How WatchRoom Works

Connect independent filmmakers with their audiences through virtual premieres and film discovery

Built for Two Audiences

Whether you create or consume, WatchRoom has you covered

For Creators

Share your vision with the world

  • Upload Your Films

    Share your independent films with a global audience

  • Host Premieres

    Create ticketed virtual premiere events

  • Keep 80% of Ticket Revenue

    You set the price, you keep the larger share — every time

  • Withdraw Fast

    Request a payout and get paid straight to your bank account

  • Sell Replays On Demand

    Keep earning after the premiere with paid replay access

  • Build Audience

    Connect with viewers, grow followers, and see who is watching

Start Creating

For Viewers

Discover cinema you won't find anywhere else

  • Discover Films

    Find unique independent films from creators worldwide

  • Attend Premieres

    Join live premiere events with other film lovers

  • Watch Together in Rooms

    Synced playback, live chat, and reactions with friends

  • Support Creators

    80% of every ticket goes directly to the filmmaker

  • Pay in Your Currency

    Card, bank, and mobile payments in NGN or USD

  • Quality Content

    High-quality streaming with premium viewing experience

Start Watching

Step by Step

From first upload to first payout — and from browsing to watching together

A filmmaker’s journey

  1. 01

    Create your account

    Sign up as a filmmaker and set up your creator profile.

  2. 02

    Upload and protect

    Upload your film. We transcode it and lock it behind DRM, watermarking, and geo rules you control.

  3. 03

    Schedule and price

    Pick a premiere date, set your ticket price, or run the event free. Restrict it to chosen countries if you need to.

  4. 04

    Premiere live

    Go live to a synced audience with chat, Q&A, and host controls. Stream from an uploaded film or a live camera.

  5. 05

    Get paid

    80% of every ticket lands in your wallet. Request a withdrawal and funds move to your bank.

A viewer’s journey

  1. 01

    Browse premieres

    Explore upcoming events and independent films you will not find on the big platforms.

  2. 02

    Get your ticket

    Pay securely by card, bank transfer, or mobile money in your local currency.

  3. 03

    Join the room

    Show up at premiere time and watch in sync with everyone else — no spoilers, no drift.

  4. 04

    Talk while you watch

    Live chat, reactions, and Q&A with the audience and often the filmmaker.

Revenue split

80/20 — and the 80 is yours

Every standard ticket sold on WatchRoom is split the same way: 80% to the creator, 20% to the platform. No tiered rates, no hidden deductions from your share, no negotiation needed to get a fair deal. Payment processing fees are charged on top of your ticket price and are never taken out of your 80%.

Start earningSee pricing

On a ₦5,000 ticket

You keep₦4,000
Platform share₦1,000

The 20% platform share covers streaming, DRM protection, hosting, and support. The split is recorded on every transaction, so what you earned on any given ticket is always auditable in your dashboard.

Fast Withdrawals, On Your Schedule

You should not have to wait a quarter to be paid for your own film. WatchRoom credits your wallet as soon as a payment clears and lets you move that money out whenever you want it.

  • Earnings land in your creator wallet as soon as a ticket payment is verified.
  • Request a withdrawal from your available balance at any time — no fixed payout day.
  • Approved withdrawals are sent automatically to your bank account through our payment providers.
  • Minimum withdrawal is ₦2,000 (NGN) or $10 (USD).
  • Every payout is logged and traceable, and a failed transfer is refunded to your wallet automatically.

Transfer timing after approval depends on your bank and payment provider. Withdrawals require verified creator and bank details.

Platform Features

Everything you need for a complete film experience

Secure Streaming

Protected content delivery with multi-DRM

Session Watermarking

Each viewer session carries a traceable mark to deter leaks

Geo Controls

Decide which countries can buy tickets and watch

Watch Rooms

Public and private rooms with synchronized playback

Live Chat

Real-time audience interaction and reactions

On-Demand Replays

Sell access to the film after the premiere ends

Analytics

Revenue, attendance, watch time, and geography

Multi-Device

Watch on any device, anywhere

Ready to Get Started?

Keep 80% of your ticket revenue, withdraw when you want, and own your film

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