Black American Cinema  ·  HBCU Productions  ·  Independent Film

Your film deserves
a real home.

TRG Distribution handles the platform relationship so you don't have to. You track your film through every stage — named stages, real updates, direct contact. No black box. No automated queue. No algorithms deciding your fate.

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Why filmmakers choose us
100%
Guaranteed placement on approval
72hr
QC review turnaround
Zero
Hidden QC or submission fees
Free
Student submissions — always
$0
Upfront Cost for Students
72h
From Submission to Decision
15%
Lowest Rev Share — Partner Tier
Why Us

Distribution that works
for filmmakers.

Filmhub runs on algorithms. TRG runs on relationships. Every paid plan includes a named contact and a confirmed release date. Every plan — including free — includes pipeline visibility: you see each stage your film is in, by name.
Guaranteed Placement
Every approved submission is placed on Vanta Black TV. Distribute and Partner plans include a confirmed go-live date so you can launch on your schedule. Your film gets a real streaming credit before you approach Netflix or Tubi.
A Person, Not a Queue
You have a named contact. Real response times. No logging into a dashboard to discover whether anyone noticed your film exists.
Filmmaker-First Terms
Short agreements. Transparent revenue splits. No surprise QC fees. No platform placements without your knowledge. Students always submit free. Our anti-stranding clause (§10 of our Terms) means if TRG ever shuts down, your rights revert and your data exports automatically — the Distribber scenario, addressed in writing.
How It Works

From submission to
streaming in four steps.

We handle the technical complexity. You focus on your film. Every submission gets a real human review — not an algorithm.
01
Submit Your Film
Fill out our submission form. Provide a file link and poster. We accept features, shorts, docs, and series. No upfront cost for students.
02
We Review & QC
Our team reviews your submission within 72 hours. We check technical specs, correct poster sizing, and verify rights documentation.
03
You Go Live
Approved films are placed on Vanta Black TV. Distribute and Partner plans include a confirmed release date — so you can coordinate press and marketing around your launch.
04
You Get Paid
Revenue is tracked monthly. Your cut is paid directly. No quarterly delays, no chasing payments. Your dashboard shows exactly what your film is earning.
Pricing

Choose your path
to streaming.

Annual plans. No monthly billing. No surprise fees. Revenue share is how we grow together.
Students & First Films
Submit
Free
30% revenue share — we earn when you earn
  • Vanta Black TV placement
  • Basic QC review
  • Standard listing & metadata
  • Revenue dashboard access
  • Monthly payment
Get Started Free
Most Popular
Distribute
$149
Per year + 20% revenue share
  • Everything in Submit
  • Scheduled release date
  • Poster & spec correction included
  • Dedicated contact person
  • Priority 72hr QC review
  • Multi-platform expansion roadmap
  • Unlimited submissions per year

Scheduled release dates included. Filmhub charges $599/quarter for the same feature.

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Serious Independents
Partner
$299
Per year + 15% revenue share
  • Everything in Distribute
  • Marketing asset creation
  • HBCU award submission support
  • Festival strategy consultation
  • 24hr response time
  • First access to new platforms
  • Unlimited submissions per year
Go Partner
Submit

Start your distribution
journey.

Submit
Free
Distribute
$149
Partner
$299
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Guidelines
What we accept.
Content we review
Feature films, short films, documentaries, web series
Student productions and first-time filmmaker projects
Any genre — we review on story merit, not category
International filmmakers welcome
Technical requirements
Minimum 1080p resolution — 4K preferred
H.264 or ProRes video codec
Stereo or 5.1 audio mix
English subtitles or closed captions required
All music must be cleared or licensed
Proof of rights ownership required at submission
What happens after you submit
You will receive a confirmation within 24 hours. Our review team responds within 72 hours with an approval, a corrections list, or a decline with specific feedback. We do not disappear after you submit.
We place your film. You drive your audience.
TRG handles platform delivery, QC, scheduling, and the ongoing platform relationship. Once your film is live, promotion is yours — social, press, community. Films that grow are championed by their creators.
Our streaming partners
Vanta Black TV — guaranteed placement on approval
Additional platform partnerships announced as they're confirmed.
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