For theaters

How ReelVotes works with your theater

We run a structured process designed to reduce risk and ensure demand before a screening is scheduled. If a qualified screening underperforms, ReelVotes covers the downside.

  1. 1

    Theater onboarding & setup

    Theater partners submit venue details, dead-time windows, ticket pricing, and payout setup so each campaign can run on theater-approved terms.

  2. 2

    Campaign launch with 3 ranked films

    Fans submit a themed campaign with exactly three ranked movie choices. Campaigns open with Rights Pending and move forward only as demand proves out.

  3. 3

    Dual-threshold demand validation

    Each campaign tracks both committed backers and broader watch interest. At ~70% progress, theaters receive an automated licensing-check request.

  4. 4

    Confirmation, screening, reconciliation

    Once rights and thresholds are met, the theater confirms scheduling. After showtime, ticket proceeds are reconciled with the agreed 75/25 net-profit split.

Marketing responsibilities

  • We run campaign discovery and drive local audience participation.
  • We help push campaigns from interest to committed backing.
  • Your theater keeps normal control of local promotion and final schedule decisions.

How selections are determined

  • Each campaign includes exactly 3 ranked movie choices.
  • Rights checks trigger after demand reaches threshold milestones.
  • Studios/distributors are checked in priority order (Choice 1, 2, then 3).
  • If no title clears, campaign closes with no customer charge capture.

Control & approvals

Your theater retains full control over:

  • Which films are eligible for screening.
  • Final rights confirmation and go/no-go decisions.
  • What dates and dead-time windows screenings occur.
  • Ticket pricing and in-venue operations.

Revenue model: 75% theater / 25% ReelVotes net profit split after licensing fee, with theater keeping 100% concession revenue.

Ready to partner with ReelVotes?

Submit your theater details, dead times, and pricing through our partner onboarding form.

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