How it works

From catalogue
to cash in six steps.

Playdate replaces the email chains, PDF contracts and manual invoices behind independent film licensing with one flow both sides can follow.

The booking flow

Same six steps for a single late show or a six-week run.

Find the film

Browse the catalogue with terms, subtitles and pricing visible up front.

Pick screen and dates

Choose a venue, a screen and a run — one night, a week or the whole release window.

Book in one click

Instant titles confirm immediately. Others go to the producer's inbox.

Sign once

One digital screening agreement covers the whole run for both parties.

Delivery handled

DCP and KDM are issued for the exact screen and dates you booked.

Settle without delay

Report attendance, the fee is calculated automatically and paid out as soon as possible.

The work you no longer do by hand.

Rights checked automatically

Territory and window rules are enforced when the booking is created — you can only book what is actually licensable.

Marketing kit generated

Posters, social assets, foyer loops and captions are pre-branded with your cinema name and dates.

Everything in one timeline

Requested, approved, delivered, settled — every booking has one status trail both sides can see.