About Hi-Eight Films
Hi-Eight Films is a self-publishing marketplace for films. Filmmakers control their release, pricing, and promotion instead of handing their film to a distributor.
The traditional distribution path was designed to get films onto platforms. But for many independent filmmakers, it creates a frustrating problem: once a film is handed off, it becomes difficult to understand what is actually driving results.
Did the marketing campaign work?
Was the trailer effective?
Did viewers discover the film but decide not to watch?
Was the pricing wrong?
Was the audience a poor fit?
Too often, filmmakers are left with reports showing what happened but very little insight into why it happened or what they should do next.
Hi-Eight Films was built to give filmmakers a more direct relationship with their audience and their performance.
Instead of relying on a distributor to make decisions on their behalf, filmmakers can publish their films directly, experiment with different release strategies, and gain visibility into how audiences engage with their work.
Filmmakers can choose how they want to distribute their content:
- Rent
- Buy
- Subscription Streaming
- Free with Ads
There is no single required model. Every film is different, and filmmakers should have the flexibility to determine what works best for their audience.
Hi-Eight Films is built around a simple idea:
Filmmakers should be able to influence the success of their film, not simply upload it, wait, and hope for the best.
For audiences, the goal is equally important. Great films are created every year that never reach the people most likely to enjoy them. Hi-Eight Films is building recommendation and discovery systems designed to better connect films with the viewers who are most interested in them.
This platform is actively evolving. New features, improved analytics, expanded discovery tools, and TV platform support are currently in development as Hi-Eight continues working toward a better ecosystem for both filmmakers and audiences.
Great stories deserve a better way to reach the people who want to watch them.
Watch our founding video Or if you prefer to read about the founder.