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Rent, buy, or watch free — independent films from filmmakers who own their work and keep their earnings.

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◆ Independent Cinema
◆ Instant Creator Payouts
◆ Rent · Buy · Stream Free
◆ Filmmaker First
◆ No Studio Gatekeepers
◆ Hyper-Local Distribution
◆ Independent Cinema
◆ Instant Creator Payouts
◆ Rent · Buy · Stream Free
◆ Filmmaker First
◆ No Studio Gatekeepers
◆ Hyper-Local Distribution
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About Aperture

Cinema that belongs to the people who made it.

We built Aperture Independent for the filmmaker who doesn't need a studio deal — just an audience. Upload your film, set your price, and start earning. No gatekeepers. No waiting 90 days for a check.

Upload Your Film
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Instant Payouts
Cash out your earnings to your debit card in under 30 minutes — any time, any day, from your first sale.
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You Keep the Revenue
Tier A creators keep 100% of net PPV revenue. No platform taking 30% of every ticket sold.
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Hyper-Local Distribution
Target your film to a specific city or state. Perfect for festival runs, regional premieres, and local audiences.
Creator Pricing
Simple, transparent revenue.

No fine print. Upload for free and split revenue 50/50, or pay $9.99/month and keep every dollar you earn.

Tier B
$0 / month

Get started with no upfront cost. We take a cut when you earn.

  • ◆ 50/50 revenue split on every sale
  • ◆ Unlimited film uploads
  • ◆ Instant debit card payouts
  • ◆ Free AVOD (ad-supported) tier
  • ◆ Hyper-local distribution tools
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Best for Pros
Tier A
$9.99 / month

Pay a flat monthly fee and keep 100% of every dollar your films earn.

You keep 100% of net PPV revenue
  • ◆ 100% of net revenue — yours
  • ◆ Unlimited film uploads
  • ◆ Instant debit card payouts
  • ◆ Free AVOD (ad-supported) tier
  • ◆ Hyper-local distribution tools
Get Tier A

Net revenue = gross sale price minus Stripe payment processing fees (~2.9% + $0.30 per transaction). Instant payouts carry a 1.5% fee, charged only when you cash out.

For Filmmakers

Your film.
Your terms.

Upload in minutes. Set your rental and purchase price. Earn from day one. No approval process. No exclusivity window.

100%
Revenue for Tier A
<30m
Payout Speed
$0
Upfront Cost
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