How to Submit a Film
SUBMIT A FILM NOW
Our submission process is straightforward and free (except for shipping costs). Just follow these steps:
- If you do not have an account with IndieFlix, create one for free
- Click "Submit a Film Now" above
- Enter your information*
- Print out and sign our filmmaker agreement**
- Send us a master of your film in one of the formats listed below (along with a digital or physical copy of the filmmaker agreement)
*Your information remains strictly confidential.
**Click this link to view a sample copy of our filmmaker agreement.
Or, if you have a WithoutaBox account, submit through their service: 
We can accept your films in these formats:
- DVD (single layer, maximum 4.7GB disc)
- MiniDV
- DVCAM
- Beta SP
- High-quality Quicktime
In most cases, the quickest way to get your film onto our site is by submitting in DVD format. All DVDs are manufactured on demand. We simply upload your disc image “as-is” to our system, retaining any menus and special features. If you don’t have a DVD but would like it posted to our site in this format, IndieFlix is happy to encode and author a DVD of your film for free. Furthermore, if you have non-original licensed music please be sure to include a music cue sheet.
Once we have received and screened your film, we will contact you. If your film is accepted, it's release date will typically be slated for two to three weeks after it's acceptance date.
To qualify for IndieFlix, films must have played as an "official selection" at a recognized film festival. However, we do occasionally make exceptions so please do not hesitate to submit your work even if your film has yet to be accepted to a festival. Pornography and instructional videos are not accepted.
FILMMAKERS DO HAVE OPTIONS. YOU CAN BE AN INDEPENDENT SUCCESS.
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:
IndieFlix is a “filmmakers first” online marketplace and distribution company created to empower filmmakers (both as artists and as entrepreneurs) and to make film festival-selected works from around the world available to the broadest online audience possible.
IndieFlix is not the typical distribution company, so please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.
We're Non-Exclusive
With IndieFlix, filmmakers are not locked in and are always free to explore other outlets. You may also choose to opt out of any of our main revenue sources at anytime.
The Money Part
For each one of our revenue sources, filmmakers receive 70% of their films’ net profit, and IndieFlix receives 30%. “Net profit” means the royalties (money) filmmakers and IndieFlix receive after any costs are paid out. In other words, we don’t get paid unless you do. IndieFlix does not charge any service fees. Our costs are fixed. And all information is shared so you know how much you make right from the very first sale.
Available Revenue Sources
Online Streaming at IndieFlix.com: Various purchase options are available to watch online. There is a $1 per unit fulfillment charge to cover streaming and storage costs.
Membership & Subscription: This source is currently in the development process, please contact us for more details.
Third-Party Distribution: Revenue and associated costs vary for each distribution outlet. To find out more, please contact us for more details.
As advancements in technology continue to close the gap between the Internet and television, IndieFilx stays up to speed – ensuring that our filmmakers benefit in the most meaningful ways.
We also make some of our titles available on key online delivery platforms such as Hulu, Cable VOD providers, Netflix and iTunes; therefore offering filmmakers more revenue opportunities at the same 70/30 split.
Payment Information
IndieFlix subscription and streaming royalties are paid out on a quarterly basis. However third-party royalties are paid out separately since they take longer to pay us. You may choose the method of payment – either by PayPal account or check – and expect it to arrive 90 business days after the quarter ends. Please note, your filmmaker backend accounting currently only tracks sales from IndieFlix.com.
About The Marketing
Once your film is officially listed as an IndieFlix, we help with the marketing component. All available digital assets are utilized such as preview scene clips, trailers, stills and reviews as well as other communication methods like blogging, “facebooking” and tweeting.
Other Ways We Can Help
IndieFlix can customize the distribution of your film by delivery method and territory. For instance if you would like to distribute your film only in digital format, and only to Canada & Portugal, it’s no problem.
Furthermore, if there is a site where you would like to sell your film but it does not accept content from individual filmmakers, please let us know. We can check them out and possibly deliver your film for you.
Third-Party Platforms (limited selection only):
For select titles, IndieFlix distributes to a growing network of digital platforms that currently reach millions of viewers worldwide. These third-party platforms include iTunes, Amazon VOD, Cable VOD providers, Hulu, and Netflix (Watch Instantly).
Please alert our Filmmaker Relations staff if you'd like your title to be considered for third party submission. The platforms we work with have term lengths, deliverable requirements, and different royalty splits and payment deadlines. Each of the platforms has a limited number of films they accept each month, and they have the right to decline any film submission.