In an effort to bolster YouTube’s paid video platform, the website is partnering with the Sundance Film Festival to offer three independent movies screening at the festival for rental.
Among the feature films debuting on YouTube, are Michael Mohan’s “One Too Many Mornings,” Todd and Brad Barnes “Homewrecker,” and Linas Philips’ “Bass Ackwards.” YouTube users will have the opportunity to see the movies before they even bow at the Park City festival, the two partners announced on Wednesday.
Two movies from last year’s festival will also be available –Tze Chun’s “Children of Invention” and Louie Psihoyo’s “The Cove."
“These are early days and in the coming weeks we’ll also invite a small group of partners across other industries, in addition to independent film, to participate in this new option,” YouTube said in a statement today, “Anything that brings more content to the YouTube community is a good thing.