Your film deserves
a real audience.
The world’s #1 ranking short film platform. built for filmmakers, watched by filmmakers.
By the numbers
#1 on Google since 2021.
Trusted in 190 countries.
From our catalogue
Recently selected
filmmaker work.
Every film below was submitted by a working filmmaker. Yours could be next in this lineup.
The process
Simple, personal,
filmmaker-first.
No complicated portals. No endless waiting. We watch every film ourselves and respond within thirty days.
Submit for free
Fill in a short form. No upfront payment. We accept short films and documentaries up to 40 minutes, in any language with English subtitles.
We watch your film in full
Every submission is watched by multiple members of our team. No algorithms. We look for heart, craft, and stories that aren’t usually told.
Decision within 30 days
You’ll hear from us within thirty days. Far faster than most festivals. If selected, you’ll receive a clear acceptance email with next steps.
Go live on your schedule
We work with you on a go-live date that suits you. We handle everything. Film page, promotion, hosting, distribution. No further fees, ever.
What you get
Everything included.
Nothing extra.
One fee. A permanent home for your film. We don’t charge per year, per view, or per anything else.
One payment, forever.
No annual renewals. No expiry date. No hidden costs. Your film lives on Klipist for as long as you want it there. Remove it any time, no questions asked.
Selective curation.
Around four films per month. Yours gets the spotlight it deserves, not buried in a feed with thousands of others fighting for attention.
Hand-crafted film page.
Our team builds a beautiful, fully-optimised page for your film. Rich metadata, director links, image assets. Structured for both Google and the new wave of AI search tools.
Built for discoverability.
We continuously optimise your page for Google rankings and emerging AI search tools. We place it in curated collections, and we notify our community when a new film goes live.
No ads. Ever.
Viewers watch your film without a single interruption. Nothing to skip, nothing in the way. Just press play.
No paywalls, no sign-ups.
No subscription. No login wall. No friction between your audience and your work. Anyone, anywhere, instantly.
Watch anywhere.
Your film is available on the web, iOS and Android. Streamed in 190 countries on top-tier hosting. Wherever your audience finds you, it just works.
Cinema screenings.
Selected films can be shown at our live cinema events alongside other curated work, in front of real audiences, on the big screen. No extra cost, ever.
Fully non-exclusive.
Keep your film on Vimeo, YouTube, FilmFreeway, anywhere else. Enter more festivals. License it. We don’t lock you in. Ever.
You keep full ownership.
We never claim any rights to your work. Your film, your decisions, always. Remove it from Klipist any time, immediately, no questions asked.
Submission options
Choose how
you submit.
Both options give you identical distribution and discoverability if selected. The only difference is when you pay.
Free to submit.
Pay only if selected.
For filmmakers who want zero upfront risk
Charged once, only if your film is accepted
- Submit today at no cost
- Pay nothing if your film isn’t selected
- One payment covers everything, forever
- No annual renewal or hidden fees
- Full distribution, hosting and discoverability
- Remove your film any time
- Non-exclusive. You keep full ownership
Submit via FilmFreeway.
Pay upfront.
For festival veterans on a familiar workflow
Upfront submission fee · No further fees if selected
- Submit via FilmFreeway as with any festival
- £49 fee paid upfront
- No further payment if accepted
- Same full distribution and discoverability
- Familiar workflow for festival veterans
- Remove your film any time
- Non-exclusive. You keep full ownership
- Secure. Card, Apple Pay & Google Pay
- No annual renewals, ever
- Non-exclusive · you keep full ownership
- 30-day decision, watched personally
The people who will watch your film
Reviewed by humans
who’ve been on set.
“I want to build the best platform for independent filmmakers, making watching short films exciting for everyone.”
“We go above and beyond to select films that are beautiful, brave and meaningful. Quality over quantity, always.”
“Experiencing the talent firsthand inspired me to help elevate independent filmmakers to a truly global stage.”
