Filmmakers: How it Works
FILMMAKERS DO HAVE OPTIONS. YOU CAN BE AN INDEPENDENT SUCCESS.
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:
Founded by filmmakers for filmmakers, we aren’t the typical distribution company so please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns at filmmaker@indieflix.com.
The Overview:
IndieFlix is completely Non-Exclusive.
Filmmakers are free to explore other outlets on their own.
IndieFlix is never paid unless the Filmmaker is paid.
For all revenue, Filmmakers receive 70% of the Net and IndieFlix gets 30% Net. “Net” means that the royalties to filmmakers and IndieFlix are only calculated after we pay out any costs.
Filmmakers aren’t locked in with IndieFlix.
IndieFlix has 4 main revenue sources available but Filmmakers are free to Opt Out of any of them.
IndieFlix, a "Filmmaker First" marketplace and Distribution Company built to empower Filmmakers to be both Artist & Entrepreneur and to make Film Festival screened work from all over the world available to the broadest online audience. Once you are listed on the site our goal is to help you market your film.
IndieFlix exists to ensure that independent Filmmakers benefit in a meaningful way as technology moves the Internet and television closer together. As such, films sold at IndieFlix.com are not only available for DVD Sales but we’ve also just announced Streaming Online Pay-Per-View.
Further, IndieFlix has created some exciting alliances with key online delivery platforms such as Joost, Hulu, Snag Amazon VOD, Netflix, iTunes and others. We now provide some of our titles to these outlets offering filmmakers more revenue opportunities at the same 70/30 split.
Here’s the list of all revenue sources currently available through IndieFlix along with any associated costs that must be paid out prior to calculating our royalties.1) DVD
Sales (duplication on demand and order fulfillment)
o $4.75
per unit is paid to DVD fulfillment company pool
2) Streaming
30-Day Rental (watch films at the IndieFlix.com website while connected to the
internet)
o $1
per unit is paid to VOD delivery company pool
3) Subscription
o Pay
is based on the number of members.
Please contact us for details; we’re very excited about this brand new
focus.
4) Distribution
to third party outlets
o Revenue
and costs vary for each outlet. Please see below or contact us for the list of details.
The Requirements:
Films must have played as an "Official Selection" at a film festival, however, we do make exceptions in special cases so please don’t hesitate to submit your work to us if your film hasn’t yet been accepted to a festival. We do not accept any Pornography or Instructional video submissions.
The submission process is very straightforward and free (except the cost of shipping your master to us). Simply set up by clicking on create an account to add information about your film. You’ll then be prompted to print and sign a Filmmaker Agreement and send us the master. Upon receiving and screening your film we will contact you
Release dates are typically slated for two to three weeks after receipt of submissions.
We do not require that you provide your own DVD artwork. If you have custom artwork that you would like to use, please send a request to filmmaker@indieflix.com for the artwork templates.
The Rights:
Our services are non-exclusive.
You keep your film rights.
We can customize the distribution of your film by delivery method and territory. If you only want to distribute your film digitally, that's not a problem. If you only have the DVD rights, that's okay too.
If there is a site where you want to sell your movie and they do not accept content from individual filmmakers, let us know. We can check them out and possibly deliver your film for you.
Please log-in to view a sample copy of the Filmmaker Agreement or feel free to email us at filmmaker@indieflix.com or call our Filmmaker Relations Dept. M-F 9am-6pm PST at (206.829.9112).
The Money:
IndieFlix wants you to make more movies (and money) while we manage the rest.
We do not charge any fees for our services. We make money only when you make money.
You and IndieFlix share in all revenue streams at the highest level, 70/30 net - 70% to you, 30% to IndieFlix. The costs are fixed and we share that information with you so you know how much you make from the very first sale.
IndieFlix DVD and Streaming royalties are paid quarterly (third party royalties are paid separately since they take longer to pay us). Royalties are paid to you via your PayPal account or by check 45 business days after the quarter ends. Your filmmaker backend accounting at this time only tracks sales from IndieFlix.com
We market your film using all digital assets available including preview scene clips, trailers, stills, reviews and by blogging, vlogging, Twittering and tapping into our relationships with some of the biggest social networking sites on the internet, some of which include: imeem, Tube Mogul, VodPod, Veoh, DailyMotion, Myspace, Facebook & Blogger- just to name a few. We also do a weekly radio address at www.blogtalkradio.com/ifu where we have our filmmakers interviewed and film reviews by Stefano Capone, (cinephile and grandson to Al Capone).
The Formats we accept:
We accept DVD (Single layer, 4.7GB max disc), MiniDV, DVCam, & BetaSP. DVD will get you listed on the site sooner in most cases.
All DVDs are manufactured on demand. If you don’t have a DVD IndieFlix is happy to encode/author a DVD of the film at no charge to you. If you do have a DVD we’ll simply upload your disc image as is to our system, retaining any menus and special features.
If you have non-original licensed music be sure to include a music cue sheet.
Third-party Platforms (limited selection only):
Here’s the deal for now with 3rd party outlets…IndieFlix not only offers DVD and Streaming Pay-Per-View sales at IndieFlix.com but we now provide content to a growing network of alliances and preferred partnerships with digital platforms that currently reach millions of viewers worldwide. These third-party outlets include iTunes, Joost, Amazon VOD, Tivo, Hulu, Vudu and Netflix. We research and negotiate the best possible splits for you and create marketing campaigns geared to turn traffic into sales – absolutely free.
For iTunes and Amazon VOD delivery we require a DigiBeta tape (please do not send DigiBeta as your initial submission format). Some of these delivery formats may change as time goes on. For Netflix we require you to supply 60-100 replicated discs created from a glass master. Please note that third-party revenue streams (sales outside of IndieFlix.com) are on a selective basis only. For your initial submission please only send DVD, MiniDV, DVCam, or BetaSP but feel free to let us know if you’re interested in third-party sales and have the required items.
IndieFlix is growing. As filmmakers, our power is greater by coming together and uniting. We must be supportive of new technology, transparent in our accounting, on time royalty payment, joint marketing efforts and interactive and creative ways to engage our audience. We need to communicate with each other. Join us.
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