Making FilmClub Human

Why connection—not content—is what makes us different.

People Want More Than Just Access

Streaming is everywhere. So are algorithms. But most platforms feel cold—built more for scale than for people. FilmClub takes a different approach.

We believe a good film deserves more than a transaction. It deserves a response. A moment. A conversation. Something that makes it feel like it mattered.

That’s what we’re building—a place where creators and viewers connect in a way that feels real.

AND that's not censored by big corproate agendas.

These are real people stories.
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“Connection is why we’re here. It gives purpose and meaning to our lives.”
— Brené Brown

What It Means to Be a Human Platform

We’re not trying to be everything for everyone. We’re focused on a small set of meaningful goals:

1. Show the people behind the work

Each film uploaded gives filmmakers a chance to be a Featured Film Club Filmmaker and be showcased in the Monthly Live event, showing the person behind the stroy, directly to an audience that cares.

2. Build spaces to talk

New connections are a foundational inspiration for this community. Under every film, you’ll find space to reflect, ask questions, and join discussions. You can talk directly other fans and to the filmmaker. And they can talk back.

3. Reward loyalty with care, not gimmicks

We use a credit system to reward active members with free rentals. It’s not designed to trap you in a loop—it’s a thank you for showing up - after all, we couldn't do this without the creators AND audiences.

4. Treat creators like partners

We split revenue 50/50 after basic streaming costs (Transcoding, Storage, Delivery, and payment processing fees).
We’re transparent about how it works. No fine print. No games.
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“A brand is no longer what we tell the consumer it is—it’s what consumers tell each other it is.”
— Scott Cook, Intuit
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Why This Approach Works

It’s not just about being nice. It’s about creating a stronger, more durable ecosystem.

• Viewers stay longer because they feel seen.
• Creators give more because they’re valued.
• The brand grows because people talk about it—naturally.

This isn’t a tactic. It’s just how we think things should work.

We’re Not Trying to Feel Like a Brand

We’re building a space that feels like something else:

• A late-night conversation after a powerful film.
• A festival Q&A that sticks with you for days.
• A DM from a filmmaker who noticed your comment and wanted to say thanks.

That’s the kind of platform we want to be.
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"People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care."
— Theodore Roosevelt
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Where We Go From Here

As we grow, we’re staying focused on what matters:

• Human voices.
• Creative ownership.
• Honest feedback.
• Mutual respect.

The tools might evolve. The community might scale. But the principle stays the same: people first.

Want to join us?
Browse a film. Leave a comment. Share what moved you.
Or if you're a filmmaker, join and submit your story
Either way, all are welcome, sign up today→ HERE

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