Free path
WatchVIM platform consideration + Amazon Prime Video submission support.
$0 upfrontQuestions and answers
Indie Film Distribution FAQ
Find answers to common questions about submitting your film to WatchVIM, choosing free or extended distribution, preparing deliverables, retaining ownership, and understanding platform approvals.
Extended path
iTunes / Apple TV, Tubi, Roku, and Google Play support.
$39.99/yearRights clarity
You keep ownership unless a separate written agreement changes that.
Creator-ownedHow this works
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Before you submit
Make sure you control the rights to your film, music, artwork, footage, and performances. You should also prepare screener and trailer links that WatchVIM can access.
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After review
Selected titles may receive next-step instructions for final file delivery, metadata cleanup, artwork corrections, launch timing, and reporting expectations.
Frequently asked questions
What types of titles does WatchVIM accept?
WatchVIM accepts eligible independent films, series, shorts, documentaries, LGBTQ+ stories, Black cinema, urban dramas, horror, faith-based titles, and original creator-led content.
Does WatchVIM take ownership of my film?
No. Filmmakers retain ownership unless a separate written development, acquisition, or production agreement is signed.
Are platform approvals guaranteed?
No. Third-party platform approvals are subject to each platform’s requirements and final decision.
How do I submit?
Use the WatchVIM content submission form and provide accessible screener, trailer, metadata, artwork, and rights information.
When are reports provided?
Third-party reports are provided when received from those platforms. WatchVIM platform reporting may be provided monthly after the release window begins.
Ready to distribute your film?
Start with the WatchVIM submission form. Share your screener, trailer, metadata, artwork, and rights information so the team can review your title for the right distribution path.