Colossus Vision

To be the definitive global platform that connects discerning audiences with rare, independent, and culturally significant cinema, while offering the most transparent and filmmaker-friendly distribution model in the industry.

Unique Value Proposition (UVP): Colossus is the Filmmaker-First Hybrid Streamer. We combine a highly curated library of rare independent/international titles and unseen American cultural cinema with an essential collection of mainstream content, all built on a revolutionary 85/15 royalty split that empowers creators.

Core Pillars

Curated Excellence: A high-quality, diverse library that cannot be found anywhere else.
Creator Empowerment: A fair, transparent, and industry-leading financial model for filmmakers.
Community & Showcase: Active marketing, festivals, and promotion to elevate independent voices.

I. Distribution & Filmmaker Model

The Filmmaker-First Model is the heart of Colossus's brand identity.

Component

Royalty Split

Ownership

Recoupment

Marketing Support

Colossus Policy

85% to the Filmmaker / 15% to Colossus.

Filmmakers retain their Master rights and Copyright.

Colossus takes its 15% cut after any direct marketing expenses have been recouped (if applicable, which should be clearly defined and capped). The 85/15 applies to the net revenue.

Dedicated Marketing & Festival Service: Colossus will actively help market titles, create targeted online campaigns, and organize the Colossus Film Festival/Showcase series.

Strategic Advantage

This is significantly higher than many other digital distributors (a typical indie distribution split can sometimes be 50/50 or less after costs), making Colossus highly attractive to independent creators.

Provides maximum control and future licensing power to the creator, a major selling point.

Ensures transparency and trust, aligning with the "Filmmaker-First" philosophy.

Goes beyond simple distribution to become a true partner in a film's success.

Content Upload

A user-friendly Content Management System (CMS) for filmmakers to upload, tag metadata, and track performance. (Key platform feature: Result 1.1)

Enables self-service for a high volume of independent content while maintaining quality control.

II. Membership Plans

Your pricing strategy should reflect the high value of the curated, rare content, as well as the mainstream titles. (Comparable niche indie services often range from $4.99 to $7.99 per month - Result 2.1, 2.3). A tiered structure can maximize revenue streams and audience segments.

Colossus
Basic
$7.99/mo
(or $79.99/yr)

Access to Rare & Independent Library, including the International and Black Cultural collections
1 Stream, HD Quality. First access to Film Festival titles.
The Niche Cinephile / Independent Film Lover

Colossus
Premium
$12.99/mo
(or $129.99/yr)

ALL Content: Rare/Independent Library PLUS Mainstream Film & TV Catalog
4 Streams, 4K/UHD Quality, Download & Offline viewing
The Mainstream User seeking unique content

Colossus
Patron
$19.99/mo
(or $199.99/yr)

ALL Content (same as Premium)
All Premium features PLUS Director's Corner access (exclusive bonus content, Q&As) and a special 10% discount on Colossus Festival passes/merch
The Dedicated Supporter / Film Community Enthusiast

Self-Distribution Note: You could also offer a Transactional Video On-Demand (TVOD) option for new releases and high-demand festival films, allowing users to rent/buy the title for a premium price before it hits the subscription library.(Result 2.4)

III. Content Curation Strategy

The content mix is your competitive edge against larger streamers.

Rare Independent & International

Direct deals with indie producers, film schools, and foreign sales agents using the 85/15 offer. Focus on titles without a current digital home
Cinephiles, film students, international audiences

Unseen Black Cultural Cinema

Dedicated outreach to archives, historical societies, and creators/estates of classic/rare Black films and television shows
Cultural enthusiasts, researchers, and general audiences are seeking historical context and rarity

Mainstream Film & TV Catalog

Licensing deals with major studios or content aggregators for a rotation of well-known, foundational content
Broad appeal, to ensure the platform has anchor content to justify the Premium tier

IV. Launch & Marketing Strategy

Your marketing must emphasize the unique content and the unique creator partnership. (Result 4.1, 4.3)

Filmmaker Advocacy

Launch with an "85/15 Pledge" campaign. Create testimonial videos from filmmakers praising the financial model
Directly attack the industry's exploitative distribution norms to gain press and filmmaker trust

Niche Content Spotlight

Partner with film historians, cultural commentators, and genre-specific influencers to review and highlight the Rare & Black Cultural Cinema collections
Drive highly-targeted organic traffic and establish Colossus as an authority in specific niches. (Result 4.3)

The Colossus Festival

Announce a flagship annual/biannual "Colossus Filmmaker Showcase & Festival," exclusively featuring titles from the platform. Use festival hype for pre-launch content acquisitions and marketing
Create an event-driven hook that drives both filmmaker submissions and audience subscriptions

Social Media

Run behind-the-scenes features, director interviews, and "Why I Chose Colossus" posts on all platforms. (Result 4.4)
Build community, showcase content quality, and reinforce the platform's creator-friendly image

Technical Platform

Ensure scalable architecture, Adaptive Bitrate Streaming, and robust DRM (Digital Rights Management) to protect content and provide a high-quality viewing experience. (Result 1.1)
Technical performance is non-negotiable for a premium streaming service

Colossus:
Where the music & film gets paid what it's worth