You made the film. You poured your heart, your savings, and your story into it. Now the hardest part begins — getting it in front of people who actually want to watch it.

That is exactly the problem DECTV.TV was built to solve.

DECTV.TV is now accepting submissions from independent filmmakers who want their films to air on the network for a full year — on the website, in the weekly newsletter, and across every platform where DECTV reaches its audience. That audience? Nearly 35 million engaged super consumers who actively seek out authentic, independent, and culturally relevant content.

This is not a passive streaming upload. This is a full year of active placement in front of people who are already watching.

Before you understand why this opportunity matters, you need to understand who is on the other side of the screen.

DECTV.TV has spent 34 years building one of the most loyal audiences in urban entertainment. These are not casual scrollers. They are super consumers — people who seek out independent content, support Black-owned media, attend live events, buy music, and engage deeply with the stories they discover.

They watch music videos. They follow flashback interviews with legends like Snoop Dogg, Common, and Amerie. They tune into the 24-hour live channel. They open the weekly newsletter. They are invested in the culture, and they are hungry for films that reflect their world.

When your film lands on DECTV.TV, it is not sitting in a catalog waiting to be discovered. It is being placed in front of an audience that is already engaged and already watching.

This is where the DECTV Independent Creator Showcase is different from every other distribution option available to independent filmmakers.

On the Website: Your film will be featured on DECTV.TV, one of the most-visited Black-owned streaming platforms on the internet. Visitors who come to watch music videos, live streams, and original programming will encounter your film as part of the DECTV experience — not buried in a search result.

In the Weekly Newsletter: The DECTV Weekly Newsletter goes out every Friday to a massive subscriber base of engaged readers who open it, read it, and act on what they find. Your film will be featured in that newsletter, putting it directly in the inboxes of people who have already raised their hand and said they want to know what DECTV is watching.

For a Full Year: This is not a 30-day promotional window. This is 52 weeks of consistent visibility. That means your film has time to build word of mouth, accumulate viewers, and develop the kind of organic momentum that short-term placements can never generate.

Hollywood has a gatekeeping problem. The studios decide what gets made, what gets distributed, and whose stories get told. Independent filmmakers have always known that the best stories often live outside those gates.

DECTV was built on that same principle. For 34 years, this network has championed content that the mainstream overlooked — hip hop before it was mainstream, Black artists before they were on the cover of Rolling Stone, independent voices before they had a platform.

Your film fits here. Whether it is a drama, a documentary, a short film, or a feature — if it has something real to say, DECTV's audience will receive it.

Let's talk numbers, because numbers matter when you are trying to justify the investment you made in your film.

DECTV.TV reaches nearly 34,899,332 direct eyeballs per year. These are not inflated impressions from bots or passive ad views. These are real people who come to DECTV intentionally — to watch, to engage, and to discover.

For context, that is more reach than most regional film festivals combined. It is more consistent exposure than a limited theatrical run in select cities. And it lasts for a full year, not a weekend.

Distribution is not just about availability. It is about placement, context, and timing. Here is how DECTV actively works to connect your film with viewers who are ready to watch it.

Content Context: Your film will be placed alongside programming that attracts the same audience — music videos, live events, celebrity interviews, and original shows. Viewers who are already in the mindset of discovering new content are the most likely to click play on your film.

Newsletter Feature: The weekly newsletter is curated, not automated. When your film is featured, it is presented with context — a description, a visual, and a reason to watch. That editorial approach drives real engagement.

24-Hour Channel Presence: DECTV operates a 24-hour live channel that keeps viewers on the platform for extended periods. That extended session time means more opportunities for your film to be discovered.

Loyal Return Visitors: DECTV's audience comes back. They are not one-time visitors. They are subscribers, followers, and regulars who trust the network's taste. When DECTV puts your film in front of them, it carries the weight of that trust.

DECTV is looking for independent films that connect with an urban, culturally engaged audience. That includes:

• Independent dramas that explore real human stories
• Documentaries covering music, culture, sports, history, and social issues
• Short films with a strong visual and narrative voice
• Feature films from first-time and established independent directors
• Urban and hip hop culture films that reflect the world DECTV's audience lives in

If your film has heart, authenticity, and something to say — it belongs in this conversation.

Submitting your film to DECTV.TV is straightforward. Send an email to info@dectv.tv with the subject line: "I want to get my film or tv show on DECTV.TV"

Include a brief description of your film, its runtime, genre, and any links to a trailer or screener. The DECTV team will review your submission and reach out to discuss placement.

Independent film has never had more momentum. Audiences are actively seeking out stories that Hollywood is not telling. Streaming has democratized access. And DECTV.TV has built the audience that is ready to receive your work.

You spent everything making your film. Now let DECTV spend a year making sure people see it.

Submit today. Your audience is already watching.