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Your films.
Your audience.
Your box office.

IndieHelm is the vertical-video platform built for independent filmmakers. Share your short films, host live premiere screenings, and get paid directly by the people who love your work.

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Free to join · No subscription to create · iOS coming soon
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The Last Reel
@mara.films · Drama
LIVE
👁 128 watching
@leo this shot is unreal
★ mara thank you!!
Premiere · The Last Reel
Live screening room
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Mara Okafor
@mara.films
12Films
3.1kFollowers
482Supporters
Features
Everything a filmmaker needs

From upload to premiere to getting paid — IndieHelm handles the whole journey, built mobile-first for short-form work.

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Vertical film feed
A full-screen, swipe-through feed made for short films — with real aspect-ratio support for both portrait and landscape cuts, and smooth Mux streaming.
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Live premiere screenings
Give a film the red-carpet treatment. Everyone watches the same synced screening at showtime, with a live chat room — free or ticketed, up to 500 seats.
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Four ways to earn
Tips, pay-per-view unlocks, monthly supporter subscriptions, and premiere tickets. Payments are handled securely and go to you — the creator.
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Shareable web player
Every film gets a clean link at indiehelm.com/f/… — a real web player with poster art and an “open in app” prompt, perfect for sharing anywhere.
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Film series
Group your films into named series with custom poster art — ideal for multi-part projects, seasonal anthologies, or a recurring short-film series.
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Reviews & ratings
Viewers can rate and review your films, so great work rises. Likes, comments, and ratings all feed into how your films get discovered.
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Push notifications
Know the moment you get a like, comment, tip, or follower — and ticket holders get an automatic reminder right before a premiere begins.
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Creator controls
Block, mute, and report bad actors, choose a public or private profile, and flag mature content so it only reaches viewers who’ve opted in.
Get Paid
Four ways to earn from your work

Your audience can support you however they like — one-off or ongoing. You set the terms.

$0.99–$19.99
Tips
Fans send one-tap tips on any film to say “that was great.” No cut taken from their support.
Your price
Pay-per-view
Lock a film behind a one-time unlock price. Buyers own it in their library and watch it ad-free.
$2.99–$19.99/mo
Subscriptions
Let your biggest fans back you monthly with a “support this filmmaker” subscription.
Up to 500
Premiere tickets
Sell tickets to a live screening — set your price and capacity, or make it free.
Payments are processed securely through Stripe and Apple / Google in-app purchases.
Live Premieres
Turn your release into an event

Set a showtime and screen your film live with your audience. Everyone watches the same synced moment together in a real-time chat room — and you, the filmmaker, decide when the room wraps. Free or ticketed, up to 500 seats.

🎟 Ticketed or free 💬 Live chat room 🎬 Synced screening 👑 You end the room 🔔 Auto reminders
Host your premiere →
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PREMIERE
ShowtimeTonight · 8 PM
Seats47 / 100
FormatLive + chat
$4.99
How it works
Up and running in minutes
1
Create your profile
Sign up, pick your filmmaker handle, and set up your public page with a bio, avatar, and banner.
2
Upload your film
Pick a video from your library. IndieHelm transcodes it with Mux so it streams cleanly on any device.
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Choose how to release
Post it free, set a pay-per-view price, or schedule a live premiere with tickets and a showtime.
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Get paid
Tips, unlocks, subscriptions, and ticket revenue flow to you. Your fans support you, you keep your work.
FAQ
Good questions
Is IndieHelm free?
Yes — it’s free to join, upload films, and build an audience. There’s no subscription required to create. You only pay if you choose to buy a ticket, unlock a film, or support a creator.
When is the iOS app coming?
IndieHelm is live on Android now and the iOS version is on the way. Join the waitlist below and we’ll email you the moment it lands on the App Store.
What kind of films belong here?
Short films of every genre — drama, comedy, documentary, experimental, animation. Both vertical and landscape cuts stream in their true aspect ratio.
How do I get paid?
Tips and ticket revenue are processed through Stripe and in-app purchases, and paid out to you. You keep ownership of your films — always.
What’s a live premiere?
A scheduled screening where your audience watches your film together at the same synced moment, chatting live. You can make it free or sell tickets, and you control when the room ends.
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