# Kinema

> Kinema is a social cinema platform and film distribution service that empowers independent filmmakers to release, control, and get paid for their films, while giving hosts the tools to screen movies for their communities, both in person and online.

Kinema helps independent stories thrive. Filmmakers control their release and get paid for it. Hosts and community builders turn any space into a movie house and bring people together around a film. Audiences discover films and attend screenings, virtual or in person.

## Main pages

- [Home](https://kinema.com/): A social cinema platform for filmmakers and community builders. Discover great films in creative spaces.
- [About](https://kinema.com/about): Kinema's mission and story. A new kind of film distribution platform that empowers filmmakers to share their stories and gives audiences everywhere the chance to watch and connect.
- [Discover](https://kinema.com/discover): Browse and discover films available on Kinema.
- [Find a Screening](https://kinema.com/events): Find upcoming film screenings and events to attend, virtual or in person.
- [Watch Now](https://kinema.com/watch-now): Rent films to watch on demand at home.
- [FAQ](https://kinema.com/faq): Frequently asked questions about using Kinema.

## For filmmakers

- [For Filmmakers](https://kinema.com/filmmakers): Distribute your film on Kinema, control your release, and get paid for it.
- [Pricing for Filmmakers](https://kinema.com/filmmakers/pricing): Free account, per-film subscription plans, revenue splits for paid screenings and VOD rentals, sponsored screening fees, discount codes, and platform fees.
- [Filmmaker Resources](https://kinema.com/filmmakers/resources): Toolkit, distribution playbook, podcast, case studies, templates, office hours, and partner benefits for independent filmmakers.
- [Filmmaker Help Center](https://support.kinema.com/en/collections/3441689-for-filmmakers): Step-by-step guides for onboarding a film, screening types, licensing rate cards, reports, and payouts.
- [Filmmaker Strategy](https://support.kinema.com/en/collections/19291621-filmmaker-strategy): Distribution strategy guides from the Kinema team.
- [Kinema Substack](https://kinemahq.substack.com/): Case studies and essays on how independent films reach audiences with Kinema.
- [Have You Seen My Film? podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/have-you-seen-my-film-a-kinema-podcast/id1807368602): Conversations with filmmakers and distribution experts on hybrid distribution, windowing, audience targeting, and screening events.
- [The Distribution Playbook](https://thedistributionplaybook.com/): Kinema and Seed&Spark's guide to independent film distribution.

## For hosts

- [For Hosts](https://kinema.com/hosts): Turn any space into a movie house with powerful screening software. Host screenings for your community, in person or online.
- [Host Help Center](https://support.kinema.com/en/collections/2900793-for-screening-hosts): Guides for booking a film, running in-person and virtual screenings, and selling tickets.
- [Types of Screenings](https://support.kinema.com/en/collections/3952946-types-of-screenings): In-person, virtual, and flex virtual screenings explained.
- [Streaming Troubleshooting](https://support.kinema.com/en/collections/9212734-streaming-troubleshooting): Fixes for playback and streaming issues.

## Key facts

- A Kinema account is free. Hosts and audience members never need a subscription to host screenings, attend events, or watch and rent films.
- Filmmakers publish a film with an annual, per-film subscription. Two plans are offered; both unlock the full platform (hosting, ticketing, licensing, VOD rentals, analytics, marketing support) and differ only in upfront cost and revenue split. Current prices and splits are on the pricing page.
- Ticket revenue is split between the filmmaker, the host, and Kinema. License fees are split between the filmmaker and Kinema. Splits are calculated after Stripe's payment processing fee (2.9% + 30¢).
- Free (sponsored) screenings cost $25 flat per in-person screening or $0.99 per attendee for virtual screenings. Free VOD rentals and gifts cost $0.99 per rental.
- Filmmakers can offer unlimited promo codes of up to 50% off ticket prices at no extra charge.
- Filmmakers are paid through Stripe Connect and get a dashboard with live ticket sales, rentals, attendance, and revenue.

## Optional

- [Support](https://support.kinema.com/): Help center and additional support.
- [Terms of Service](https://kinema.com/legal/terms)
- [Privacy Policy](https://kinema.com/legal/privacy)
- [Community Guidelines](https://kinema.com/legal/guidelines)