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Welcome to The First Ten, the indie film discovery platform where audiences greenlight cinema. Stream the first 10 minutes free, vote, and unlock the full story. Your Story. Your Rights. Stream the First Ten Minutes Free You Keep 100% Ownership: Uploading to the platform only grants us a non-exclusive license to screen your film for our community. We do not own your IP, and you are free to distribute it anywhere else. Keep Your Masters: We optimize and transcode uploaded files for web streaming. We are a screening room, not a cloud backup service. Always keep your original master files and project files safe on your own drives. Industry-Standard Security: Your work is protected behind our gated screening room. We track exactly who is watching and voting, so you get actionable data, not anonymous views.

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Online Video Platform for Short Films At THE FIRST TEN, we believe every short film deserves a chance to shine. Our platform allows filmmakers to present their work to an engaged audience eager for fresh stories. We provide a unique space where viewers not only watch but participate in shaping the future of indie cinema. You could write the next Backrooms, or maybe even find the next Spielberg. We aim to use data to increase a persons worth not steal it from them. Lets inspire and learn from captivating narratives as we invite filmmakers to connect and build a community around their craft. WRITERS. PRODUCERS. DIRECTORS. Patrick Hale, Creator of The First Ten Join the Collective Experience the excitement of discovering new talent and stories. Watch the first 10 minutes of our curated short films, or read the first ten pages of our scripts and meet some terrific filmmakers. Learn More

Welcome to The First Ten, the premier indie film discovery platform. Watch audience-curated short films, cast your vote, and elevate emerging talent. A Chance for Writers. An Outlet for Directors. Proven Data for Producers. Where Audiences Greenlight Indie Cinema. Our mission is to put the greenlight in the audience's hands. Viewers watch the first ten minutes, vote on what hooks them, and unlock the full story—turning genuine viewer passion into rank, reach, and industry discovery for emerging filmmakers. ▶ Watch This Month's Top Shorts For Producers & Creators Rankings How It Works WATCH Stream the first 10 minutes free on any device. UNLOCK Sign up free to immediately unlock the full cut. GREENLIGHT Cast your vote to boost the film on the leaderboard.