The Drive-In Streaming Platform Launches for Indie Filmmakers to Retain IP and Revenue
The Drive-In, a new TVOD streaming platform, is set to debut on October 17 during the London Film Festival, integrated within the independent film and TV discovery app RecDek. This service empowers filmmakers to stream from their libraries, establish their own pricing, retain first-sale earnings, access real-time audience insights, and maintain ownership of their intellectual property. If a territory is acquired by a traditional distributor, filmmakers can promptly remove it from the platform. Originally a recommendation app, RecDek has evolved into a community of 17,000 members, including directors, producers, and distributors. Ed Rigg, RecDek's founder, emphasized the platform's commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices. Filmmaker submissions are currently open at RecDekHouse.com.
Key facts
- The Drive-In is a TVOD streaming platform set to launch on October 17 during the London Film Festival.
- It operates within the independent film and TV discovery app RecDek.
- Filmmakers retain their IP, set their own prices, keep first-sale receipts, and access real-time audience data.
- Filmmakers can instantly remove a territory from the platform if they sell it to a traditional distributor.
- RecDek started as a recommendation app and has grown into a 17,000-member community via its RecDek House hub.
- The Drive-In is a partnership between RecDek and Hiway, a direct-to-fan economy infrastructure provider.
- Ed Rigg is the writer/director and founder of RecDek; David Orman is the founder and CEO of Hiway.
- Filmmaker submissions are being accepted at RecDekHouse.com.
Entities
Artists
- Ed Rigg
- David Orman
Institutions
- The Drive-In
- RecDek
- RecDek House
- Hiway
- London Film Festival
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom