DONLU Cinema
Your Film.
Your Audience.
Your Revenue.
DONLU Cinema is Africa's independent film streaming platform. Submit your film, reach audiences across Namibia and beyond, and earn revenue every time someone watches your work.
100M+
Total platform streams
15K+
Creators on platform
N$0.030
Max rate per view
5 days
Review turnaround
Getting started
How it works
From submission to streaming in four steps. Our team handles the technical side so you can focus on making films.
01
Choose a plan
Select Cinema Studio or Cinema Filmmaker based on your volume and ambitions. Both unlock revenue sharing on every qualifying view.
02
Submit your film
Fill in the submission form with your film details, a master file download link, poster art, and cast information.
03
Review and approval
Our team checks technical quality, content compliance, and metadata. You receive an email once your film is approved and live.
04
Earn on every view
Every view of 60 seconds or more counts toward your earnings. Withdraw once your balance reaches N$500.
Monetisation
What you earn
A per-view revenue model. The more your film is watched, the more you earn. Views must reach 60 seconds to qualify.
Cinema Studio
Independent Filmmaker
N$199 / month
N$0.010
per qualifying view
Up to 5 active film submissions
Standard 5-day review
N$500 minimum withdrawal
Basic analytics
DONLU Cinema listing
Best value
Cinema Filmmaker
Professional Filmmaker
N$499 / month
N$0.030
per qualifying view
Unlimited submissions
Priority 48-hour review
N$500 minimum withdrawal
Full analytics and audience insights
Featured placement in catalogue
Series and episode support
Self-publish after first approval
A qualifying view is any continuous watch session of 60 seconds or more.
Rates are reviewed quarterly and may change with platform growth.
Minimum withdrawal balance is N$500, paid in Namibian Dollars.
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Submission standards
Technical requirements
All films must meet these standards before submission. Films that do not meet the minimum will be returned for correction.
Resolution
Minimum 1080p Full HD. 4K preferred.
Audio
Minimum 320kbps. Stereo or 5.1 surround.
Format
MP4 (H.264/H.265) or Apple ProRes.
No watermarks
Clean masters only. No logos or burn-ins.
Poster art
2:3 portrait poster + 16:9 hero image.
Metadata
Full synopsis, director, cast, genre, runtime.
Rights
You must hold distribution rights for all content.
Delivery
Google Drive, Dropbox, or WeTransfer with open access.
Questions
Frequently asked
Everything filmmakers ask before submitting their first film.
Do I need to be Namibian to submit a film? +
No. DONLU Cinema accepts films from filmmakers across Africa and beyond. The platform is built to spotlight African stories, but your nationality is not a barrier. Films in any language are welcome provided the submission metadata is in English.
How long does review take? +
Cinema Studio plans receive a standard review within 5 business days. Cinema Filmmaker plans receive priority review within 48 hours. You will be contacted at the email address you submitted with the outcome.
What counts as a qualifying view? +
A qualifying view is any continuous watch session of 60 seconds or more. Sessions that end before 60 seconds do not generate earnings. This threshold ensures the platform rewards genuine audience engagement.
When and how do I get paid? +
Earnings accumulate in your DONLU wallet. Once your balance reaches N$500, you can request a withdrawal through your filmmaker dashboard. Payments are processed in Namibian Dollars via bank transfer.
Can I submit a short film or series? +
Short films are accepted on Cinema Studio plans provided they meet the technical requirements. Series and episode support is available exclusively on the Cinema Filmmaker plan. Each episode is submitted and reviewed individually.
Do I keep the rights to my film? +
Yes. Submitting to DONLU Cinema does not transfer ownership or exclusive rights. You retain full copyright. DONLU holds a non-exclusive licence to stream your film on the platform for the duration of your active subscription.
Ready to share your story?
Submit your film today. Our team reviews every submission personally and gets back to you within 5 business days.
DONLU Cinema •
Qualifying views: 60 seconds minimum •
Minimum withdrawal: N$500 •
Rates reviewed quarterly •
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