What is FilmTiki?

FilmTiki is a platform that will help filmmakers find the right channels to promote and distribute their films in the most effective fashion. We are currently in the product development stage.

The FilmTiki framework is based on the analysis of comprehensive and up-to-date market and distribution data. We focus on how filmmakers can use online channels to promote and distribute their films without ignoring the traditional promotion- and distribution circles (like festivals, distributors, TV stations etc.). Our objective is to help filmmakers reach their audience.

FilmTiki will be an affordable and easy to use guide. We are developing an extensive product catalogue to meet a variety of filmmakers' needs and budgets.

How did we come up with FilmTiki?

FilmTiki is the brainchild of Iris. Many moons ago, Iris was the co-ordinator of the Fringe Film Festival in Wellington, New Zealand. Every year, there would be a range of New Zealand films screening at the Fringe that were never seen outside the limited realm of this festival. This was because the filmmakers had no means (due to lack of expertise or budget) to get their films out there. Iris thought there must be another way to get these films seen by a larger audience.

Fuelled by her passion for film, Iris combined her knowledge of the film business with her media studies researcher brain and looked deeper into the opportunities that online media harbor for filmmakers. Soon it became clear that there is a need in the film community for a tool like FilmTiki: filmmakers want to use online media, but are not quite sure how to best do this. The idea of a simple guide through the maze was born.

Who is behind FilmTiki?

The team behind FilmTiki consists of passionate creatives, researchers and business-savvy communication and marketing experts. We are going above and beyond to make this platform happen. Everyone is generously donating a big part of their time and expertise to get FilmTiki up and running. 

We are also very fortunate to be supported by departure, a Viennese funding body that enables the economic utilization of innovative and creative work in Vienna with a special focus on internationally oriented projects. departure is financed by the City of Vienna with support from the European Union.

Team

We are based in Vienna, Austria, but our international team works wherever and whenever needed. We are a team of 10 at the moment and growing constantly. Meet the main perpetrators...

Iris Lamprecht, CEO and founder

Iris is 30 years old and passionate about film and all things media. After finishing her MA in Media Studies and Public Relations at the University of Vienna she went on to work in the film industry in New Zealand on local as well as Hollywood productions as a Production Co-ordinator and Assistant Director. She was also the co-ordinator of the Wellington Fringe Film Festival for several years. In 2007 she started working as a Social Media Consultant.

Combining her enthusiasm for both communication and film she initiated the development of FilmTiki. Her passion, her creative approach to utilizing media and her knack for communicating issues to a variety of audiences make her a sought-after speaker and project leader. 

Ruth Payne, researcher

Ruth is one of our head researchers, working from the peaceful outpost of Wellington, New Zealand. Having completed a degree in film, Ruth travelled around the world and worked a series uninspiring jobs (including a brief stint for Rupert Murdoch in London) until she returned to academia in 2007. She is studying the cultural industries and digital distribution while working as a part of the FilmTiki team.

Andreas Hafenscher, Web Design Team Leader and Technical Supervisor

Andreas is a passionate web designer focusing on accessibility and imagery. He has lived his professional life online since 1995 in various occupations. After being a project leader in a large software company, he did a 180 and studied physical therapy. On completing this qualification he devoted a year to being a stay-at-home dad to his newly born daughter. In 2007 Andi started out as a freelance web designer and pursued his passion for photography. Working on FilmTiki Andi once again takes on the role of technical supervisor and is excited to be working on the realization of this innovative idea.

Hans Lamprecht, Senior Technical Consultant

Hans is 56 years old and finished his studies in theoretical physics in the early seventies. Since then he has worked in the IT industry in a wide range of roles. Hans is passionate about a variety of things, from astronomy and cosmology to computers and photography.

In his time in the IT industry he has kept a close eye on the technological developments which have helped to evolve the internet. His understanding this evolution coupled with the experience of what works in technical terms makes him a great resource for FilmTiki.

Wolfgang Riepl, Software Developer

Wolfgang has been working as a software developer on a variety of projects for over 9 years. He started working on online platforms and moved gradually into the banking industry, datamining and finally into the more scientific area of biosignal processing.

At FilmTiki Wolfi is in charge of programming the highly complex (sounding) middle ware, the implementation of the business logic and finding and programming the right algorithms in order to generate the right results for you.

Matthew Davis, Editor

Based in Wellington, New Zealand, Matthew is our Wiki Content and Technical Editor. While completing his arts degree at Victoria University, he thought it would be a good idea to set up a campus radio station, The VBC. Embarking on his post-graduate studies, Matthew worked as a news hound for the local daily rag before deciding to work from the comfort of home as a freelance journalist, specialising in arts, film and music. In turn, his work as Filmtiki editor provides the perfect outlet not only for his interest in cinema and the media but his urge to correct everyone’s grammar.

Matthew Kerr, Website and Graphic Designer

Formerly of Canada and now hiding out in Wellington, New Zealand, Matthew is Filmtiki’s website designer. Passionate about design, the 23-year-old is currently finishing his BDes at Victoria University of Wellington. Over the last few years Matthew has also established a successful website design and management company, while working on numerous other design projects in New Zealand, Canada and Europe.