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Filmmakers Take Control: New Streaming Platform Launches
25 Sep
Summary
- New streaming service The Drive-In empowers filmmakers directly.
- Producers set prices, retain IP, and get real-time audience data.
- Launch set for October during the London Film Festival.
A new streaming platform, The Drive-In, is set to launch in October during the London Film Festival, offering a direct-to-consumer model for independent films. Operating within the RecDek app, this TVOD service prioritizes filmmaker control and revenue.
Producers using The Drive-In can set their own prices, retain full intellectual property rights, and access real-time audience data. They also have the ability to instantly remove their content from specific territories if they secure traditional distribution deals. This initiative, powered by a partnership with Hiway, aims to monetize independent films that may not otherwise reach an audience.
RecDek, which has cultivated a large community of film industry professionals, developed The Drive-In to foster year-round collaboration. The platform is currently accepting filmmaker submissions via RecDekHouse.com, with a formal launch scheduled for October 17th. This move empowers filmmakers to directly manage and profit from their work.
