Tubi, the ad-supported streaming service owned by Fox, launched a new beta program on Tuesday called “Stubios,” inviting aspiring filmmakers to submit their original content. Notably, applicants will receive feedback directly from fans as well as one-on-one guidance from actress Issa Rae, the creator of “Insecure.”
The streamer has previously bet on upcoming filmmakers, accepting five original scripts from emerging writers through a partnership with The Black List last year. However, this is the first time Tubi is calling on viewers to participate in the preproduction process.
Later this month, users will be able to follow creatives on the Tubi app and provide their opinions on greenlit projects, such as making suggestions about casting, the screenplay, trailer, key art and more. Filmmakers can create polls as well as publish behind-the-scenes clips and other short-form videos showcasing their work.
Once filmmakers go through the program and produce a finished, fine-tuned product, they are compensated for their work with an undisclosed, one-time fee. All complete projects are distributed and promoted on Tubi.
“Rather than using our traditional gatekeeping and offline processes … the fans will be able to participate dynamically and have that interactive experience,” Melody Hildebrandt, chief technology officer at Fox, shared. Tubi plans to add a comment feature for fans to engage in open discussions about the project.