The Auteurs, Scorsese, social networking and cinema

Written by Forum Editor Monday, 15 June 2009 21:52

Calling the venture an 'online cinematheque', the Auteurs is the brainchild of Efe Cakarel, a former Goldman Sachs banker and offers arthouse and classic films on demand.

The idea is to make arthouse and classic films, which are typically difficult to find outside dedicated small cinemas, accessible to a wider audience.

In a masterstroke of PR, The Auteurs have announced a partnership with Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Foundation. The WCF is dedicated to restoring lost cinema classics and has partnered with The Auteurs for distribution.

Read more about The Auteurs at CNN.