Onboarding Your Film

Go to the Kinema Filmmakers page and click on Get Started

If you don't have a Kinema account you will be prompted to create one.

Create your Organization

Add your Organization Name (Legal Name) and Display Name (name that will appear on your film pages)

You likely will only have one organization.

Example: If you are an independent filmmaker, it will likely be your name or the name of your production company as the organization.

All members of an Organization have access to their associated film’s data, bookings and payouts. Members are added to an organization at the request of the licensor. Contact your Kinema representative to add more members.

Select your Subscription Plan

Our subscription plans were created to provide flexible options for our filmmakers based on different needs. All of our plans allow you share in revenue. You have the choice to pay less up front or participate in greater revenue share. You can also choose to be billed monthly or annually.

Once you select a Plan and click on Add Film you will be directed to Stripe, our secure 3rd party payment processor.

Enter your credit card information (Google and Apple Pay also accepted depending on device/browser used), review and agree to Licensing Terms and Conditions and User and Content Guidelines, and then click to Subscribe.

Once complete you'll see a confirmation message and then be directed back to your Dashboard.

You can now begin adding your Film by clicking on Add Media and selecting Add Film

You can search for a Film or enter film details manually.

After selecting to enter film details manually, introduce your Film. On this page you will enter the following required fields:

Click on Create Film

*When searching for a film, details will automatically populate that you can edit.

You'll receive this confirmation. Click on Continue to Film Setup.

Basics

You will be directed to the Basics page. You will also see the other components of your Film Page in the top Nav (Images, Credits & Reviews, Engagement, Video, and Rights).

You can enter/edit the following fields on this page:

Click on Save Changes

On the page you will also see the Film Status section in which you can publish, list, and submit your Film page for approval. We'll review this after inputting all the content for your Film page.

Images

Click on Images in the top nav.

On this page you will upload all your visual assets by dragging and dropping your image or clicking to select an image from your device.

*Click on See example of a film page layout to see what you’re creating!

Credits & Reviews

Click on Credits & Reviews in the top nav.

On this page you will add more film details. These are not required fields but the more details you add, the more comprehensive your page will be:

Click on + Add Credit to add Credit Details

You will enter the following:

Click on Create

Click on Reviews at the top

Click on + Add Review to add Review Details

You will enter the following:

Click on Create

Click on Laurels at the top

Click on + Add Laurel to add Laurel Details

You will enter the following:

Click on Create

Engagement

Click on Engagement in the top nav. This is where you can add an Engagement Link & Speakers.

Engagement Link - You can add a custom post-checkout button to increase engagement with your Audience. This button will allow you to accept donations, send people to your website or socials, sell merchandise or more!

Click on Enable Custom Link

You can select from the following Button Text options:

Then copy and paste the third party link in the URL field.

This custom Engagement button/link will be displayed to your audience post-checkout when making ticket and rental purchases. More information here on how it will display.

Click on Speakers at the top

This is where you will provide if any Speakers can be available to hosts for their screening events.

Click on + Add Speaker to add Speaker Details

You will enter the following:

Click on Create

Video

Click on Video in the top nav.

On this page you will upload all your film files by dragging and dropping or selecting files from your computer:

*Note: Click on Film or Subtitle Asset Requirements for specifications.

After uploading your film file you will be asked to provide Primary Language and Duration of film

Click Save Video Information

Rights

Click on Rights in the top nav. You will have the option to select In-Person, Virtual, On-Demand or Rentals

We'll review In Person first

Here you will be able to add/edit your films Availability, Geo-restrictions, Ticketing, and Licensing rates.

Go to the Basic Information section

Here you can add the following details about dates and geographic availability:

Click on Save Basic Info

Next go to the Ticketing section

Click on Enabled to allow Hosts to sell tickets to screening events

Click on Save Changes

Next go to the Licensing section

Click on Enabled to allow Hosts to purchase a license for their screening events

You can view Licensing Tiers/Rate Cards by clicking on any Organization button. Our standard Licensing Tiers/Rate Cards will display to the right. Please contact your Kinema representative if you need to customize your Licensing Tiers.

Click on Save Changes

*Now go to the top of the page and click on Enabled for In-Person Events

Repeat these steps for Virtual and On-Demand if you want to enable those event types.

Select Rentals if you want to enable TVOD/Watch Now Rentals.

Here you will be able to add/edit your film's Rental Availability, Geo-restrictions and Pricing.

Go to the Basic Information section

Here you can add the following details about dates and geographic availability for your Rental:

Click on Save Basic Info

Next go to the Rental Pricing section

Here you can add the following

You can also enable Pay What You Wish Pricing. This enables audience members to adjust what they pay to rent your film but within the confines of what you've set.

You will be asked to add the Minimum and Maximum Rental Price to provide a range for guests to Pay What they Wish.

Pay What You Wish is completely free to turn on. Kinema's per-rental fees of 99 cents + cc fees stay the same, so you can keep any increases in rental prices.

Click on Save Changes

*Now go to the top of the page and click on Enabled for In-Person Events

Congratulations! You've added all the elements of your Film page! Go back to your Basics page to submit your Film.

*All required information must be provided before submitting your Film.

Click on Submit for Approval

The Kinema team will review your Film and approve within 48 business hours.

Once the page is approved you will receive email confirmation and your Film Status will indicate that it is approved.

You can also now Publish and Publicly list your Film Page

Payout Account

Now that your film page is live, make sure to set up your Payout Account by clicking on Payout Account in the left nav.

Click on Create Stripe Connect Account to set up your Payout account so you can get paid through Revenue Share.

*Note: that another browser window will open as you are directed to Stripe.

Accessing the Film Onboarding Tool once you're Subscribed

You will then see all your Films. If you are associated with multiple production companies or distributors, then you will see more than one organization listed. You can select a different organization by clicking on the default organization name in the left navigation menu.

Once you've selected the correct organization, select the film you want to edit. Then it is the same process to edit your film as it was to Onboard.

If you are an existing Kinema subscriber you may see this message as we migrate all accounts to the new dashboard. Please email your Kinema representative with any edits at films@kinema.com.

This video is from before our site refresh so the pages look a little different but still might be helpful!