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Rights
Secure. Clear. Global.
We help organize rights, chain-of-title materials, release permissions, and distribution documentation.
- Chain-of-title
- Release permissions
- Distribution paperwork
EST. SLATEBRIDGE DISTRIBUTION LLC
Independent FilmDistribution & Licensing.
Helping independent films move from slate to screen through platform access, rights management, release strategy, and transparent revenue tracking.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SOKNO PRODUCTIONS
TUBI
ROKU
PRIME
APPLE
PLUTO
YOUTUBE
CATALOG
NETWORK / 01
FROM SLATE TO SCREEN
02 / WHAT WE DO
Three disciplines. One distribution engine.
SlateBridge Media is built on three operating pillars—each a measurable layer of the path from finished film to compounding catalog.
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Reach
Strategic. Targeted. Scalable.
We prepare films for platform outreach, audience development, social launch, and release pathways.
- Platform outreach
- Audience development
- Release pathways
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Revenue
Tracked. Transparent. Repeatable.
We track gross revenue, fees, recoupment, net revenue, profit pool, and payout logic by title.
- Gross & net tracking
- Recoupment logic
- Profit-pool payouts
03 / DISTRIBUTION ENGINE
Built To Move FilmsLike Assets.
SlateBridge Media treats every film as a project-level asset with its own deliverables, release plan, revenue waterfall, and reporting dashboard.
01
Production
02
Packaging
03
Platform Outreach
04
Release
05
Revenue
06
Recoupment
07
Reinvestment
08
Catalog Growth
- 01Production
- 02Packaging
- 03Platform Outreach
- 04Release
- 05Revenue
- 06Recoupment
- 07Reinvestment
- 08Catalog Growth
04 / PLATFORM MATRIX
Platform Access Map
A clear, working view of where each independent title belongs—and the Q3 action that moves it there.
| Platform | Best Access Route | Monetization | Best For | Q3 Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tubi | Direct partner or aggregator | AVOD / Revenue Share | Indie features / broad audience | Build slate + partner outreach |
The Roku Channel | Direct content partner | AVOD / FAST | On-demand + future channel play | Submit partnership inquiry |
Amazon Prime Video Direct | Direct / delivery partner | TVOD buy / rent | Transactional access / credibility | Prepare title delivery |
Apple TV | Approved delivery partner | TVOD buy / rent | Premium transactional placement | Source delivery vendor |
Pluto TV | Direct partner or aggregator | FAST / AVOD | Curated catalog / channel play | Build catalog before pitch |
YouTube / Owned Site | Direct owned channel | Ads / rentals / funnel | Marketing + audience capture | Launch trailer & audience funnel |
Tubi
- Best Access Route
- Direct partner or aggregator
- Monetization
- AVOD / Revenue Share
- Best For
- Indie features / broad audience
- Q3 Action
- Build slate + partner outreach
The Roku Channel
- Best Access Route
- Direct content partner
- Monetization
- AVOD / FAST
- Best For
- On-demand + future channel play
- Q3 Action
- Submit partnership inquiry
Amazon Prime Video Direct
- Best Access Route
- Direct / delivery partner
- Monetization
- TVOD buy / rent
- Best For
- Transactional access / credibility
- Q3 Action
- Prepare title delivery
Apple TV
- Best Access Route
- Approved delivery partner
- Monetization
- TVOD buy / rent
- Best For
- Premium transactional placement
- Q3 Action
- Source delivery vendor
Pluto TV
- Best Access Route
- Direct partner or aggregator
- Monetization
- FAST / AVOD
- Best For
- Curated catalog / channel play
- Q3 Action
- Build catalog before pitch
YouTube / Owned Site
- Best Access Route
- Direct owned channel
- Monetization
- Ads / rentals / funnel
- Best For
- Marketing + audience capture
- Q3 Action
- Launch trailer & audience funnel
05 / DELIVERABLES
Required FilmDeliverables.
Every title that enters the catalog ships with the same vetted package. No exceptions. No platform surprises.
16 ITEMS · STANDARD PACKAGE
- Platform-ready master01
- Trailer02
- Poster art and key art03
- Stills and thumbnails04
- Closed captions / subtitles05
- Metadata sheet06
- Synopsis07
- Cast and crew info08
- Music cue sheet09
- Chain-of-title documentation10
- Actor releases11
- Location releases12
- Music clearances13
- E&O insurance14
- Distribution agreement15
- Revenue tracker / title P&L16
06 / Q3 ROADMAP
Ninety Days. Three Movements.
Q3 is structured to take SlateBridge Media from foundation to active outreach with a repeatable monthly rhythm.
MONTH 01
July
Foundation
Finalize brand, landing page, email, social channels, legal templates, first title audit.
- Brand + landing page live
- Email + social channels active
- Legal templates locked
- First title audit complete
MONTH 02
August
Packaging
Package first title, finalize deliverables, build platform list, launch trailer/poster content.
- First title fully packaged
- All 16 deliverables ready
- Platform shortlist confirmed
- Trailer & key art launched
MONTH 03
September
Outreach
Submit to platforms/aggregators, follow up with buyers, begin creator outreach, publish slate deck, activate reporting dashboard.
- Platforms / aggregators submitted
- Buyer follow-up cycle
- Creator outreach activated
- Slate deck + dashboard live
08 / REVENUE LOGIC
Built Around CleanRecoupment.
Every title should be tracked by gross revenue, platform fees, distributor / aggregator fees, delivery costs, marketing costs, net revenue, budget recouped, remaining unrecovered budget, profit pool, partner payout, and payment date.
- Per-title P&L
- Transparent waterfall to investors
- Payout dates locked to platform settlement
- Catalog-level aggregation in dashboard
TITLE WATERFALL / ILLUSTRATIVE
INDEXED TO 100
Gross Revenue
100Total platform inflow
Platform Fees
−18Tubi, Roku, Pluto et al.
Aggregator / Distributor Fees
−14Delivery partner share
Delivery Costs
−6Encoding, QC, captions
Marketing Costs
−8Campaign & creator spend
Net Revenue
54Available for recoupment
Budget Recoupment
32Restoring production capital
Profit Pool
22Distributable profits
Partner / Investor Payouts
22Per agreement waterfall
Illustrative example. Actual waterfall percentages vary by platform, deal terms, and title-level economics.
09 / PARTNERSHIP
Production MeetsDistribution Infrastructure.
SoKno Productions leads creative development and production. SlateBridge Media handles platform strategy, packaging, licensing, release operations, and revenue tracking.
— THE OPERATING THESIS
SoKno
creates.
Creative development, financing, and production.
SlateBridge
distributes.
Platform strategy, licensing, release operations, revenue.
The catalog
compounds.
Each release stacks reach, revenue, and platform standing.
10 / FINAL CTA
Ready To Move Your FilmFrom Slate To Screen?
Submit your title for distribution review, request information about our platform strategy, or open a partnership conversation. All submissions are reviewed by the SlateBridge team.
Audience Is Leverage.
The Q3 launch includes YouTube, Instagram, Reels, TikTok, and Shorts to build demand, credibility, and platform leverage before and during distribution.
YouTube
trailers, interviews, behind-the-scenes, release updates
Long-form authority
Instagram
posters, cast features, production stills, partner announcements
Visual credibility
Reels / TikTok / Shorts
emotional clips, scene hooks, creator education, distribution journey
Velocity & reach
Email List
release alerts, filmmaker updates, investor / partner visibility
Owned audience