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Tubi and Kickstarter Launch FilmStream Collective Fund to Support Indie Filmmakers

Eligible creators have until August 31 to apply for Tubi-funded post-production grants that guarantee three months of exclusive streaming

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Overview

  • Tubi will invest an unspecified amount in Kickstarter’s FilmStream Collective Fund to help filmmakers cover critical post-production costs such as editing, sound and marketing
  • Creators who launch Kickstarter campaigns by August 31, 2025, qualify for FilmStream grants, with ten near-completion projects receiving direct pledges
  • A curated lineup of more than 20 Kickstarter-backed films will debut on Tubi as exclusive titles for their first three months after release
  • Producers of selected films will share in the advertising revenue generated by viewer engagement on Tubi’s ad-supported platform, which reaches around 97 million monthly users
  • The partnership builds on Tubi’s Stubios program and broader strategy to expand original content and position the service as a hub for emerging Hollywood talent