Sometimes we marvel at our GOOD fortune to come across such talented and innovative people. Meet Scilla Andreen the CEO and Co-Founder IndieFlix and her brilliant Film Festival in a Box!

SG:  What’s the best GOOD deed you ever did?  Raising two amazing children.

SA:  What’s the best good deed someone did for you?  My mother is my tireless supporter.  She helps me daily.

SG:  What was the inspiration behind creating your brand? 

SA:  As a filmmaker myself, I wanted to give filmmakers an opportunity to keep the rights to their films and receive a majority stake in all revenue streams.  I also wanted to help good independent films reach new audiences.

SG: What’s been the biggest challenge for you in this company? 

SA: Finding time to be both a full-time CEO and a full-time mother, oh and getting sleep. 

SG: What had been the biggest reward? 

SA:  IndieFlix has reached so many wonderful milestones over the years.  I remember celebrating when we reached 100 films online and now we have over 4,000!  I love meeting new filmmakers and helping them become successful.

SG: What are some of your personal favorite products in your line? 

SA: My favorite Film Festival in a Box is the Fantastic genre.  We have some fantastic films in our online streaming library, including Bit Players, featuring Vern Troyer.

SG: Do you donate to any particular charities? 

SA: We donate to lots of local film organizations, including The Film School, Reel Grrls, and the AJC Seattle Jewish Film Festival, as well as dozens of other film festivals.

SG: What are 5 things you always have in your fridge?

SA: Chicken, arugula, frozen chocolate, Fresca and egg whites.

SG: What did you have for breakfast today? 

SA: Dopio macchiato and egg whites with spinach

SG: You’re having your dream dinner party – name 6 people you would invite.

SA: The Dalai Lama, President Obama, Joseph Campbell, Audrey Hepburn, Kate Middleton and my grandmother.

SG: Paul Simon or Paul McCartney?

SA: Paul McCartney

SG: Stevie Nicks or Stevie Wonder? 

SA: Stevie Wonder

SG: What is the last vacation you took? 

SA: My family and I went to Sun Valley for a ski vacation at the end of December this year.  It was gorgeous!

SG: Are you what you wanted to be when you grew up? 

SA: Absolutely! 

SG: What is your New Year’s Resolution? 

SA: Didn’t make one.  I make resolutions on a needed basis.

SG: Anything new and exciting on the horizon for you and your company? 

SA: We’re putting together an IPhone and IPad app so people can watch indie films anytime, anywhere and be able to search within our online library by mood.  We’re also launching a new and improved website this mo