The New Home for Indie Film: Store, Share, Publish, Get Paid
Independent production companies don’t need another complicated platform. You need one system that puts everything in one place - and back in your control.
In this article
- The Problems You’re Up Against
- Hiway: One Library. One Link. Total Control.
- Why Indies Are Joining Now
- What’s Live in the BETA
ndependent production companies don’t need another platform that makes things complicated. You need one system that keeps everything in one place and puts you back in control.
That’s why we built Hiway.
Sharing links and files with partners is messy and insecure
Content is scattered across multiple platforms and drives traffic away from you
Rights and revenue data is siloed in spreadsheets
Audiences sit with the platforms, not with you
Payments are slow, unclear, and eaten up by middlemen
Hiway is your new home for content.
Store everything in one secure library: your film, trailers, ads, social clips, directors-cuts, behind-the-scenes, and press junkets
Share privately with partners, colleagues, sales agents, distributors - using SmartLinks you control and track
Publish publicly to your fans, your way, across the internet - no platforms in the middle
Monetise directly with pay-per-view, territory pricing, and direct payments into your account
Build your own audience and keep the data, so you can grow your fanbase and sell to them again and again
SmartLinks: replace unsecure file sharing and endless file copies with one, controlled, secure, private, auditable sharing.
One control panel: manage all your creative assets in one place - not scattered across multiple systems.
Direct-to-fan sales: release your film straight to your audience, set your own terms, and get paid instantly.
Analytics that matter: see exactly who watched, where, and when - both B2B and D2C.
Fair fees: Hiway takes only a small transaction fee on what you actually earn.
Secure storage for all your content
SmartLinks for private and public sharing
Pay-per-view monetisation
Real-time analytics and transaction reporting
With much more coming real soon.
Hiway was built for independent production companies who are tired of losing control to platforms and intermediaries. One library. One link. Full control over your content, your audience, and your revenue.
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What is Hiway and how does it work?
Hiway is a distribution platform built for filmmakers, festivals, distributors and catalogue owners. You upload your content once, set your pricing and rights, and Hiway handles streaming, payments, analytics and audience access - all in one place. Think of it as the infrastructure that lets you sell, rent, or privately share your films without giving away your revenue or your data.
Who can use Hiway to distribute their content?
Anyone who owns the rights to their work. Independent filmmakers, documentary teams, festivals running hybrid events, niche distributors, rights libraries, estates - even creators uploading short-form projects. If you have content and want to control how it’s viewed, sold, or shared, Hiway is built for you.
How do I get started or set up my first release?
Create an account, upload your film or series, add your metadata, choose your pricing model (rent, buy, subscription, private screener), and publish. There’s no technical setup, no special equipment, and no hidden costs. If you want help, you can also book a walkthrough with our team.
How can I contact the Hiway team?
You can reach us directly at [email protected], or through the contact form on our website. If you’re a festival, distributor or rights holder exploring partnership options, you can also request a demo and speak with our team one-on-one.