Movie Discovery

Project Overview

Movie Discovery is a comprehensive video-on-demand (VOD) platform network designed to connect independent filmmakers with audiences, particularly in academic and public library settings. The platform enables producers and rights-holders to earn revenue while providing customers with flexible access to watch movies anytime through rental, purchase, or subscription models.

Platform Network

Movie Discovery operates as a group of interconnected websites serving different market segments:

• jflix.net - General independent film streaming
• jvod.org - Video-on-demand for educational institutions
• library-films.com - Specialized platform for public and academic libraries
• Respective blogs for each platform providing film news and updates

Key Features

Flexible Monetization Models

• Purchase - Buy movies for permanent access at rights-holder prices
• Rental - Temporary access at lower cost
• Site subscription - All-you-can-watch access with recurring payments
• Affiliate program - Earn commissions by promoting films

Filmmaker-Friendly Platform

• Branded VOD creation - Filmmakers create fully branded channels at no cost
• Year-round sales - Not limited to events or festivals
• Maintain identity - Keep your brand without being lost in large libraries
• Direct revenue - Rights-holders set their own pricing

Advanced Search & Discovery

• Innovative search technology - Find any film quickly
• Curated collections - Organized by genre, theme, and subject
• Academic focus - Special categorization for educational content

Institutional Features

• IP-based authentication - Seamless access for library patrons without individual login
• Educational licensing - Specialized pricing and access models for institutions
• Public performance rights - Appropriate licensing for classroom and library screenings

User Experience

• Intuitive interface - Easy-to-use for all audiences
• Watch anytime - 24/7 streaming access
• Multi-device support - Access across different platforms

Target Market

• Academic institutions - Universities and colleges seeking educational film content
• Public libraries - Providing streaming services to patrons
• Independent filmmakers - Seeking distribution channels
• Documentary producers - Educational and social issue content
• Film enthusiasts - Viewers seeking independent and art-house films

Business Model

• Rights-holder pricing - Filmmakers set their own prices
• Multiple revenue streams - Rental, purchase, and subscription income
• Institutional licensing - Bulk access for libraries and schools
• Affiliate marketing - Additional promotion channels

Technologies Used

• Platform: Web-based VOD
• Streaming: Video delivery infrastructure
• Authentication: IP-based and user-based systems
• Payment processing: Multiple payment gateway integration
• Search: Advanced film discovery algorithms

Market Focus

The platform specializes in serving the educational and library markets, providing:

• Curated independent film collections
• Educational documentaries
• Art-house cinema
• International films
• Social issue content

Project Duration

Launched: March 2020
Status: Active
Website: https://movie-discovery.com/
Network Sites: jflix.net, jvod.org, library-films.com

Project Highlights

Movie Discovery demonstrates Ready Bytes' expertise in building specialized VOD platforms for niche markets. By focusing on independent filmmakers and institutional customers (libraries and educational institutions), the platform fills a unique gap in the streaming ecosystem, providing a sustainable distribution model for quality independent content.