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01What does Launch Your Movie do?
We work with independent creators on digital publishing preparation, marketing, and distribution for their movies. The aim is to build a release around the work, its audience, and the rights available—not simply to upload a file. Accepted projects receive a scope agreed in writing.
02Is there an upfront fee?
There is no upfront submission, publishing, or marketing fee under our revenue-share offering. Our compensation comes from an agreed share of sold copies. The written agreement defines the revenue base and any permitted deductions before work starts.
03What revenue share do you take?
There is no universal percentage advertised here. The proposed share reflects the project and the agreed work. You review the rate, the revenue definition, deductions, and payment terms before deciding whether to proceed.
04Does every submission get accepted?
No. We review creative fit, audience potential, delivery readiness, rights information, and our ability to support a release. Sending a project begins a review; it does not create a publishing or distribution commitment.
05Do you finance the production of my movie?
This offering is for publishing, marketing, and distribution, not a promise of production financing. If your project is earlier in its journey, use the contact form to explain the stage and the guidance you are looking for.
06Do you guarantee sales or a profit?
No. Audience demand, execution, pricing, competition, and other factors affect results. We can agree a thoughtful scope of work, but cannot promise revenue, profitability, press coverage, awards, or a particular number of viewers.
07What types of movies can I submit?
We consider features, shorts, documentaries, animation, episodic work, and other original video formats. Tell us the format, runtime, language, intended audience, and release stage so we can understand the project on its own terms.
08Does my movie have to be completely finished?
Finished or near-release projects are the best starting point for a release discussion. If you are completing post-production or delivery materials, tell us what remains. For a concept or an early work without a screener, start with a general inquiry instead.
09Do you consider short films?
Yes. A short film may call for a different release plan from a feature. We consider its audience, format, rights, and commercial fit rather than assuming that length alone determines its potential.
10Can I submit a series or more than one movie?
Yes. Explain the number of episodes or titles, runtimes, completion status, and whether the rights are held together. Submit separately when projects have different rights holders or materially different release goals.
11Can I submit a movie in a language other than English?
Yes. Include the original language, any available subtitles or captions, and the territories you want to reach. Localization requirements and suitable markets depend on the agreed release plan.
12What if my movie has already been released?
Tell us where it is available and what agreements are already in place. A new release conversation depends on which rights, territories, windows, and formats remain available. Do not submit rights already committed elsewhere as if they were unencumbered.
13Do I keep ownership of my movie?
You retain the underlying rights you own. Any authority to publish, market, or distribute is described in a separate written license or agreement. Submission alone does not transfer ownership or authorize a public release.
14Is the partnership exclusive?
Exclusivity is not assumed. Any exclusivity, its territory, scope, duration, and exceptions must be specifically agreed in writing. We need to understand existing commitments before proposing a release scope.
15Do you accept AI-assisted movies?
Yes, AI-assisted creation is welcome for consideration. Disclose the tools used and the relevant elements, such as visuals, scripts, music, voices, or likenesses. You must be able to explain the commercial-use permissions and consents behind the work.
16What rights information should I prepare?
Prepare a record of ownership and permissions for the script, music, performances, artwork, archive footage, stock assets, and any other third-party materials. List existing distribution agreements, collaborators with approval rights, and any unresolved issues.
17Can I use a synthetic voice or someone’s likeness?
Tell us exactly how the voice or likeness was created and what permission you have to use it commercially. Do not assume that access to an AI tool establishes the necessary rights or consent. Unresolved questions should be disclosed during review.
18Does submitting authorize you to publish my screener?
No. Your submission gives us permission to review the information and linked materials and contact you about the project. Public distribution and promotional use require a separate agreement. Use a private viewing-only link for your screener.
19Where will my movie be distributed?
Suitable routes are explored during review and planning. Availability depends on the project, territory, delivery requirements, commercial terms, and third-party acceptance. This website does not promise placement on any named store or streaming service.
20Is a streaming subscription placement included?
Not automatically. The core offer is a revenue-share approach to sold copies. Subscription, advertising-supported, rental, or other licensing opportunities require their own suitability review and agreed terms where relevant.
21What marketing work can be part of the plan?
An agreed plan may cover audience positioning, release messaging, artwork and trailer feedback, promotional assets, relevant outreach, and release coordination. Deliverables vary by project. We will describe the actual scope rather than imply every possible marketing service is included.
22Will you pay for advertising?
Paid media is not an automatic promise of this offer. If advertising is proposed, the scope, authorization, responsibility, and treatment of any costs must be agreed before spending. There is no compulsory upfront advertising payment in the stated revenue-share model.
23Can I choose a release date?
Tell us your preferred date and any festival, premiere, or contractual constraints. A workable release date depends on readiness, rights, platform requirements, and the plan we agree. We do not promise a date before reviewing these factors.
24Can I still enter festivals?
Festival participation may be compatible with a release, but premiere rules and eligibility vary. Share your festival plans and any restrictions so the release schedule can account for them. Verify each festival’s current rules directly.
25What counts as a sold copy?
The agreement must define the sales transactions covered by the revenue share and how their receipts are calculated. Do not assume all revenue types are treated alike. Rentals, subscriptions, advertising, and licensing should be addressed separately if included.
26Are platform charges and refunds deducted?
The agreement explains how platform fees, refunds, chargebacks, taxes, payment processing, and any other permitted deductions affect the calculation. Those details should be understandable before you sign; a share percentage alone is not the complete economic picture.
27When will I receive payments?
Reporting intervals, payout timing, currency, minimum thresholds if any, and payment details are set out in the written agreement. The website does not impose a universal schedule or promise an immediate payout after a sale.
28How will I know what my movie earned?
Sales reporting and the level of detail provided will be specified in the agreement, along with how adjustments are handled. The available data may depend on the distribution channel. Ask about the reporting format as part of your review.
29How long does the agreement last?
The term, renewal rules, termination rights, and any continuing obligations must be agreed in writing. No fixed term is created by this website or by submitting your project.
30Can I review the agreement with an adviser?
Yes. You should understand the rights, economics, deliverables, and exit terms before committing. We want the release conversation to produce clear expectations. Submitting a project does not require you to accept any later proposal.
31What do I need for the first submission?
Provide your contact details, country, project title, format, runtime, stage, language, a private HTTPS screener link, rights information, AI-use details, and a short account of the story and your goals. You do not need to upload a master file.
32Can I password-protect my screener?
Yes. Use the optional viewing-password field and confirm that the link works for someone outside your account. Share only a viewing password, never your account login, banking information, or other sensitive credentials.
33How soon will you respond?
Review timing depends on the project and the volume of submissions. We do not advertise a guaranteed turnaround. Keep the reference shown after submission and use the contact form if you need to send an important update.
34What happens immediately after I submit?
A successful submission is saved and receives a reference number. The team is notified by email. If the email is temporarily pending, the success screen says so and your saved record remains available for follow-up.
35Can I update a submission or remove my information?
Use the contact form with your reference number and the email address used for the original submission. Explain the update or request. We may need to verify that you are authorized before changing or removing information.
36How do partners or distributors contact you?
Use the general contact form and describe your organization, role, and proposed collaboration. Please do not send confidential third-party material or imply that you represent rights you do not control.
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