In a move that's sending waves of excitement through the indie film community, Kickstarter and the free streaming giant Tubi have teamed up and created the "FilmStream Collective." Its goal is to do one thing: lift up independent filmmakers like you.
If you've ever poured your heart and soul into a Kickstarter film campaign, you know the two biggest mountains to climb are securing that last bit of funding and figuring out how to get your finished project in front of actual eyeballs. The path to success may have become a whole lot easier:
“Tubi is becoming the home for the next generation of Hollywood talent. Whether we’re bringing crowd-funded films onto the platform, turning a Wattpad novel into a movie or putting the power to green-light in the hands of the fans - we are expanding the pathways for creators to grow their audience and adding greater diversity and differentiation to our content offering.” - Anjali Sud, CEO at TubiSo, What's the Deal?
Here’s a quick overview of what you get from the "FilmStream Collective":
- $10,000 in Finishing Funds: Ten selected film campaigns will get a $10,000 pledge directly from Tubi to cover crucial post-production costs.
- Guaranteed Distribution: Your finished film will get an exclusive 3-month streaming deal on Tubi.
- Massive Audience Exposure: Your work will be showcased to Tubi's audience of nearly 100 million(!) monthly users.
- A Share of the Revenue: You'll receive a portion of the revenue generated from people watching your film on the platform.
Bottom line: The FilmStream Collective provides you with the money to finish your film and puts it directly in front of a massive audience, solving the two biggest challenges for indie creators in one incredible package.
Why This is a HUGE Deal for Creators
Let's be real: the journey from a successfully funded campaign to a distribution deal can be a nightmare. It’s a maze of networking, festival circuits, and hoping someone important takes notice. This partnership smashes through that old model. It creates a clear, streamlined pathway from crowdfunding to a major streaming platform.
This is more than just a distribution deal; it's a vote of confidence. It shows that major players are finally recognizing the incredible, high-quality work that comes directly from the crowdfunding world. For the filmmakers who get selected, it means less time worrying about finding an audience and more time focusing on telling amazing stories. It’s a powerful new way to get your work seen, find new fans, and even generate revenue.