“We want to create a home for high-quality content where independent films are found and celebrated.”
Learn more about Klipist
Want to know more before you submit?
We’ve been doing this since 2020. Hand-curated, filmmaker-led, six years building the world’s #1 short film streaming platform. one film at a time.
Read our full story“After going down a rabbit hole of online curation research, I really appreciate how filmmaker-friendly you are. Focused on flexibility, quality and exposure, and refreshingly blunt about it.”
Writer & director, All Through the Night
Trusted by filmmakers and partners worldwide
FilmFreeway 
Questions
Everything you
need to know.
Quick answers to the most common questions. If yours isn’t here, Craig will reply personally.
Ready to find your
audience?
Submit for free today. You only pay if your film is selected, and if it is, your work joins a curated catalogue reaching 350,000 viewers across 190 countries, permanently.
Your film deserves a real audience.
The world’s #1 ranking short film platform. built for filmmakers, watched by filmmakers.
By the numbers
#1 on Google since 2021.
Trusted in 190 countries.
From our catalogue
Recently selected filmmaker work.
Every film below was submitted by a working filmmaker. Yours could be next.
The process
Simple, personal, filmmaker-first.
Submit for free
Fill in a short form. Shorts and documentaries up to 40 minutes, any language with English subtitles.
We watch in full
Every submission watched by multiple members of our team. No algorithms.
Decision within 30 days
Far faster than most festivals. Clear email either way, with next steps if accepted.
Go live worldwide
190 countries. No ads. No paywall. No expiry.
What you get
Everything included. Nothing extra.
One fee. A permanent home for your film.
One payment, forever.
No annual renewals. No per-view fees. No hidden costs. Remove any time.
Selective curation.
Around four films per month. Yours gets the spotlight, not buried in a feed.
Hand-crafted film page.
Beautiful, fully-optimised. Rich metadata, director links, image assets. Structured for Google and AI search.
Built for discoverability.
Continuous Google + AI search optimisation. Curated collections placement. Subscriber notifications.
No ads. Ever.
Viewers watch your film without a single interruption. Just press play.
No paywalls, no sign-ups.
No subscription. No login wall. Anyone, anywhere, instantly.
Watch anywhere.
Web, iOS and Android. Streamed in 190 countries on top-tier hosting.
Cinema screenings.
Selected films can be shown at our live cinema events, in front of real audiences, on the big screen. No extra cost.
Fully non-exclusive.
Stay on Vimeo, YouTube, FilmFreeway. Enter more festivals. We don’t lock you in. Ever.
You keep full ownership.
We never claim any rights to your work. Remove it any time, immediately, no questions asked.
Submission options
Two ways to submit.
Both options give identical distribution if selected. Only payment timing differs.
Free to submit. Pay only if selected.
Charged once, only if your film is accepted
- Submit today at no cost
- Pay nothing if not selected
- One payment, forever
- Full distribution & discoverability
- Remove any time · Non-exclusive
Submit via FilmFreeway. Pay upfront.
Upfront fee · No further fees if selected
- Submit via FilmFreeway
- £49 paid upfront
- No further payment if accepted
- Same full distribution
- Remove any time · Non-exclusive
The people who will watch your film
Reviewed by humans. who’ve been on set.
Learn more about Klipist
Want to know more before you submit?
We’ve been doing this since 2020. Hand-curated, filmmaker-led, six years building the world’s #1 short film streaming platform. one film at a time.
“After going down a rabbit hole of online curation research, I really appreciate how filmmaker-friendly you are. Focused on flexibility, quality and exposure, and refreshingly blunt about it.”
Writer & director, All Through the Night
Trusted by filmmakers and partners worldwide
FilmFreeway Questions
Everything you need to know.
Still have questions?
Our Head of Films watches every submission personally. Reach out.
craig@klipist.comReady to find your audience?
Submit free today. You only pay if your film is selected.
Submit free now → FilmFreeway · £49