Looking for some insight and opinions on the VOD platform of Vimeo? Have you sold any downloads/rents through them? Thanks for your thoughts and sharing your experiences!
Distribution : Vimeo: has anyone had success in sales of projects on Vimeo? by Cherelynn Baker
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Cherelynn, have you tried Indie Rights? They're picking up my film Craig Quits His Day Job. They rely on you to spread the word on social media, and they capitalize on their film market connections. It's about as good a deal as one can expect for a low budget film without star names in the cast. Oh, and btw, I had a terrible experience with Vimeo VOD a few years ago. I just don't think very many people go there to pay to watch films.
I believe Vimeo is a good platform, but I have used VHX.tv (now owned by Vimeo)
Hey Eric I'm in the same boat, I have an indie comedy and no recognizable attachments. I have been looking into indierights as well as self distribution through Vimeo. My question for you is since both indierights and Vimeo require marketing from filmmakers what's the major difference? I like the 90% cut with Vimeo so I would like to get your feedback since you have dealt with both.
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Rahim, all I know is I could not entice anyone to pay to watch a feature length movie of mine on Vimeo On Demand a few years ago. There isn't much of a fee - I think it was $200 - but I would look at the Comments sections for other movies there, WITH well known stars, and the Comments sections were always blank. To me that is a BAD sign. There did not appear to be much consumer activity or enthusiasm at the site, period. I'm early in the process with Indie Rights - assembling all of my deliverables - so I can't speak to how effective they ultimately are. But everything I'm hearing from the industry is - Comedies do not sell without star names. There are no exceptions - unless perhaps you have festival success at major festivals. So, your best hopes are: Indie Rights, Gravitas, or Indican - smaller distributors where you will receive no MG up front but at least a slim chance of revenue down the road. The hope is your film will find a small but appreciative audience and you can live to fight another day.
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FWIW, Indican made an offer for my comedy Craig Quits His Day Job earlier this year, but we could not agree to terms. Their communication style was haphazard and unprofessional, which didn't help. Gravitas wasn't interested but gave me some helpful advice. Indie Rights seems like the best, and probably, only real viable option.
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Thanks for your insight Eric, it's very helpful. I do see what you mean about Vimeo. Though I do like the split, it would have to be a viable option. I hope everything works out for your film on indie rights, I'll be looking out for it.
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Eric Paul Chapman Thank you so much for your thoughtful and insight filled answer - that's exactly what I was looking to hear - resources! I too noticed that Vimeo does not have any comments. I'm looking into your suggestions now!