Short film distribution
Klipist is a global streaming platform and a home for short film. It continues to connect film makers with opportunities long after a festival run.
Get your film seen by a wider audience
Global Reach
Reach our worldwide audience of industry professionals and film enthusiasts from 190 countries.
Accessibility
Use your film as your portfolio: have it accessible with Klipist anytime, anywhere, on the web, on all app stores & on any device, without ads or paywalls.
Discoverability
Stand out from the crowds of non-short-specific spaces by having your film curated on a dedicated platform with only the best hand-picked films. We only pick around 2 films per month!
Networking and Collaboration Opportunities
Join a global network of filmmaking professionals and get to meet them during events organised by Klipist or our partners.
Cost-effective Distribution
Have your film promoted, on its own, as part of a selection, online and also via our cinema screenings, with no extra fee.
Why filmmakers love Klipist
Besides being honest and friendly folks, here are some other reasons.
We are the highest-ranking short film platform
This is probably how you found us! We’re the number 1 result on Google for anyone looking to watch short films, which makes your film very discoverable.
We continuously market your film
Klipist is highly curated. We showcase your film in creative and engaging ways across all our channels, not only online but also via events and cinema screenings.
We value quality over quantity
We showcase only hand-picked films (only around 2 per month) to ensure that Klipist remains a guarantee of quality, and so we can build closer relationships with our filmmakers.
We are non-exclusive and flexible
We don’t require exclusivity, so you can still use your film in any other way you wish. If you need to have your film removed, we can do so immediately.
“After going down a rabbit hole of online curation research, I really appreciate how filmmaker-friendly you guys are. You seem focused on flexibility, quality and exposure vs. $$$... and are refreshingly blunt about it! So thank you!”
Graham Marvin, writer & director of “All Through the Night”
Klipist is trusted by:
Besides being trusted by our existing filmmakers, we are proud to have formed partnerships with leading companies that support independent filmmaking.
Before you submit
Why we might not be the right platform for you:
We don't care about numbers
Because we don’t monetise your work (anyone who claims to care for a different reason is lying) we don't need to track numbers and don't care if a film gets less clicks. We love and support all films on Klipist.
We don't care about money
Because let’s be honest, everyone hates ads and paying for countless subscriptions. The whole team has never made a penny from Klipist and any income is only to cover running costs of the platform.
You have to be kind and positive
Because we want Klipist to be a safe space, you have to be kind, supportive and positive. Being part of an uplifting community has been a crucial key to our success!
How does Klipist compare to other platforms?
Youtube & Vimeo
The good: Well known to the public, billions of users. Potentially lots of views. Possibility to charge viewers.
The bad: Anyone can upload a film. Easily gets lost in the masses. If topic is controversial, gets reported by users and taken down.
Other Short Film Channels
The good: Dedicated to short films with the right audience. Potentially earn some money from views. Can get lots of views.
The bad: Business models rely on having masses of films and releasing lots of new films all the time. Films just sit there in the masses. Accessibility issues (rely on subscription fees, geo-blocking, signups, or bother viewers with advertising). Often exclusivity or minimum availability needed.
Klipist Streaming Platform
The good: Super accessible (highest ranking short film streaming platform on Google, worldwide access, no subscriptions, signups or advertising). Our business model doesn't rely on having lots of films. We show only high-quality films, we believe less is more, and value quality over quantity. Film can be on all other platforms too, it's non-exclusive. Curated and continuously markets each film. Builds a community and creates opportunities for filmmakers, including cinema screenings, events, panels and interviews. Personal, uncomplicated and straightforward. We are driven by a love for indie film (not money) and everyone on the team is a filmmaker.
The bad: Our dancing skills.
FAQ
What projects can I submit?
• We accept short films and short documentaries with up to 40-minutes runtime.
• Old films, new films, we don’t care. If you’ve made a film in the past, you can give it a new life on Klipist.
• No premiere status is needed and your film will is also be non-exclusive on Klipist. You retain full ownership.
• All languages are welcome. If the spoken language isn’t English, the film should have English subtitles.
• We require films to have all the necessary licenses, rights, consents, releases, and permissions for us to stream it.
• What we don’t look for: music videos, commercials or very abstract projects with no story.
What do you look for in a short film?
• In you: heart, talent and dedication.
• In stories: characters that make us feel something. Stories that aren’t usually told. Stories that are underrepresented.
