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

• 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.

• In you: heart, talent and dedication.

• In stories: characters that make us feel something. Stories that aren’t usually told. Stories that are underrepresented.

Submission to Klipist is free! We understand the challenges filmmakers face with traditional submission models and that’s why we’ve designed our approach to be filmmaker-friendly. Unlike festivals and other platforms that charge hefty submission fees upfront without any guarantee that your film will be accepted, we only ask for a fee if your film is successfully accepted.

Once your film is accepted, there’s a one-time distribution fee of GBP 150 for all the work that we put into it. Now, you might wonder what this fee covers and if it’s worth it. Let us assure you, it’s absolutely worth it!

Think about it: for just GBP 150, you 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, with dedicated social media promotion, and hosting on our top-tier servers, giving you all the benefits mentioned on this page. Moreover, it covers 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.

But really the best part – you only pay when you know your film is selected. 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.

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.

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.

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 submission fees free (and therefore receive so many submissions), we don’t have the resources to give detailed feedback why your film was or wasn’t accepted.

Don’t hesitate to reach out directly to our Head of Films Craig McDonald-Kelly: craig@klipist.com

If your 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,…)
  • A payment link to pay the £150 distribution 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.

Submit for free!
You only pay if your film is selected:

Submission to Klipist is free! We understand the challenges filmmakers face with traditional submission models and that’s why we’ve designed our approach to be filmmaker-friendly. Unlike festivals and other platforms that charge hefty submission fees upfront without any guarantee that your film will be accepted, we only ask for a fee if your film is successfully accepted.

Once your film is accepted, there’s a one-time distribution fee of GBP 150 for all the work that we put into it. Now, you might wonder what this fee covers and if it’s worth it. Let us assure you, it’s absolutely worth it!

Think about it: for just GBP 150, you 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, with dedicated social media promotion, and hosting on our top-tier servers, giving you all the benefits mentioned on this page. Moreover, it covers 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.

But really the best part – you only pay when you know your film is selected. 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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