Still here.. still waiting, still wanting more.
Hey.. I had a thought to attack your compressor problem, and your menu/scene selection problem as well.
Chop the film into chapters, and release them to us one at a time. Make sure each chapter has a URL in it so we can make sure to find the rest even if they get dissed by some of the autoblammers.
Then the film could be released in manageable chunks (say 4 chapters at 15 minutes each, or maybe 6 chapters at ten minutes each. It's obviously your call.
I really am willing to download a 600mb avi.. just to get a look at your film... but I'll settle for chapters. I don't need any fancy menus.
But come on! it's been 6-9 months with the thing in the can! let's have it!