Indie Film Platform Pijama Aims to Give Artists Global Reach Without Traditional Studios

Pijama, a new video-on-demand streaming service created by filmmakers Juan de Dio and Pablo Larraín, is set to change the way independent films reach global audiences. By offering a flat $100 fee for hosting, encoding, and streaming their projects on its platform for up to two years, Pijama aims to provide artists with an alternative to traditional studio distribution deals that often leave films in obscurity due to limited festival exposure. The platform’s founders have drawn from their own experiences in the industry, having worked behind the scenes on high-profile projects like Spencer and Jackie. With Pijama, they hope to level the playing field for emerging filmmakers who may not have the same resources or connections as larger studios. By offering a more affordable and flexible distribution model, Pijama aims to give artists more control over their work and allow it to reach a wider audience. Under Pijama’s model, filmmakers can choose which titles to feature on the platform, allowing them to curate their own content and reach fans who may not have discovered their work otherwise. The service promises to provide a high-quality viewing experience, with films available in multiple formats and resolutions, and will also offer tools for creators to manage their own metadata and track audience engagement. With Pijama, the future of independent film distribution looks brighter than ever – and it’s up to these visionary filmmakers to make it happen.