# cin - Independent Cinema On Demand

## What is cin?
cin is a bespoke film rental and sales platform for independent filmmakers. Unlike Uscreen or Shift72, cin gives filmmakers full code ownership, charges no revenue share, and allows complete design customization.

## Who is it for?
Independent studios and filmmakers releasing 1-5 films directly to audiences. Festival circuit filmmakers (Berlinale, Cannes, Sundance). Anyone who wants to sell without a distributor taking 50%.

## Key features
- Pre-purchase campaigns with gated extras for early supporters
- Rental window starts on first play, not purchase
- Full codebase access (Next.js, Tailwind, Stripe, Mux)
- Your Stripe account = you keep 100% minus processing
- Custom design possible, not template-based
- No rev share, flat €299/month
- Optional DRM (forwarded at cost, ~€100/mo + per-play)

## Pricing
- Platform License: €299/month + €500 setup (5k views included)
- Platform + Support: €499/month + €500 setup (4 dev hours/mo)
- Custom Development: €6,000 + platform license (up to 6 pages)
- View overage: €0.01/view beyond 5k monthly
- DRM add-on: ~€100/month + €0.003/play (optional, forwarded 1:1)

## Tech stack
Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Clerk (auth), Stripe (payments), Mux (video delivery)

## How to apply
Visit cin.1ar.io and fill out the application form. Response within 24 hours.

## Built by
1ar labs (Pavel Larionov), Germany

## Contact
- Website: https://1ar.io
- Company: https://1arlabs.com
- X: https://x.com/pa1ar
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavel-larionov/

Previous work includes Dot Go (Cannes Lions) and The Truth Wins (Reporters Without Borders)