FilmFreeway

FilmFreeway is a Vancouver-based platform that connects filmmakers with film festivals, providing efficient submission solutions and marketing tools for the film industry. Founded in 2014 by Zachary Jones in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, FilmFreeway operates as a platform for filmmakers to submit their works to film festivals and screenplay contests. The company was acquired by Backstage LLC, a portfolio company of TA Associates, in September 2021, enhancing Backstage's creative offerings and customer reach. FilmFreeway offers a comprehensive suite of services for film festivals, screenplay contests, and submissions.

It enables filmmakers and screenwriters to submit their work seamlessly while connecting them with festival organizers. The platform serves independent filmmakers, film students, and industry professionals across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, addressing the challenges of festival entries and increasing visibility for both filmmakers and festivals. FilmFreeway generates revenue primarily from transaction fees associated with film festival submissions and contest entries. The platform charges a small percentage of the submission fees collected by festivals, allowing filmmakers to pay for entering their works while providing festivals with increased submissions and exposure.

Submission fees vary based on each festival's prominence and scale. Following its acquisition by Backstage LLC in September 2021, FilmFreeway aims to expand its creative offerings and customer reach. The acquisition will bolster its capabilities, allowing the company to potentially explore new product launches and geographical expansions, although specific details on upcoming products or markets have not been disclosed.