Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How do I post a screening?
  2. How does the bidding process work?
  3. When do I get paid for my work?
  4. How can I license music?
  5. How do I make my music available for use in film?
  6. How do I post a job?
  7. Can I post a volunteer position?
  8. What is Independent Features?
  9. What is equity crowdfunding?
  10. How do I create a film page?
  11. How are the tickets delivered?
  12. What is film festival revenue sharing?
1.  How do I post a screening?

1. Log into your account. 2. Create a film page. 3. Click on your film page. 4. From your film page click "Create Event." 5. Fill out form.

2.  How does the bidding process work?

When you post a position on Independent Features, you will receive bids from industry professionals. You can look through the bids to find the best one. Unlike posting a classified ad you will know exactly who is bidding on your project. You can even rate their service.

3.  When do I get paid for my work?

After a bid is accepted we hold an escrow payment from the employer. When the job employer confirms the job has been completed the escrow payment is released to the employee.

4.  How can I license music?

You can click “Music” on the main menu to browse selections available for licensing. These tracks are provided by record labels and independent musicians.

5.  How do I make my music available for use in film?

1. Log into your account. 2. Click the "Music" tab on the main menu. 3. Click the "Add Music" tab. 4. Fill out the form.

6.  How do I post a job?

1. Log into your account. 2. Click the "Jobs" tab from the main menu. 3. Click "Post Job" on the right menu.

7.  Can I post a volunteer position?

Yes. When posting a job there is an option to select either paid or volunteer.

8.  What is Independent Features?

Independent Features is a film production social network built to help filmmakers achieve success. This includes early-stage funding, recruiting talent, licensing music, and booking theaters.

9.  What is equity crowdfunding?

Simply put, equity crowdfunding is offering an investment into your project rather than a donation or perk.

10.  How do I create a film page?

1. Log into your account. 2. Click "Films" on the main menu. 3. Click "Add Film" on the right menu. 4. Fill out form.

11.  How are the tickets delivered?

Tickets are delivered via email.

12.  What is film festival revenue sharing?

Our signature item on this platform is our film festival revenue sharing functionality. It has proven to be a huge financial success for filmmakers and film festivals alike. The process is simple: 1. Create a film page. 2. Accept film festival screening request. 3. Festival creates event page and determines revenue share percentage. 4. While logged in go to your film's event page. 5. Retrieve your unique revenue sharing link at the bottom of the page.