International Platforms
Region-specific and diaspora platforms serving global audiences — from Ukrainian cinema to Cambodian OTT, Bengali SVOD, Southeast Asian streaming, and world cinema discovery platforms. Many accept direct submissions.
FilmDoo
FilmDoo is a UK-based world cinema discovery platform that curates international films and connects them with global audiences. Active in Southeast Asia with significant subscriber bases in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. They accept direct filmmaker submissions and are known for being accessible to filmmakers from underrepresented regions and countries.
AsianCrush
AsianCrush is a streaming platform dedicated to Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and broader Asian cinema and TV. Free with ads and subscription tiers. Particularly strong for Korean drama, Japanese horror, and East Asian genre content. Accessible to filmmakers through direct submissions or via Asian content distributors. Growing U.S. diaspora audience.
Hoichoi
Hoichoi is the leading Bengali language OTT platform, focused on Bangladeshi and West Bengali cinema, series, and content. Global reach targeting the Bengali diaspora in the U.S., UK, Middle East, and Southeast Asia. For filmmakers working in Bengali language or creating content with Bengali cultural relevance, Hoichoi is a significant platform.
Klassiki
Klassiki is a streaming platform dedicated to Russian, Eastern European, and Soviet cinema. Focuses on classics alongside contemporary Eastern European arthouse and independent films. UK-based with global reach. A specialized platform for filmmakers working in the Eastern European film tradition or making films about that region.
Takflix
Takflix is Ukraine's leading independent streaming platform, dedicated to Ukrainian cinema and content about Ukraine. Gained international prominence following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. For filmmakers making content about Ukraine, Ukrainian identity, or Eastern European conflict stories, Takflix offers direct access to Ukrainian and global diaspora audiences.
Mubi Go / MUBI (International)
MUBI operates globally across 190+ countries, making it the most internationally accessible arthouse streaming platform. A placement on MUBI in any territory reaches film enthusiasts worldwide. International distributors with MUBI relationships include Kino Lorber, Cinema Guild, and Cohen Media. Direct pitches to MUBI are highly competitive but possible.