The Cloud: Great in theory, difficult in practice
Like most distributors, Terror Films has faced substantial obstacles with storing and delivering content. Though the cloud has become an industry standard, it’s not simple (or cheap) in practice. Brad Geiszler, VP of Technical Operations at Terror Films tells us that, even living in Los Angeles, and using a premium internet plan, it may take as many as 8 hours to upload just one feature to AWS. During that time, the uploads not only consumed significant bandwidth but were also susceptible to various risks like interruptions and data loss.
Not Just any Cloud, Molten Cloud
Today, Terror Films can accomplish the same storage and delivery tasks in a fraction of the time using Molten Cloud. The platform allows for streamlined content management, cutting out barriers of traditional tools. Using the platform, filmmakers upload content directly into Terror Film’s library on Molten Cloud, eliminating lengthy upload times and manual processes. When it’s time to deliver content, it can be done in the matter of a few clicks. Brad can use Molten Cloud’s auto-populating templates for major streaming platforms to send content in the required format - or easily generate an MRSS feed for FAST channels. According to Brad, "Molten Cloud puts everything in one single place we can draw from, with minimal effort”.
Streamlining Across the Organization with Molten Cloud
Terror Films’ operational efficiency on Molten Cloud isn’t limited to storage and delivery. With deeply integrated data across rights and content workflows, Terror can easily keep track of their library, and move strategically with powerful tools from contract management to avails search and more! Brad shares,
"The way that Molten Cloud has the platform set up for tracking our films, contracts, etc. has been phenomenal. It makes things so much easier"
Conclusion: A Holistic Improvement
For Terror Films, Molten Cloud has not just been a tool; it has been a transformative solution. It has allowed them to cut significant costs and time from their cloud storage and delivery operations, making their workflow more efficient and less risky. With Molten Cloud, Terror Films has not only streamlined its technical operations but has also positioned itself for future growth and success in the ever-evolving landscape of film distribution.