Tag: Film Aggregators
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You Can’t Upload to Amazon Anymore, But You’re Not Out of Options
If you were hoping to release your indie film directly to Amazon Prime Video, it may already be too late. Amazon Prime Direct, once a wide-open platform for filmmakers to upload their work without a middleman, has quietly finished phasing out open submissions from independent creators. No fanfare. No press release. No dramatic public takedown.
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What I Wish I Knew Before Releasing My Indie Film
Distribution is where most indie filmmakers go to die—or at least to disappear quietly. After the blood, sweat, and credit card debt of production, it’s easy to think your job is done. But distribution is not dessert. It’s not a celebration. It’s the war after the war, and most of us walk into it completely
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Getting Your Film on Digital Platforms and What Indie Filmmakers Need to Know
Getting your film on a major streaming platform like Amazon Prime or Apple TV isn’t as simple as uploading it to YouTube. These platforms aren’t just libraries—they’re curated ecosystems, and each has its own submission process, technical standards, and distribution gatekeepers. Some platforms allow direct submission. Others require going through a content aggregator or distributor.
