Films For Action offers a complementary alternative to TVOD services like Vimeo On Demand, Youtube, and Amazon Prime. If your film was made to encourage positive social change, Films For Action is one of the best places to sell your film.
Here's how our service works:
- We split the revenue 90/10 (creator/FFA) after the 2.9% + 30 cent transaction fee is subtracted.
- There is no monthly or yearly fee.
- You choose the availability options (Rent and/or Buy), the rental duration, and the pricing.
- Buying the film includes perpetual streaming access and a digital download in mp4 format. The download option can be disabled upon request. The rental duration is 14 days by default unless another duration is requested.
- We've partnered with Stripe (a major payment platform used by Google, Amazon, & Shopify) to handle transactions and payments to filmmakers, offering flexible, automated direct deposits to your bank.
- Films are non-exclusive and made available worldwide.
- Fast setup: after sending us the video files and creating a free Stripe account to receive payments, we can have your film ready in a day.
- We help promote the film on our social media networks (840,000+ supporters on Facebook) and via our email newsletter. We also feature the film in various ways on the site.
- No contract necessary unless you'd like one. The terms below are part of our Site Terms and apply when your film is on our platform. A formal contract is available on request.
- You will always be in control of your video — the sale price and availability are always up to you. If for any reason you wish to discontinue the service, you can email us at any time and we'll update your film's page as desired.
- We hand-pick every TVOD film and only host films we are passionate about promoting.
Contact us to get started or find out more. We'd love to work with you.
Cheers,
Tim Hjersted
Founder and director,
Films For Action
Lawrence, KS
PS: Check out Reflection to see how our TVOD films are presented.
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TVOD Creator Terms
These terms apply to filmmakers ("Creator") who sell video content through Films For Action's TVOD (pay-per-view) service. By having your film listed on our platform, you agree to the following terms, which are also part of our Site Terms.
License Grant
You grant Films For Action a limited, non-exclusive license to distribute your film(s) via our TVOD service. This license is worldwide and continues as long as your film is listed on our platform.
Sale Options
You choose and may modify at any time by notifying us: the purchase options (rent and/or buy), the sale price(s), and the rental duration. The rental period is 14 days by default. Purchases include perpetual streaming access and the ability to download the film in mp4 format by default. The download option can be disabled on request.
Revenue Split
You receive 90% of the revenue from each rental or purchase after Stripe deducts its transaction fee (2.9% + 30 cents). TVOD revenue is transferred to your Stripe account at the time of sale.
Payment Method
You will need a Stripe account to receive payment. You can choose between manual deposits or automatic bank deposits on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis via your Stripe account settings. Automatic/daily is the default. The base currency is US Dollars.
Promotional Rights
You grant FFA the right to use your film's title, poster, trailer, synopsis, and related promotional materials to market your film on the site and through our social media and newsletter channels. You also grant FFA the right to use your name(s), likeness(es), and biographical material(s), as contained in materials you provide, for the purpose of promoting your film.
Dashboard
FFA will provide a dashboard accessible to you with analytics related to your film's performance and revenue. To access it, you will need a Films For Action account using the same email address used for your Stripe account.
Delivery
You will provide FFA with:
- A link to download the HD (or best quality) film file
- A link to download the HD (or best quality) trailer file
- Subtitle files, if available
- Poster or image art in landscape orientation, if available
- Your preferred purchase options, rental duration, and pricing
FFA will acquire other film metadata online (synopsis, website link, etc.) unless you prefer to provide it.
Security
FFA agrees that the server used for streaming is secure and access-protected.
Restrictions
TVOD films are for private, home-use viewing only. FFA will not permit films to be downloaded, reproduced, distributed, or made available in any manner other than as described in these terms.
Removal and Termination
You may request the removal of your film at any time by emailing us. Upon receiving your request, FFA will remove the film from sale within 30 days. FFA may, at its discretion, continue to make the film available to users who previously purchased or rented it, or provide those users with refunds.
FFA may also remove a film if it reasonably determines that continued distribution may create legal or regulatory liability.
Taxes
Income taxes on your earnings are solely your responsibility. FFA may file reports with taxing authorities, including the US Internal Revenue Service, as required. Where FFA believes tax collection (e.g., sales tax or VAT) is required on a transaction, FFA may collect and remit such taxes.
Independent Contractors
You and FFA are independent contractors and not partners, joint venturers, or fiduciaries of one another.
Limitation of Liability
Neither party will be liable to the other for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from this arrangement, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Kansas. Any disputes will first be resolved through good-faith discussion, and if unsuccessful, through virtual binding arbitration.
Formal Contracts
If you prefer a formal contract, one is available on request. Negotiated agreements supersede any inconsistent terms on this page.