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TAKE
CONTROL

FilmTrade offers a new way for filmmakers to take control of their distribution with its new Tap to Watch™ card, a modern, universally-playable alternative to legacy physical media formats like DVD or Blu-Ray.

You know your film and audience the best. You choose the card type, including whether it’s single-play, reloadable, or unlimited like a Blu-Ray. You customize the card artwork. You control your own pricing and manage your own waterfall.

Watch anywhere

MADE FOR FILMMAKERS

MADE TO
CONNECT

The FilmTrade Tap to Watch™ Card combines a physical keepsake with modern retail and streaming tech to create a convenient and cost-effective way to share and sell films. This new format allows filmmakers to:

  • Leverage in-person events to make additional revenue
  • Form a lasting connection with your audience and encourage actions after a screening
  • Promote and increase awareness for your film
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CHOOSE YOUR CARD TYPE

COLLECTIBLE
CARDS
Tap to Watch

Unlimited Secure Plays for the card holder (similar to VOD "Buy")

CONSUMABLE
CARDS
Tap to Watch

Comes with a single 72 Hour Play (similar to VOD "Rent"); option to enable "reloading" of additional plays via online payment.

CALLING
CARDS
Tap to Watch

An enhanced business card: physically share public or unlisted assets like your portfolio of work

FEATURES FOR FILMMAKERS

Low minimum order size

Direct access to your audience and data

Industry standard DRM options

Customizable features and flows for your goals

WAYS TO USE

Crowdfunding perkOffer as a crowdfunding perk
TrayGive cards to potential partners, distributors, and backers
Adding a cardCustomize your film's landing page to share the information you want your audience to see
TableSell the cards to audiences at festival screenings and other in-person events
Life AfterLeverage FilmTrade as part of your impact strategy in tandem with other modes of distribution
TVODFilmTrade provides direct digital-only distribution (TVOD) with better revenue share than any of the major platforms
Tap to Watch Card demonstration

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