FilmRise grows roster of Creator Partner Programme
August 15, 2023
FilmRise, the New York City-based film & television studio and streaming network is expanding The FilmRise Creators Partner Programme to include an additional eleven creator libraries. The FilmRise Creator Partner Programme is a turnkey distribution model that curates and distributes creator content to the biggest streaming platforms in the US, Canada and abroad, spanning various genres including true crime, food, wildlife, comedy, gaming and lifestyle. This expansion solidifies FilmRise’s position as the leading distributor of creator content to streaming platforms for FAST, AVoD, SVoD and pay-TV platforms across English-speaking territories worldwide. The announcement was made today by Max Einhorn, SVP, Acquisitions and Co-Productions.
This summer, FilmRise will distribute UnspeakablePlays, a spinoff of the popular series Unspeakable, which will highlight the creator’s gaming vertical. Additionally, the studio will distribute That Chapter and Sam and Colby, its first set of true crime/paranormal exploration programmes in the Creator space. The three series will debut on The FilmRise Streaming Network including select FilmRise FAST channels and on third-party streaming platforms.
Sam and Colby has been nominated for the 2023 Streamy Awards: Show of the Year and Unscripted categories. The 13th annual Streamy Awards take place on August 27th in Los Angeles.
Gaming-centric creators that have joined the FilmRise Creator Partner Programme include: LazarBeam, ShanePlays, PrestonGamez, and Hyper. Additionally, Kendall Rae, TheWhyFiles, Ididathing, and Jschlatt are signed for upcoming distribution with FilmRise.
Einhorn commented: “With this announcement, it is clear that the world’s top creators have come to recognise FilmRise as a leader in streaming platform distribution with our unmatched global audience reach and curation, marketing and promotional support. We’re a turnkey one stop for digital platform streaming monetization for creators.”