Filmmaker Genius
Tier 1

Major Streamers

The biggest global platforms. Highest technical bar and a distributor required — pick one to see exactly what it takes.

By — updated August 14, 2026

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Netflix

Direct licensing only. Top specs — 4K, IMF, Dolby Atmos, approved cameras. Needs a distributor.

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Amazon Prime Video

SVOD + rent/buy. Reachable via aggregator or distributor. Huge global reach.

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Hulu

SVOD / AVOD (US). Indie access through a distributor.

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Apple TV / iTunes

Rent/buy (TVOD). Reached via aggregators like Bitmax or Quiver.

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Disney+

Studio-owned. Effectively closed to indies — included for completeness.

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Max

SVOD (Warner/HBO). Indie access through a distributor.

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Peacock

SVOD / AVOD (NBCUniversal). Via a distributor.

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Paramount+

SVOD. Via a distributor; FAST ties to Pluto TV.

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