At Cinestruct, we've had a strong and exciting start to 2024! We kicked things off by supporting the 2024 Short. Sweet. Film Fest. with Cinevite Pledge, raising $1,000 for participating filmmakers and distributing over $900 in matching funds. We also supported the 2024 Kickass Film Fest and made Cinevite available to filmmakers with short films screening at the 48th Cleveland International Film Festival. Our filmmaker interviews have been well-received and we’ve garnered positive feedback from users of the platform.
Behind the scenes, we’ve been diligently improving the Cinevite platform.
International Support
We're thrilled to announce that the Cinevite app for iOS and Android is now available in over 150 countries worldwide! This expansion addresses a major request from filmmakers who previously could not access the app in their countries. With our vastly expanded list of supported countries, we're making the small world of independent film even smaller. We can't wait to see the cross-border connections this rollout enables!
Additionally, Cinevite Pledge is now available to filmmakers in more than 100 countries. With this update, filmmakers globally can accept sponsor pledges when their film screens at participating festivals. We believe that Cinevite Pledge is a vital resource for independent filmmakers and producers aiming to raise funds to advance their careers. We are proud to bring this opportunity to the international film community.
Streamlined Enrollment for Filmmakers
Enrolling films on the Cinevite platform and accepting sponsor contributions has become easier. We've established a direct enrollment process beyond the previous method of invitation-only. This change increases transparency and helps filmmakers better understand the benefits of enrolling their films with Cinevite.
Enhanced Sponsor Recognition
To further enhance the experience for pledge contributors, we've introduced a tiered recognition system for those making sponsor pledge contributions. Depending on the contribution amount, sponsors can now attain one of five recognition levels: Sponsor (base level), Super Sponsor, Elite Sponsor, Executive Sponsor, and Platinum Sponsor. Each contributor will see a tag displaying their respective level based on the pledged amount. The tag is prominently featured on the landing page of the related film, publicly acknowledging their support and generosity.
More coming soon!
We've got a lot more in the pipeline! Here's a sneak peek at some of the features we're developing for release in the coming months:
Film Reviews
Optimized Cinevite Web Experience
2024 is shaping up to be an incredible year for Cinevite, and we are excited for you to join us on this journey!