Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Only the rights holder—or someone with legal authority to license the film—may submit and sign the licensing agreement.
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Yes. Because Firefly's license is non-exclusive, you generally remain free to submit your film to festivals and pursue other opportunities, provided those opportunities don't require exclusivity.
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We are not accepting any AI generated content.
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Nope. Submitting your film to Firefly is completely free.
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es! Your film does not need to be a premiere. We accept films that have previously screened at festivals or have been available online, provided you have the rights to license it.
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Our team will review your submission and contact you as soon as we've made a decision. If your film is selected, we'll send you a licensing agreement before anything is published on Firefly.
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No. Uploading your film is only for our review process. Nothing will be published or distributed unless both you and Firefly sign a licensing agreement.
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Review times vary depending on the number of submissions we're receiving. We review every film individually and will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Yes. If you need to update information, or provide additional materials, simply email us at submissions@fireflyfilmstudios please include the name of the film as well as your name
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Absolutely. We welcome films from students, first-time filmmakers, and experienced professionals alike. Great storytelling is what matters most.
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We welcome films of all genres including drama, comedy, horror, documentary, animation, sci-fi, fantasy, experimental, and more.
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No. Firefly licenses films on a non-exclusive basis, meaning you generally retain the ability to pursue other distribution opportunities unless otherwise agreed upon.
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Yes. You continue to own your film. Firefly simply licenses the rights needed to stream and promote it if your film is accepted.
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Currently, Firefly is only accepting finished films.
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f available, feel free to include posters, still images, trailers, teasers, behind-the-scenes photos, press kits, or anything else that helps showcase your film.
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Not at all. While promotional materials are helpful, they are not required for your film to be considered.
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We'll contact you directly using the email address you provided during submission. Please keep an eye on your inbox (and occasionally your spam folder) for updates.
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Firefly operates on a subscription model, launching at $2.99 per month. 50% of our gross subscription revenue goes directly into the Firefly Creator Fund, which is distributed among accepted filmmakers every month.
The Creator Fund is divided using a simple formula:
50% is distributed based on each film's share of total views.
50% is distributed based on each film's share of total watch time.
Every accepted film is eligible to earn royalties. There are no minimum view requirements, follower counts, or audience thresholds to qualify. If your film is part of the Firefly library, it participates in the Creator Fund.
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Yes. Every accepted film is eligible to participate in the monthly Creator Fund. There are no minimum view counts or follower requirements to qualify. This aligns with Firefly's mission of giving every filmmaker an opportunity to earn from their work.