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Content Rights
You must own or control the rights needed to distribute the submitted content.
For independent producers & storytellers
Bring your story HOME - and build recurring income.
Hometown Stream gives independent producers a direct-to-audience distribution path for marketable, family-appropriate films, series, and programs. Contributors earn from subscribers and rentals—not views or advertising.
$6per attributed subscriber each month
$3per qualifying rental
2–4 weekstypical review window
AutomaticStripe Connect payouts
Explainer video
A streaming model designed differently.
Watch the overview before applying. Hometown Stream is built to help creators connect their existing and future audience to a subscription plan tied to their content.
No ad-revenue guessing and no payment based only on view counts.
Accepted contributors receive a branded landing page and their own subscription plan.
Monthly subscriber reporting and automated Stripe Connect payouts keep the process clear.
How contributors get paid
Turn loyal viewers into predictable revenue.
Contributors are paid from attributed subscriptions and rentals, with automatic payments sent to a connected Stripe account.
$6
per subscriber, per month
$3
per rental
✓ Your own landing page
✓ Your own subscription plan
✓ Monthly subscription report
✓ Stripe Connect payouts
Estimate your monthly contributor income
Enter an example number of subscribers and rentals. This is an illustration, not a guarantee.
Illustrative monthly payout
$1,650
Calculated at $6 per subscriber plus $3 per rental. Actual earnings depend on audience conversion and the final signed agreement.
Does your content qualify?
A wide range of stories. Four clear standards.
Hometown Stream considers many types of content, provided the project is rights-cleared, marketable, and appropriate for a broad audience.
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Content Rating
Content must be no more restrictive than PG-13 or TV-14. Politically driven, activist, or intentionally divisive content is not considered.
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Content Length
Series episodes should be consistent in length and generally at least 20 minutes, except for children’s programming.
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Marketable Content
An existing following helps but is not required. You should understand the audience for your project and how you will help reach them.
Content can include:
Films
Series
Documentaries
Lifestyle & exercise
Travel & vacation
Children’s programming
Faith & family
Educational content
Qualified content next steps
From trailer submission to launch.
The redesigned process removes the email back-and-forth and gives creators a clear sequence to follow.
Step 01Start here
Complete the application
Send your contact, production company, address, project title, category, and short synopsis through the form below.
Step 02Dropbox
Upload your trailer
Use the dedicated Dropbox folder and label the file with your production company and project name.
Step 032–4 weeks
Our team reviews it
If the project is accepted for the next stage, Hometown Stream will contact you within the stated review window.
Step 04If accepted
Call, agreement & setup
Schedule a call, sign the Distribution & Monetization Agreement, provide a Tax ID, and establish Stripe Connect.
Step 05Delivery
Provide final assets
Deliver the 1080p master, descriptions, title graphics, trailer, media kit, and talent headshots.
Step 06Launch
Promote and earn
Hometown Stream builds your landing page and plan; you actively market the content and receive attributed payouts.
Final delivery package after acceptance
01Full-quality final video in 1080p, preferably .mp4 or .mpg.
02Official show or film title.
03Long description including director, writer, stars, and story.
04Short description for cards and promotional listings.
05Media kit, trailer, full-resolution title graphics, and talent headshots.
06Commitment to promote and market your content on Hometown Stream.
Submit your project
Application first. Trailer upload second.
Complete both steps so the Hometown Stream team can match your contact information to the correct trailer.
Contributor application
Required fields are marked with an asterisk. Submissions are emailed to Hometown Stream.
Thank you—your application was submitted. The final step is to upload your trailer using the Dropbox button beside this form.
Frequently asked questions
What creators usually want to know.
These answers preserve the current contributor requirements while making the process easier to understand.
How is Hometown Stream different from other streaming services?
Contributor compensation is tied to attributed subscribers and qualifying rentals rather than advertising impressions or view counts alone.
What types of content are considered?
Hometown Stream considers films, series, documentaries, children’s content, lifestyle, exercise, travel, educational, faith, family, and other broadly marketable programming that meets the rights and rating standards.
Do I need an existing audience?
An existing following is helpful but not required. You should be able to identify the likely audience and explain how you will help promote the project.
What should I submit for the initial review?
Complete the application form and upload a trailer or representative video sample to the Dropbox folder. Use matching project names so the materials can be paired correctly.
How long does the review take?
If your content advances, you should generally hear from the Hometown Stream team within two to four weeks.
What happens if my project is accepted?
The next stage includes a phone call, a Distribution & Monetization Agreement, Stripe Connect setup, Tax ID collection, marketing expectations, and delivery of final content and promotional assets.
How and how much do contributors get paid?
The current page states $6 per attributed subscriber per month and $3 per qualifying rental, with automatic payments through Stripe Connect and a monthly subscription report. Final payment terms are controlled by the signed agreement.
Does submitting guarantee distribution?
No. Every project is reviewed for rights, rating, length, quality, market fit, and alignment with Hometown Stream before an offer is made.
Your audience is already out there. Give them a place to support your work.
Start with the application, upload your trailer, and let Hometown Stream evaluate the fit.