Microsoft Corp. and IFP/New York today announced that four independent films, all works-in-progress, will be encoded and digitally screened at the Angelika Film Center using Microsoft® Windows Media® 9 Series technology during the upcoming IFP Market in New York City, Sept. 30--Oct. 3. The films, all part of the IFP Market Rough Cut Showcase, are Aion Velie's "Taft," Tod Harrison's "The Big Bend," Elizabeth Dimon's "Private Property" and Ghazi Albuliwi's "West Bank Brooklyn." All four films will be encoded in Windows Media 9 Series format, enabling them to be screened digitally without the need for a film print. The new technology enables filmmakers and distributors to cut costs while providing the highest-quality audio and video experiences for viewing audiences.
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