INDIEWOOD
- LEARN
- WATCH
- CREATE
WE'RE BUILDING THE WORLD AROUND FILMS.
Indiewood is an independent cinema ecosystem bringing together education, distribution and production under one roof. From the first filmmaking workshop to the finished film reaching an audience, Indiewood is designed to give independent filmmakers a place to learn, create, collaborate and grow.
Our Ecosystem
DISCOVER
LEARN
CREATE
DISTRIBUTE
DISTRIBUTE
GROW
MARKETING
FILM BUDGETING
Workshop
Students trained
Online n Offline models
Happy Clients
indiewood ecosystem
- RHON TRAVELTA
- SARAH MONICA
- ARNOLD SWASANASEGAR
INDIE FILM SCHOOL
Indie Film School is the education arm of Indiewood, built to give aspiring filmmakers, actors, writers, cinematographers and creatives real-world exposure to the art and craft of filmmaking.
With dozens of workshops across India and 500+ students trained, we focus on practical learning, hands-on experience and collaboration — because the best way to learn filmmaking is to make films.
Workshop ORGANIZED
Students trained
Online n Offline models
GLIMPSES FROM OUR WORKSHOPS
CINEMATOGRAPHY
DIRECTION
SCREENWRITING
ACTING
EDITING
NETWORK
- MOON OTT
THE HOME TO INDEPENDENT CINEMA.
Moon OTT is one of the biggest platforms dedicated exclusively to independent cinema. With 1000+ independent films and 10 lakh+ annual viewership, we are creating a space where unique stories and bold voices reach the audiences that truly value them.
From short films to feature films, documentaries to series, Moon OTT is built for storytellers who dare to be different.
Independent films
Annual viewership
Independent cinema
SHORT FILMS
FEATURE FILMS
DOCUMENTARIES
WEB SERIES
TRUSTED BY FILMMAKERS. LOVED BY AUDIENCES.
Official Selection
Indie Film Community Partner
1000+ Happy Filmmakers
10 LAKH+ Active Viewers
create
- RHON TRAVELTA
- SARAH MONICA
- ARNOLD SWASANASEGAR
INDIEWOOD ORIGINALS
Indiewood Originals is the production arm of Indiewood, created to develop and produce original films with independent filmmakers and emerging talent.
We believe great cinema can come from anywhere – and that the next generation of Indian filmmakers deserves opportunities to build ambitious stories outside the traditional system.
ORIGINAL STORIES
EMERGING TALENT
BOLD CINEMA
BUILT FOR AUDIENCES
BECOME A DISTRIBUTOR WITH US
Join Indiewood as a Distributor and become a key part of India’s independent cinema movement. Discover great films, bring them to the ecosystem and earn with every film you introduce.
WHY JOIN AS AN INDIEWOOD DISTRIBUTOR?
Access a wide network of independent filmmakers and amazing content.
Build a strong library of films and grow your presence in the indie film space.
Connect with filmmakers and be their trusted distribution partner.
We support promotion across Moon OTT and our social channels (424K+ reach).
Earn upfront acquisition commission + ongoing revenue share on every film you bring in.
Films are available on mobile, web, tablets and smart TVs with zero buffering.
HOW YOU EARN THROUGH MOON OTT
YOU BRING A FILM
WE RELEASE ON MOON OTT
REVENUE SHARED FROM
SUBSCRIPTIONS
YOU GET A FAIR SHARE OF THE REVENUE
Earn every time the film is watched. More viewers, More subscribers. More revenue for you.
DISTRIBUTOR PASS
Membership Option | Fee |
Lifetime Distributor Pass | ₹1,00,000 — One Time |
Annual Distributor Pass | ₹50,000 — Per Year |
DISTRIBUTOR EARNING STRUCTURE
You earn ₹1,00,000 commission against the applicable film submission fee (upfront).
You earn 10% revenue share on defined Indiewood revenue generated from the films you bring, subject to the Distributor Agreement.
- Example
If you bring 100 short films (submission fee ₹3,000 each):
- Gross submission value: ₹3,00,000
- Your acquisition commission: ₹1,00,000
- 10% revenue share on earnings from these films
ONE ECOSYSTEM. ENDLESS STORIES.
NO GATEKEEPERS. NO COMPROMISE. JUST CINEMA.
YOUR STORY. OUR STAGE. TOGETHER, WE EARN.
JOIN INDIEWOOD TODAY!
Be a part of India’s movement.
ABOUT US
BUILT BY FILMMAKERS
Indiewood is more than a platform – it’s a vision brought to life by filmmakers who live and breathe cinema.
SANKSHAY BABBER
FOUNDER
Filmmaker. Entrepreneur. Storyteller
With 75+ films and 180+ awards, Sankshay is on a mission to make independent cinema accessible.
SHIVENDRA TRIVEDI
CO-FOUNDER
Actor. Acting Coach. Filmmaker.
Actor, coach and storyteller, Shivendra brings the craft of performance and mentorship to the next generation.
Founder Quote
“Together, we are building an ecosystem where filmmakers can learn, create, distribute and build careers.”
FILMS MADE
AWARDS WON
STUDENTS TRAINED
ANNUAL VIEWERS
THE IDEA
A simple idea to create opportunities for indie filmmakers.
INDIE FILM SCHOOL
Workshops, training and the first batch of storytellers.
MOON OTT
The Home to Independent Cinema was born.
INDIEWOOD ORIGINALS
Original stories. Bold filmmakers.
THE MOVEMENT
A growing ecosystem of creators and audiences.
HAVE A FILM?
WANT TO LEARN?
ACTOR OR CREW?