The Roku Channel Expands Partnership With Create the Writers Room Initiative by Streaming ‘Five Film Fridays’ Selections
Select films from CTWR’s “Five Film Fridays” are streaming the Roku Channel, giving the filmmakers and talent exposure to the platform’s 100 million...
Key points
- Select films from CTWR’s “Five Film Fridays” are streaming the Roku Channel, giving the filmmakers and talent exposure to the platform’s 100 million subscribers.
- “Five Film Fridays” is CTWR’s bespoke screening series: each quarter, five standout short films or proof-of-concepts are handpicked by industry insiders and showcased.
- “I was inspired to create Five Film Fridays as an outlet for creatives to network, build community, and truly understand the business behind their art,” Castleberry said in a statement.
- “Our collaboration with Roku reinforces our commitment to not only visibility — but education, ownership, and long-term creative control.” Popular on Variety Create The Writers Room titles currently streaming on the Roku Channel include “Sincerely Brad,” “Trailer Trash Magic,” “The Outtakes,” “The Errand” and “The Distinguished.” Additional titles from CTWR’s Five Film Fridays programming are slated to debut on the platform.
What happened
Select films from CTWR’s “Five Film Fridays” are streaming the Roku Channel, giving the filmmakers and talent exposure to the platform’s 100 million subscribers. “Five Film Fridays” is CTWR’s bespoke screening series: each quarter, five standout short films or proof-of-concepts are handpicked by industry insiders and showcased. “I was inspired to create Five Film Fridays as an outlet for creatives to network, build community, and truly understand the business behind their art,” Castleberry said in a statement. “Our collaboration with Roku reinforces our commitment to not only visibility — but education, ownership, and long-term creative control.” Popular on Variety Create The Writers Room titles currently streaming on the Roku Channel include “Sincerely Brad,” “Trailer Trash Magic,” “The Outtakes,” “The Errand” and “The Distinguished.” Additional titles from CTWR’s Five Film Fridays programming are slated to debut on the platform. The June 26 edition of Five Film Fridays featured “See You Soon,” written and directed by Jay Pendarvis Jr. Maya Jackson, director of television development at 1Community, serves as head of programming for CTWR’s “Five Film Fridays”; Dwayne Davis joins...
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