The Screening Room
Independent film, made visible. Watch, upload, and discover the work that mainstream platforms overlook.
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Featured independent films from FILMD members
Not another streaming platform
Built for filmmakers, not for bots
On Netflix, your film will never be seen. On YouTube, it'll drown. The Screening Room is different - it's a curated space where independent work is the main event, supported by a community that actually values cinema.
Every film is watched by real people in the industry. Your view count isn't inflated by bots - it’s built by filmmakers, producers, and collaborators who are actively looking for their next project or inspiration.
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Human
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Algorithmic bias
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Industry viewers
For filmmakers
Your film deserves an audience
Upload your film
Submit your finished work to be considered for the Screening Room. Short films, features, docs - all welcome.
Get watched by industry
Your film isn't just uploaded - it's programmed. Productions, agents, and fellow filmmakers browse the room daily.
Get community feedback
Fellow filmmakers can share support, constructive feedback, and comments on your film. Grow through genuine peer engagement.
Earn recognition
Top-rated films get featured placement. Build your reputation through audience votes and community engagement.
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By Sam Baron · 2024 · 13:17
For viewers
Discover what's really being made
The Screening Room is free for all FILMD members. Watch as many films as you like, build your watchlist, and support the filmmakers behind the work.
Curated collections
Browse themed collections - regional voices, debut features, festival favourites, and more.
Watchlist & favourites
Save films for later, build your library, and get notified when filmmakers you follow upload new work.
UK & international
Discover talent from every corner of the UK and beyond. Filter by region, genre, or department.
Rate & review
Support filmmakers with honest ratings and thoughtful reviews. Your feedback shapes what gets featured.
Filmmaker analytics
Coming SoonKnow exactly who's watching your work
Every upload comes with full analytics - total views, average watch time, viewer location, drop-off points, and engagement breakdown. This isn't vanity metrics - it's career intelligence.
Film Performance
Last 30 days2,847
Total views
↑ 23% vs last month
78%
Completion rate
↑ 5% vs last month
342
Likes
↑ 18% vs last month
67 min
Avg watch time
of 94 min runtime
Views by region
Monetise your work
Choose how your film reaches the world
Every film you upload to the Screening Room can be shared on your terms. Pick a visibility tier that matches your goals.
Members Only
Your film is visible only to FILMD members. Great for private showcases, works-in-progress, or building your profile within the community.
Default · Free
Make Public
Your film is free for anyone to watch on the public Screening Room. Maximise your reach and build an audience beyond FILMD's membership.
Free · Maximum reach
Monetise
Your film, your choice. Optionally list your work in the Screening Room via a monthly subscription or as an individual rental. You earn a fair revenue share on every view, turning your project into a professional asset.
Revenue share · You set the price
How revenue share works
When a viewer subscribes or rents your film, you earn a share of that revenue based on your total watch time. We’ve stripped away the complexity of traditional distribution - the more people watch, the more you earn. Period.
Example earnings
How the Screening Room compares
| FILMD | YouTube | Vimeo | MUBI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free to upload | ✓ | ✓ | - | - |
| Industry audience | ✓ | - | - | ✓ |
| Filmmaker analytics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Linked to your profile & credits | ✓ | - | - | - |
| Discovery by productions | ✓ | - | - | - |
| No algorithm gatekeeping | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| Community ratings & reviews | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Your work deserves to be seen
Join 21,000+ filmmakers on FILMD. Upload your film, build your audience, and let the industry find you.