LunchBox Movies

How do I get started?

First, sign up for a free account.  No cost, no contracts. After activation we send a confirmation email for security verification.  Then, we will take you to your home page where you can easily start uploading, sharing, and watching great videos right now! Also, here's a list of things you can do to get involved in the LunchBox Movies experience.

All Visitors to Lunchbox Movies FAQ  -  Film Professionals FAQ  -  Filmmakers FAQ  -  Upload Page FAQ  

All Visitors to Lunchbox Movies FAQ

What is Lunchbox Movies?

LunchBox Movies is an Online Movie Theatre. The sole purpose of LunchBox Movies is to create an outlet for all film makers without distribution limitations to upload, post, market, and show their movies.  For the movie viewer, LunchBox Movies has been created as a destination for the film enthusiast to view, share opinions and favorite films, etc. in a social-media setting.

Why do you charge a ticket for viewers to see movies?

Although LunchBox Movies offers a great deal of free content., we believe there is a hunger for good narrative and documentary films of all lengths in the world today.  People are tired of pointless content delivered through other websites for free.  Charging a nominal fee, creates a revenue stream back to the filmmaker and a way for them to get a return on their investment in the movie making process. The viewer’s support is very important in the movie making process, and helping support the independent film community gives filmmakers a way to keep doing what they love to do, bring you new and innovate stories.

Do I have to pay to use the Lunchbox Movies site?

Accounts are free on Lunchbox Movies.  Tickets are required to watch movies.  Also a ticket is required to create a page in the social networking site called LunchMeet.  Compare the LunchBox Movies ticket prices to your typical movie theatre, popcorn, gas, babysitting... yeah we know.  We share box office receipts back to the filmmakers, which will encourage them to make more and better films.

Why do you require a ticket for LunchMeet, the social networking pages?

Accounts are free on Lunchbox Movies.  We require a ticket to create a social networking page to restrict our social networking services.  By requiring a fee we discourage underage viewers and miscreants who use free social networking accounts for nefarious purposes.  Of course we're talking about the Evil League of Evil, CHAOS,  the Guild of Calamitous Intent, Dr. Evil and the Joker (Heath Ledger, not Cesar Romero), and henchmen galore.  It's a velvet rope, pick which side you want to stand on...

Film Professionals FAQ (Actors, Writers, DP, Music, Craft Services, etc.)

What's in it for me?

You may not have movies to upload or share, but you certainly help in creating them.  We are offering you a community to share information and a way to promote yourselves and your skills.  Also if you participated in any films on the site, you can link directly to them in your LunchMeet page.  In addition to social networking pages, we offer a forum with job postings and advice, a free Resume feature, and a way to link to your own blogs, sites, or IMDB pages.

Can anyone sign up as a Film Professional on Lunchbox Movies?

Yes. All features and access to the site are the same for Film Professionals and Film Patron, except the resume feature.  And if you haven't worked in films, that is not something you will find useful because entertainment resumes are different than standard resumes.

Filmmakers FAQ

How do I get involved with Lunchbox Movies?

Review the submission guidelines and upload your film with a completed submission form.

Can anyone submit work to Lunchbox Movies?

Yes. Submission is open to all filmmakers from almost all countries.

Is Lunchbox Movies partial to certain types of films?

No, we are not partial to any one type, we are open to all types of movies.  Fiction or non-fiction.  If you’ve created something of interest to the general public.  We’ll sell the tickets and share the box office receipts with you.  Okay, we weren't being totally honest.  We're all kind of partial to Zombie movies, or anything with monkeys.

Will Lunchbox Movies publish any movie?

No, we do not publish (1) pornographic or patently offensive films, or (2) works that infringe upon other people's copyrights.  Also if you are looking to post something that is not a film (guy gets hit in the nuts, cats playing with string, etc.), we can recommend several great video sharing sites that will share your content with the world.  Please see our Terms page and Community Guidelines for more details on postings.

How many films can I submit?

As many as you like, but please submit a separate submission package per title.

Is there a submission fee?

No, submission to Lunchbox Movies is free.

What happens once I submit my movie?

