Film and video distribution for independent filmmakers

Encre reviews your title, prepares it, and distributes accepted titles through platforms and partners it is authorized to use. You keep ownership of your film and the underlying rights.

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Who it is for

Independent filmmakers, production companies, and rights holders with finished films, television programs, or related audiovisual content, who control the distribution rights they grant. The Film agreement is exclusive for the accepted titles, covered rights, and territory during the term.

What Encre handles

Technical review and preparation of submitted content
Metadata preparation and delivery
Distribution of accepted titles through platforms and channels Encre has authorized access to
Collection of eligible distribution revenue and reporting
Delivery of approved trailers, artwork, and synopses to authorized partners
Rights administration support and takedown requests

How it works

Apply as a rights holderTell us about the title or catalog and who controls the rights.
Review and invitationEncre reviews the application. Accepted rights holders receive an invitation.
Review the film agreementYou read the full agreement and choose your territory. Payment terms for film are shown to you before you sign.
ActivationEncre activates the account after your signature.
Submit a titleAdd the title details and upload delivery assets and rights documents.
Review and deliveryEncre reviews the title and may request corrections. A title is accepted only when Encre confirms it.

What you need to submit

A master video file (for example MOV, MP4, MXF, or MKV)
A trailer and poster or key art
Audio files such as stereo, 5.1, stems, or dubs, where relevant
Subtitle and caption files (for example SRT, VTT, SCC)
Rights documentation such as chain of title, music clearances, and releases (PDF or DOCX)
Accurate title details: director, runtime, country, language, year, synopsis, cast and crew

Common questions

Which platforms will my film be on?

Encre distributes through platforms and channels available under its own authorized arrangements. Availability through another distributor or a public directory does not mean Encre has access, and Encre does not guarantee distribution through any specific platform.

Is the license exclusive?

Yes. The film agreement grants Encre an exclusive distribution license for accepted titles, covered rights, and territory during the term, and does not transfer ownership.

How long is the agreement?

The initial term is one year and renews yearly unless either side gives at least thirty days’ written notice before the end of the current term. That notice prevents renewal. It is not a right to leave at any time during a term.

When do I get paid?

The first payment can take around sixty days after a title becomes available on a platform, because Encre must receive the funds first. That is an estimate. Ongoing payments depend on revenue actually received and the payment terms disclosed before you sign.

Have a film ready to submit?

Apply as a film or television rights holder. We review every title and its rights position before anything is delivered.