Can YouTube become a portal for free, independent movies in the living room?

"A bunch of sites and publications are writing today about YouTube’s new inclusion of long-form video and how it could revolutionize Google’s video sharing service. "

http://venturebeat.com/2008/06/18/can-youtube-become-a-portal-for-independent-movies-in-the-living-room/

YouTube Screening Room Launches

YouTube’s plans to showcase and distribute online high-quality short films from around the world — four shorts to be released every two weeks, with feature-length projects to be considered on a case-by-case basis

http://newteevee.com/2008/06/18/youtube-screening-room-launches/