We will screen your film and review your submission form. Then convert and upload your content to the website.  You will receive an email notification once your movie is ready for viewing.

What kind of agreement with Lunchbox Movies will I have to sign?

During the upload you will be presented with a license agreement that grants us non-exclusive rights over the licensing period.  Lunchbox Movies does not want to own the rights or distribute your movie.  We only want the opportunity to show it and collect a ticket price, which we share with filmmakers.   You keep 100% of DVD sales and link right from your social networking page to your own website to close that deal.  No fees, share box office receipts, market your film, tell your story.  PLEASE read the agreement.  We paid a lot of lawyers fees to get it right, and we want our money's worth.  The entertainment industry is, unfortunately, one that attracts people of indiscriminent morals, so you need to be careful.  We've heard the stories, so if you have further questions email us at contact@lunchboxmovies.com.

Do you require my movie to be exclusive to Lunchbox Movies?

We do not want exclusive rights to show your content.  But keep in mind, while marketing your property, if viewers can watch your great movie for free, the odds they will buy a ticket on Lunchbox Movies are pretty low.  And since we want ticket revenue helping support the filmmakers, we of course would like to encourage you to keep your content exclusive to Lunchbox Movies.

Where will Lunchbox Movies show my film?

Lunchbox Movies will only show content on our website, www.lunchboxmovies.com.

What other charges do I have to pay?

None.  Accounts are free.  Also it will give you an opportunity to add links to your production company website, your DVD sales channel or relevant information about you, as a filmmaker.

What else do I get with Lunchbox Movies website?

Your movie will be part of a network of Indie productions.  Each filmmaker will be able to market their films through the site.  Lunchbox Movies will market the site and, on occasion specific movies, to external resources through advertising, marketing and recommendations from users of the site.

How long does it take for my film to be uploaded?

1 up to 5 business days, depending on volume of movies submitted.  Movies are review to verify content is within the guidelines of users agreements.

Can I see the finished movie before it goes on line?

Of course. You will receive email notification when content is ready to view.  You can review it for quality check up to 5 days after completed, and then the content is automatically approved and loaded.  If you determine there are issues with movie conversion after this time, please contact us immediately to resolve any issues.

How long will my movie be available through Lunchbox Movies?

As long as both parties are satisfied with the arrangement.

How do I make money?

There are two types of movie tickets.  Paid tickets and marketing tickets.  The marketing tickets are distributed by you and by Lunchbox Movies to garner interest in your movie.  The paid tickets are, as they sound, tickets that the general public buys to view movies on our site.  The filmmaker receives a percentage of the value of the paid ticket price.  So, basically, we share the box office receipts.  Your account will show reports of how many views and which type of ticket were used.

What about DVDs?

You maintain 100% of DVD revenue through links on your filmmaker page to your current distribution model for your movies.  LunchBox Movies is not involved in your own DVD distribution.

When do I get paid?

We make payments quarterly and monthly, you choose.  You will be able to securely check your statistics and if you request a payment out of the account, can receive a payment for the previous quarter’s sales through Paypal.  There will be tax issues which you will be responsible for based on federal, state or international tax laws.

What if I want to break the agreement?

If you decide to revoke the license agreement with Lunchbox Movies, you must send us a written termination notice. Within 30 days of receiving such written request, we will cease availability of that title and pull the title from the website.

How is Lunchbox Movies different from a traditional home video distributor?

Unlike traditional distribution deals, you retain all rights to your film and there are no lengthy term periods. We act as your online movie theater and marketing partner to present your work to a broader audience.

What's in it for me?

Money.  Our purpose in creating this site is to support and help Filmmakers.  We want you to make money from your hard work and offer a way to see that hard word rewarded almost immediately.  We can’t guarantee how your movie will do, that will depend on the quality of your submission and your help in marketing the movie.  But it doesn’t do anyone good if your movie is not seen.

This FAQ doesn't answer my question. What should I do?

Okay, then feel free to email us.  Please direct your question to contact@lunchboxmovies.com for a prompt response.

Feedback

Comments and suggestions are always welcome. If you have questions or concerns regarding Lunchbox Movies and our services, please contact us at contact@lunchboxmovies.com or post comments about the website in the Forum.