FOR FILMMAKERS

FilmTrade offers a new way for filmmakers to take control of their distribution with its new Tap to Watch™ card, a modern, universally-playable alternative to legacy physical media formats like DVD or Blu-Ray.

You know your film and audience the best. You choose the card type, including whether it’s single-play, reloadable, or unlimited like a Blu-Ray. You customize the card artwork. You control your own pricing and manage your own waterfall.

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR DISTRIBUTION

Order Cards

Leverage in-person events to make additional revenue

Promote and increase awareness for your film

Generate expanded awareness and champions during the post-festival and theatrical windows.

Form a lasting connection with your audience and engage with fans

CUSTOmIZE YOUR FILM PAGE

Customize your film page and create “suggested action” links for audience to leave a Letterboxd review, visit your personal site, or anything else.

This example is showing LIFE AFTER’s film page, which you visit using the button below:

LIFE AFTER Film Page

CARD TYPES

Unlimited Secure Plays for the card holder (similar to VOD "Buy")
Comes with a single 72 Hour Play (similar to VOD "Rent"); option to enable "reloading" of additional plays via online payment.
An enhanced business card: physically share public or unlisted assets like your portfolio of work

See what Filmmakers said

Bob Lindenmayer Director of MAKING MEGAFORCE

"FilmTrade cards make so much sense for our release strategy. When you're doing festivals or a theatrical road show, each screening is an opportunity to make additional revenue and have more people see the film. Audience members buy them as gifts to share the experience of your film with their friends and family."
Colleen Cassingham Producer of LIFE AFTER

"The cards were a hit - our audience members loved that they could immediately share the film with a friend."
Tommy Heffernan Director of Gold Team

"The FilmTrade Calling Card makes it easy to share my work at in-person events and highlight my short film portfolio. I was thinking about handing it out on a thumbdrive, but these cards let people check it out right away on their phone, they have my custom artwork on it, and people just think they're cool. It's great for networking and building a brand."

Browse our upcoming events to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round in all different locations and climates.
Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.
After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.
Customizable features and flows for your goals

FEATURES FOR FILMMAKERS

WAYS TO USE

Offer as a crowdfunding perk
Give cards to potential partners, distributors, and backers
Sell the cards to audiences at festival screenings and other in-person events
Leverage FilmTrade as part of your impact strategy in tandem with other modes of distribution