Distribution Services

Everything Your Film Needs to Reach the World.

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.

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100+Global Platforms
100%Rights Retained
5–7Day Review
GlobalDistribution Network
What We Offer

Our Distribution Services

Each service is designed to maximise the reach and revenue of your film — without requiring you to give up ownership or creative control.


Royalty Tracking & Reporting

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.

  • Real-time royalty dashboard
  • Platform-by-platform performance breakdown
  • Quarterly payment cycles, direct to your account
  • Full earnings history and transaction records
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Licensing & Rights Management

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.

  • Licensing agreement drafting and negotiation
  • Territory and window management
  • Rights clearance support and documentation
  • 100% ownership retained — licensing model only
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Platform Marketing & Placement

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.

  • Featured placement negotiations with platform partners
  • Curated Christian/family collection positioning
  • Metadata optimisation for search discoverability
  • Press & screener access management for launches
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Technical Delivery & Formatting

Every platform has different technical specifications. We handle all formatting, transcoding, and delivery requirements — ensuring your film arrives platform-ready and ingested without delays.

  • Format conversion and quality verification
  • Platform-specific ingest specifications met
  • Subtitle, caption, and dubbing coordination
  • Secure digital delivery via trusted transfer systems
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Festival & Event Screening Support

Beyond digital platforms — we support festival submissions, church screening events, conference engagements, and special theatrical programmes for your film.

  • Festival submission coordination and screener delivery
  • Church and conference screening licensing
  • Q&A and filmmaker appearance coordination
  • Special event programming support
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The Journey

From Submission to Global Screens


1
Submit

Upload your film, trailer, and metadata through our submission portal. We accept MP4, MOV, and DCP at 1080p minimum.

2
Review

Our team reviews your film for format compliance, content alignment, and licensing documentation within 5–7 business days.

3
Agreement

Approved films proceed to a non-exclusive distribution agreement. You retain full ownership — we license on your behalf.

4
Distribute

Your film is placed across our global network of 100+ platforms, broadcasters, and licensed buyers — with active promotion.

5
Earn

Track royalties and licensing revenue in real time through your dashboard. Payments processed quarterly, directly to your account.

Licensing Models

How Your Film Gets Licensed

FilmMerge supports all major licensing structures — from subscription streaming to broadcast deals and transactional purchases.


SVOD
Subscription Video on Demand

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

AVOD
Ad-Supported Video on Demand

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

Broadcast
Television Broadcast

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

TVOD
Transactional Video on Demand

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

Why FilmMerge

FilmMerge vs. Other Distribution Options


What You Get FilmMerge DIY / Self-Distribution Traditional Aggregator
100+ Platform Reach
Faith-specific Positioning & Relationships
Retain 100% Rights OwnershipSometimes
Real-time Royalty DashboardVaries
Active Marketing & Featured Placement
Technical Delivery Handled
Festival & Screening SupportPossible
5–7 Day Review Turnaround4–12 weeks
Submission Requirements

What Your Film Needs


Video Format

MP4, MOV, or DCP accepted. Minimum 1080p Full HD resolution. 4K UHD preferred for new productions.

Audio

Stereo mix required. Clean isolated tracks preferred for dubbing support. 5.1 surround for broadcast consideration.

Subtitles

English SRT subtitle file required for global distribution. Additional language SRTs increase platform placement opportunities.

Rights Documentation

Full copyright ownership or verified licensed rights required. Music clearances, talent agreements, and E&O insurance preferred.

Marketing Materials

Trailer (minimum 90 seconds), poster artwork (3000×4500px minimum), and a 2–4 paragraph synopsis required.

Metadata

Title, full synopsis, cast & crew, runtime, genre, language, country of production, and content rating required.

Content Standards

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.

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Review 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.
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Your Film Deserves a Global Stage.

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.

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No Rights Transfer

Your film remains 100% yours throughout the distribution agreement. We license on your behalf — never own or acquire your IP.

Faith-First Network

Our buyer and platform relationships are built specifically for Christian and family content — your film reaches audiences already looking for it.

Transparent & Direct

Real-time royalty tracking, clear agreements, and a direct relationship with our team. No black boxes, no hidden fees.