Many filmmakers today consider Filmhub as a distribution path for their independent films, especially in the AVOD space. It raises a few interesting questions for the community.
What usually motivates filmmakers to choose Filmhub?
• Is it primarily to generate revenue through platforms like Tubi and Plex?
• Or is the main appeal the visibility and reach across multiple streaming services?
Some focus on watch time and platform presence. Others prioritize potential income.
For those who have used Filmhub.
• What outcomes did you find most valuable?
• Did it help build meaningful exposure?
• Did the platform presence strengthen your film’s profile?
• Or were the financial returns significant enough to make it worthwhile?
Insights from indie and animation filmmakers would be especially valuable to the broader community. Hearing real experiences can help others better evaluate this distribution option.
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Serhan Yorganci What motivates people to choose FilmHub? Dementia. Or complete lack of research.
Far from promoting those who go to Filmhub, Filmhub charges platforms up to $10k just for the privilege of viewing the catalog, and they do not share any of this with the filmmakers. You might think this actually prevents your title from being seen, instead of promoting it. You would, IMO, be right. Of course, they don't charge Tubi for that - or Amazon - who don't play that game. I ran Facet TV and am one of the founders of FilmPod.app which is being built to give professional independent filmmakers complete control over their distribution and monetization, so have had to deal with Filmhub and it's founders directly several times. As well, we deal with many other independent streamers and the experience is the same. further, since ~November 2024, word is that they are late and less responsive on payments. IMO, just don't.
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Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg Thank you so much for your detailed response. Filmhub really does come across as a kind of monopoly. The alternatives aren’t much better either. Many ask for upfront fees of $5,000 or more just to get started.
What’s even more frustrating is that filmmakers who go through Filmhub rarely speak up about poor performance. No one wants to publicly admit that their film didn’t get views or traction. It’s like a collective silence, which only makes it harder for others to make informed decisions.
Honestly, it’s hard to make sense of how this system still works.
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I haven’t used Filmhub myself, but I’ve seen a lot of conversations about it across the community, especially in the Filmmaking and Distribution Lounges. Some of the most common motivations I’ve noticed are filmmakers hoping for broader visibility and long-term presence across platforms like Tubi, Plex, and Freevee. It’s often seen as a way to build momentum and prove audience interest.
That said, I’ve also seen filmmakers express mixed experiences when it comes to revenue. It seems like the financial returns can be unpredictable and usually depend on the genre, platform placement, and how much promotional work the filmmaker puts in outside of the Filmhub upload. But for those who don’t have direct access to traditional distribution channels, it’s often considered a stepping stone to get eyes on the work and potentially attract larger opportunities down the road.
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Many filmmakers turn to filmhub to generate a bit of revenue for older titles or because they've had bad experiences with sales agents.
There just aren't many viable options to make money for small productions.
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Ashley Renee Smith Thank you so much for taking the time to share this. It’s really helpful to hear both the potential and the realistic challenges. I truly appreciate your insights!