How much does a submission cost? What is it for?
We understand the challenges filmmakers face with traditional submission models and that’s why we’ve designed our approach to be filmmaker-friendly. Sometimes filmmakers don’t want to pay for something with no guarantee to get anything in return (when film is not selected). And sometimes filmmakers just want to pay a smaller submission fee.
We give you the choice how you submit:
Option 1: Submit for free & only pay if selected
Submit for free, and only pay if your film is accepted. If your film is accepted, we charge an acceptance fee of GBP 150.
OR
Option 2: Submit with a submission fee via Filmfreeway
Submit like for any festival via filmfreeway and pay a standard submission fee of GBP 49. If your film is selected, there are no further fees.
Now, you might wonder what the fee covers and if it’s worth it.
No matter which option you choose, if selected you will receive distribution services that includes showcasing your film on the highest ranking short film platform in the world, on our apps, at our cinema screenings for no additional costs, dedicated social media promotion, hosting on our top-tier servers, for our whole team to watch your film, create engaging film pages, and craft tailored promotional campaigns to ensure it reaches the widest audience possible, giving you all the many benefits mentioned all over on this page.
But really the best part – we’re selective, accepting only around 2 films per month. This means your film gets the spotlight it deserves and we don’t profit from quantity – we’re committed to quality.
How do I pay the fee if my film is accepted?
If you chose the option to submit for fee and only pay if you are accepted:
You will receive an acceptance email with a link to fill out a form with all the information we need for the film page & social media posts and a payment form, where you can easily and securely pay via card, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
If you chose the option to submit with a submission fee via filmfreeway:
You will pay the submission fee directly on filmfreeway while submitting. There are no further fees if your film is selected.
If I submit a film, will it be accepted?
We only hand-pick the very best films we see fit for Klipist. This is to ensure we only show high quality films with fantastic storytelling which our viewers have become to love. We value quality over quantity and only pick around 2 films per month.
What happens after I submitted my film?
Your work will be watched in full by several members of our team and undergo a selection process. We promise that every film is given full consideration. We will get back to you within 30 days if your project has been accepted to Klipist’s Streaming Platform. You will receive a short email with the decision. Because we want to keep the fees low (and therefore receive so many submissions), we don’t have the resources to give detailed feedback why your film was or wasn’t accepted.
Who can I talk to at Klipist about submissions?
Don’t hesitate to reach out directly to our Head of Films Craig McDonald-Kelly: craig@klipist.com
If your film is selected
What happens when my film is selected?
If your film is accepted, we will:
- Liase the go-live date with you, whenever works for you
- Send a form for all the information we need (download link, social media links, images,…)
- If you didn’t pay a submission fee via filmfreeway: a payment link to pay the £150 acceptance fee via card, Google Pay or Apple Pay
All the rest will be prepared by us. On the go-live date we will create promotions across our social media channels and tag you in all posts. We will continuously market your film thereafter. There will be no further fees. All marketing, hosting and organisational works are covered with your distribution fee. Any cinema screenings and other events where your film will be shown are also without any further fees.
Choose your submission fee
We understand the challenges filmmakers face with traditional submission models and that’s why we’ve designed our approach to be filmmaker-friendly. Sometimes filmmakers don’t want to pay for something with no guarantee to get anything in return (when film is not selected). And sometimes filmmakers just want to pay a smaller submission fee.
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We give you the choice how you submit:
Option 1: Submit for free & only pay if selected
Submit for free, and only pay if your film is accepted. If your film is accepted, we charge an acceptance fee of GBP 150.
OR
Option 2: Submit with a submission fee via Filmfreeway
Submit like for any festival via filmfreeway and pay a standard submission fee of GBP 49. If your film is selected, there are no further fees.
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Now, you might wonder what the fee covers and if it’s worth it.
No matter which option you choose, if selected you will receive distribution services that includes showcasing your film on the highest ranking short film platform in the world, on our apps, at our cinema screenings for no additional costs, dedicated social media promotion, hosting on our top-tier servers, for our whole team to watch your film, create engaging film pages, and craft tailored promotional campaigns to ensure it reaches the widest audience possible, giving you all the many benefits mentioned all over on this page.
But really the best part – we’re selective, accepting only around 2 films per month. This means your film gets the spotlight it deserves and we don’t profit from quantity – we’re committed to quality.
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