Launched in 2000, Withoutabox has evolved into a haven for indy filmmakers and the people who love them.

All told, Withoutabox is a compendium of online tools designed to help the independent film community both socially and economically without the need for the all-powerful Hollywood distributor. At its center is the patented International Film Submission System, a tool that saves your film’s information, scours WAB’s exhaustive list of international film fests, and then finds one that matches your film. In the end, all you have to do is hit “submit."

Meanwhile, the Distribution Lab brings film distribution down from its ivory tower and offers indie flicks unheard of opportunities to be marketed and distributed globally by the filmmaker himself. And for those looking to build a fan base for their work, Audience by Withoutabox provides a central (virtual) location where filmmakers can get in touch with industry professionals and a global audience (and vice versa). Through blogging, image and video galleries, message board-type discussions and direct retail purchasing, you can both create a buzz around your newest flick as well as see what others are up to creatively. 

And all that is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. With countless other services, the invaluable connection to over 100,000 members, and the fact that it’s free to sign up, any independent filmmaker should check out Withoutabox and start planning their global takeover.