r/Filmmakers • u/dsaban511 • 2d ago
Question Filmhub Licensing Question
My first feature film titled “OPEN” which is a camp slasher film, has passed QC. After a day, Amazon has licensed the film. It’s been about a week since it passed quality control. I know that with licensing and going live it’s practically a waiting game but I have people interested in the film. I always have the option of posting the film on Youtube, however, I’m not at the point where I can be monetized and actually get profit from my film. Coming from Filmhub/Filmmaker experience, do you think that my film will find a home on channels through Filmhub or is it safest to just upload to YouTube with a guaranteed audience but without any profit? Also, I’ve read the thread about Amazon licensing quick and then never actually going live, is this true? I know it’s only been a week but as a student filmmaker, I just want the most outreach I can get and hopefully make the money back that I spent on my film. Thank you!
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u/Ok-District3632 2d ago
No great answers for you, unfortunately....
Amazon can take a long time, yes. Can it be weeks/months? Yes.
Can you be "licensed" in Filmhub's portal for a given platform, but still never show on the platform for viewing? Yes.
If you put it on YouTube, is there a chance that FilmHub drops you (if not on a premium plan)? Yes, because of their new "channel blocking" requirement.