From global streaming placement to royalty tracking and licensing support — FilmMerge provides the complete distribution infrastructure for Christian and family film, with no rights transfer required.
Each service is designed to maximise the reach and revenue of your film — without requiring you to give up ownership or creative control.
Your film distributed to 100+ streaming platforms, broadcasters, and licensed content buyers worldwide — with priority placement in Christian and family content categories.
Real-time transparency on every stream, license, and payment. Your filmmaker dashboard shows exactly where your film is performing and how much you've earned.
We manage licensing negotiations and agreements on your behalf — ensuring your rights are protected and every deal is in your best interest. You retain 100% ownership throughout.
Your film doesn't just go on platforms — we actively position it. We work with platform partners to secure featured placement, curated collections, and promotional exposure for your title.
Every platform has different technical specifications. We handle all formatting, transcoding, and delivery requirements — ensuring your film arrives platform-ready and ingested without delays.
Beyond digital platforms — we support festival submissions, church screening events, conference engagements, and special theatrical programmes for your film.
Upload your film, trailer, and metadata through our submission portal. We accept MP4, MOV, and DCP at 1080p minimum.
Our team reviews your film for format compliance, content alignment, and licensing documentation within 5–7 business days.
Approved films proceed to a non-exclusive distribution agreement. You retain full ownership — we license on your behalf.
Your film is placed across our global network of 100+ platforms, broadcasters, and licensed buyers — with active promotion.
Track royalties and licensing revenue in real time through your dashboard. Payments processed quarterly, directly to your account.
FilmMerge supports all major licensing structures — from subscription streaming to broadcast deals and transactional purchases.
Your film is included in a platform's monthly subscription library. You earn royalties per stream based on viewer minutes.
e.g. Netflix, Amazon Prime, Pure Flix, Tubi
Your film streams for free to viewers, monetised through advertisements. Revenue is shared per view or per ad impression.
e.g. Pluto TV, Plex, Tubi, YouTube
Licensed to TV channels and broadcasters for scheduled broadcast. Usually involves a fixed licensing fee per territory and window.
e.g. Christian TV networks, regional broadcasters
Viewers pay to rent or purchase your film. You earn a percentage of every transaction — strong model for new release titles.
e.g. Apple TV, Google Play, Vimeo on Demand
| What You Get | FilmMerge | DIY / Self-Distribution | Traditional Aggregator |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100+ Platform Reach | |||
| Faith-specific Positioning & Relationships | |||
| Retain 100% Rights Ownership | Sometimes | ||
| Real-time Royalty Dashboard | Varies | ||
| Active Marketing & Featured Placement | |||
| Technical Delivery Handled | |||
| Festival & Screening Support | Possible | ||
| 5–7 Day Review Turnaround | 4–12 weeks |
MP4, MOV, or DCP accepted. Minimum 1080p Full HD resolution. 4K UHD preferred for new productions.
Stereo mix required. Clean isolated tracks preferred for dubbing support. 5.1 surround for broadcast consideration.
English SRT subtitle file required for global distribution. Additional language SRTs increase platform placement opportunities.
Full copyright ownership or verified licensed rights required. Music clearances, talent agreements, and E&O insurance preferred.
Trailer (minimum 90 seconds), poster artwork (3000×4500px minimum), and a 2–4 paragraph synopsis required.
Title, full synopsis, cast & crew, runtime, genre, language, country of production, and content rating required.
FilmMerge distributes exclusively Christian and family-friendly content. All submissions are reviewed for alignment with our content standards before approval.
Films must reflect values consistent with Christian faith or family-oriented storytelling. Our review team will provide clear feedback on any content concerns as part of the 5–7 day review process.
Full Submission GuidelinesReview Timeline
5–7 Business Days
From submission to decision. You will receive a detailed response by email with either an approval and next steps, or constructive feedback.
To tell the story well is to honor the Author behind it. We distribute with that conviction.
Submit your film today and let FilmMerge handle the distribution strategy, platform relationships, and technical delivery — while you focus on what you do best: telling the story.
Submit Your Film Ask a QuestionYour film remains 100% yours throughout the distribution agreement. We license on your behalf — never own or acquire your IP.
Our buyer and platform relationships are built specifically for Christian and family content — your film reaches audiences already looking for it.
Real-time royalty tracking, clear agreements, and a direct relationship with our team. No black boxes, no hidden fees.