Application‑based Screening Placement

A controlled watch window for independent films.

A completely free month long period for your independent, release ready full length series/films. Optional ongoing media publishing placement and per‑view revenue. All applications are carefully reviewed by our screening team before it goes live. (yes we actually watch them all the way through)

Curated placement 30‑day watch window Optional catalog placement

Process

How placement works

The system is simple on the surface and strict underneath. Backline is built for finished films that can stand on their own and be treated like a real release, not a test upload.

Step 01

Application & screener

You request an application link, submit a private screener, synopsis, credits, and rights confirmation. Only completed films are considered.

Step 02

Internal review

Backline evaluates narrative, execution, and rights clarity. This is a seriousness filter, not a popularity contest.

Step 03

30‑day watch window

If accepted, your film is scheduled for a 30‑day watch period with a dedicated page and controlled access link for your audience.

Step 04

Optional catalog fee admission

After the window, you can opt into ongoing hosting at a flat monthly rate, with per‑view pricing on Backline’s catalog.

Media, Fee & revenue (only applicable for approved partners)

Media Publishing Admission Access

You decide whether your film stays available for free or $0.99-$4.99 after the initial 30‑day period.

Catalog placement

$25/ month — optional

Keep your film live in the Backline catalog after the initial watch window. No long‑term lock‑in; you can cancel hosting at any time.

Flat monthly watch party

No percentage on ticket price

Re‑watch pricing

$0.99 – $5 per view

You set your re‑watch price within the Backline range. Viewers pay per view through your catalog page; revenue is settled according to your agreement.

Exact splits, payment schedule, and processing details are defined in your hosting terms. No performance guarantees, no minimums.

Catalog

Film Selection

This is not a public streaming platform. It is a controlled shelf of films that have already passed through the screening/watch window and chosen to remain available.

What lives here

• Films that completed a 30‑day watch window
• Titles with clear rights and settled terms
• Projects whose directors opted into hosting

Viewer experience

• Clean title page per film
• Simple per‑view pricing ($0.99–$5)
• No algorithmic clutter
• Time‑agnostic access while hosting is active

Not promised

• No guaranteed traffic or audience
• No marketing or promotion
• No implied distribution deal beyond hosting

Application

Submit your application (e-mail backlinemedia@usa)

There is no public form. If you are aligned with how Backline operates, you can request an application link and receive the full terms, specs, and intake details.

Placement & optional hosting

Requests should include a short introduction, a private screener link, and confirmation that your film is finished and rights‑clear. Unsolicited file attachments may be deleted unread. NOTE: Not currently accepting web direct applications get in contact directly with our team sound track/music clearance licenses are mandatory. All terms are for 12 months (minimum) unless stated otherwise. Throughout you will have access to 1 film placement, totaling 12 full series or films. Watch party run time (1 month) free of charge for global viewing. After the month your film gets locked with free rewatch (if you are not apart of our verified film MPG. Extended access includes: streamed revenue every rewatch sold, ($0.99-$4.99) rewatch. % breakage will be discussed before securing your screening placement. During the full month your series will be available worldwide at no cost per viewer. Throughout the public airing of the film applicants are expected to manage full coverage on marketing, digital dominance, the watch party runs live 24/7 viewer base runs from your organic communities, friends, families, public watch parties, private events.

Contact

Access & communication

General

backlinemedia@mail.com

Placement & terms

backlinemedia@post.com

Rights & legal

backlinemedia@usa.com