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Democratizing Film Distribution

Now in invite-only beta with a limited set of venues and pilot workflows. Request access, submit your pilot details, and preview the dashboards we are building together.

View what's live & what's next

Where independent stories find the spotlight

Features

Beta access for every ReelVenue persona

We are onboarding new partners through private invites. Each persona below shows what you can do today during the beta and what we have slated for the roadmap as we expand access.

Theater Owners

Keep every pilot screen thriving

During beta, publish pilot availability, share venue details, and collaborate directly with filmmakers through invite-only dashboards.

  • ✓ Request access and list your pilot venues for filmmakers to review.
  • ✓ Submit programming windows and policies for curated pitches.
  • ✓ View placeholder dashboards for revenue, schedules, and marketing workflows coming soon.
  • Roadmap: Nationwide projections, real-time revenue insights, and loyalty tools for every auditorium.

Filmmakers & Producers

Launch pilot runs on your terms

Share your film slate with participating venues, add pilot route preferences, and see how your titles appear in the current dashboards.

  • ✓ Request beta access and submit pilot materials for invited venues.
  • ✓ Coordinate holds and window preferences with theater teams inside the platform.
  • ✓ Preview placeholder analytics and reporting panels that will power full rollouts.
  • Roadmap: Nationwide projections, real-time box office + loyalty analytics, and social amplification for your campaigns.

Audience Members

Discover and champion new voices

Today, audiences can follow along with featured pilots and see what's coming to participating venues while we expand access.

  • ✓ Browse showcase highlights from current pilots and track where they will play next.
  • ✓ Join the waitlist to get notified when ticketing opens in your area.
  • Roadmap: Real-time ticketing, loyalty rewards, social discovery, and audience feedback loops.

The Challenge

Independent filmmakers struggle to get their work on the big screen. Theaters have empty seats and unused screen time. Audiences miss out on incredible, diverse cinema. ReelVenue solves this.

Founders

JD

Jaice DuMars

Co-Founder & CEO

Jaice champions exhibitor success, combining a background in theater operations with a passion for elevating underrepresented filmmakers. They architect partnerships that keep community screens vibrant.

jaice@reelvenue.com
CB

Chris Bythewood

Co-Founder & COO

Chris translates indie film production experience into operational excellence. From workflow automation to financial modeling, they ensure ReelVenue runs smoothly for every storyteller on the platform.

chris@reelvenue.com
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Taylor Morden

Co-Founder & CCO

Taylor, an award-winning documentarian, curates the creative vision of ReelVenue. They advocate for authentic storytelling and design the audience experiences that turn screenings into unforgettable events.

taylor@reelvenue.com