Revolutionizing Film Distribution: Introducing Molten Cloud's Scheduler App
In the ever-evolving landscape of film and TV distribution, efficiency and innovation are not just advantageous but essential. Molten Cloud, a trailblazer in media operations technology, has once again set a new standard with the launch of its latest tool, The Scheduler. This cutting-edge application is designed to streamline and automate the deal-making process for distributors, particularly those managing umbrella contracts with streaming platforms. But before we delve into the capabilities of The Scheduler, let's take a step back to understand the foundation upon which this innovation stands.
A Closer Look at Molten Cloud
Molten Cloud has established itself as a next-generation solution for media rights, royalties, and content management. Built from the ground up with modern media operations in mind, it offers a seamless ecosystem where cumbersome multi-step processes are transformed into streamlined, single-click actions. By deeply integrating data across various facets of media operations, Molten Cloud has redefined productivity and efficiency in the industry. Trusted by leading film and TV companies across six continents, it's a platform designed for producers, distributors, and streamers aiming for the zenith of operational excellence.
Understanding Umbrella Contracts
Umbrella contracts represent ongoing agreements between distributors (or aggregators) and streaming platforms. These contracts stipulate that the distributor can supply any title that meets a set of criteria defined by the platform, such as specific license types, territories, and languages. This model, increasingly popular with platforms that operate on a pay-per-view basis, allows for a broader selection of content to be offered, but traditionally, exploiting these contracts has been a labor-intensive process.
Traditionally, a sales team member would manually sift through the distributor's library, matching titles to the streamer's criteria, compiling the content, and then sending it to the platform. This process, repeated for each contract, consumes significant time and resources.
The Scheduler: Automating Dealmaking
The Scheduler app by Molten Cloud is a groundbreaking solution designed to automate and optimize dealmaking for umbrella contracts. By scanning umbrella contracts alongside rights data, The Scheduler proposes deals that align with these contracts, effectively doing in minutes what used to take days.
Here's how it works:
1. Scan your Library: The Scheduler reviews your rights in and rights out contracts, identifying for each title the rights you hold and all suitable platforms for distribution.
2. Generate Proposals: With a simple click, it searches your entire library, generating proposals for every possible deal, thus presenting a list of options for exploiting your content under umbrella deals.
3. Execution and Management: Beyond generating proposals, The Scheduler helps manage schedules for accepted deals and projects potential earnings, offering a comprehensive tool for content distribution.
The Value Add
The Scheduler not only saves time but also maximizes the potential of content libraries. By automating the match between content and platform criteria, it ensures that opportunities for distribution and revenue generation are maximized. Export features allow for the creation of detailed proposals that can be sent directly to streaming partners, streamlining the process further.
The Creation Story
The journey to developing The Scheduler began with a clear vision: to fully exploit rights and fill umbrella contracts as efficiently as possible. In collaboration with partners like Sofa Digital, Molten Cloud embarked on this venture to address the time-consuming task of manually picking content that aligns with contract criteria. The result is a tool that significantly speeds up the deal-making process, allowing distributors to focus on strategy and relationship building rather than administrative tasks.
Looking Forward
Molten Cloud's Scheduler represents a significant leap forward in media innovation, especially for film distributors navigating the complexities of monetizing umbrella contracts. As the first tool of its kind, it exemplifies Molten Cloud's commitment to innovation, efficiency, and deep exploitation of rights. By automating the dealmaking process, The Scheduler not only enhances operational efficiency but also opens new avenues for content distribution, reinforcing Molten Cloud's position at the forefront of media operation solutions.