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How to distribute AI films

A practical distribution guide for AI filmmakers, from rights and disclosure to curated streaming and FAST.

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how to distribute AI films
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filmmaker
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Short answer

How to distribute AI films

To distribute an AI film, start with rights, disclosure, deliverables, and audience fit. Then choose a route: direct audience release, curated platform, festival, distributor, AVOD, FAST, or a mix. Pylon is designed for AI-native and AI-assisted narrative films that need curation, provenance discipline, and a real watch path.

Distribution checklist

Before pitching anyone, prepare a clean package. The film needs title, synopsis, credits, runtime, genre, stills, captions, trailer, rights notes, AI disclosure, music clearance, and a deliverable master.

  • Confirm you control the film and required assets
  • Write an AI usage note in plain language
  • Prepare both viewer copy and partner-facing metadata

Where Pylon sits

Pylon is not a bulk upload warehouse. It is a curated path for AI cinema where the release context, creator economics, and viewer discovery layer are part of the product.

FAQ

Common questions

Do AI films need special disclosure to distribute?

They should have clear AI disclosure. Some markets and partners may require more formal labeling, so filmmakers should track rules where they plan to release.

Should I submit to festivals before streaming?

It depends on goals. Festivals can create credibility and press. Streaming can create audience data and revenue sooner. The best route may use both.

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