FOR FILMMAKERS
You made the film. We'll help people find it.
Your film shouldn't disappear after its festival run. Submit your work to Phintch and give it a home in New Mexico's independent film community.
HOW IT WORKS
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Submit Your Film
Fill out the submission form with your film details, filmmaker info, genre, and payment preferences. It's completely free.
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Get Approved
We personally review every submission to make sure it's a fit, then email you with next steps.
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Reach New Mexico Audiences
Your film goes live on Phintch, where local audiences can discover, watch, and support your work directly.
WHAT PHINTCH OFFERS
Your film deserves an audience beyond the festival circuit.
A permanent home
Your film doesn't disappear after its festival run. It stays discoverable for as long as you want it on Phintch.
Discovery by local audiences
New Mexicans looking for New Mexican stories find your work—no fighting a global algorithm.
A filmmaker profile
Build a presence that connects your body of work to the people who want to follow it.
Direct audience connection
Viewers can reach out and build a real relationship with you as a creator.
Support and funding
Audiences can contribute directly to help fund your next project.
You keep your rights
You retain 100% ownership of your film. Your creative vision stays entirely yours.
YOUR WORK. YOUR RIGHTS.
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Full ownership of your film rights stays with you. Your creative vision remains entirely yours.
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Every contribution reaches you directly. We only facilitate the connection to your preferred payment method.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Do you accept AI-generated films?
No. Phintch is built for real human filmmakers. We don't accept AI-generated films—we're here to champion the people behind the camera, not machines.
Who can submit?
Independent filmmakers from New Mexico, and anyone who made their film in the Land of Enchantment. Students, first-time filmmakers, and seasoned creators are all welcome.
Does my film have to be made in New Mexico?
Either you're a New Mexican filmmaker or the film was made in New Mexico. If your story is tied to the Land of Enchantment, we want to see it.
Is there a submission fee?
No. Submitting to Phintch is completely free—there are no fees to submit or to be featured.
What happens after I submit?
A real person on the Phintch team reviews your submission and emails you with next steps. You'll never be left wondering.
How long does approval take?
We review submissions as they come in and follow up by email. If you haven't heard from us and want an update, reach out at hello@phintch.com.
Do I retain ownership?
Yes. You keep 100% ownership of your film and all of its rights. Featuring your film on Phintch never signs those away.
How are filmmakers compensated?
You choose your preferred payment method(s) on the submission form. Audiences support you directly, and 100% of every contribution reaches you—we only facilitate the connection.
Can I remove my film?
Absolutely. Because you own your film, you can request to have it taken down at any time by emailing us.
Can students submit?
Yes. Student films are welcome and encouraged—Phintch is here for New Mexican voices at every stage.
What types of films do you accept?
Short films, feature-length films, documentaries, experimental work, and student films. If it was made by or in New Mexico, it belongs here.
Ready to give your film a home?
Submitting is free and takes just a few minutes. We can't wait to watch what you made.