What is the Slamdance Channel?
The Slamdance Channel is a curated streaming platform that allows you to discover the future of filmmaking year-round. For our filmmakers this means being more broadly recognized and fairly rewarded for their creative endeavor.
What makes the Slamdance Channel special?
It's a rebellion against an industry increasingly dependent on algorithms. We are anti-algorithm. The future of film, like any art form, depends on truly unique voices that defy simple classification and transcend analytics. We are celebrating these voices on the Channel that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in storytelling.
What does my membership get me?
In addition to a rotating, hand-curated selection of films available 24/7/365, your subscription also comes with access to certain time-limited premium content.
I’m a student. Do you offer student discounts?
Yes. You can email support@slamdance.com to recieve a discount code.
Can I use a promotion code even though I have already paid for a membership?
All Slamdance Channel membership sales are final. Customers who have already signed up to become a member cannot retroactively utilize any current promotions or discount codes.
What is Slamdance?
In all we do, Slamdance fiercely embodies its mantra: By Filmmakers, For Filmmakers. Though Slamdance has greatly evolved since the early years, its mission and organization remains the same. Slamdance serves new and emerging artists, filmmakers, and storytellers from around the world. Our programmers gravitate towards films that embody the true DIY spirit of guerrilla filmmaking.
Filmmakers that first showed their work at the festival include film industry game-changers like Christopher Nolan, the Russo Brothers, Jon M. Chu and Gina Prince-Bythewood as well as visionaries on the rise such as Ana Lily Amirpour, Lee Isaac Chung and Merawi Gerima.
How does the Slamdance Channel support filmmakers?
Filmmakers who are part of our year-round programming receive fifty percent of our gross profit.
I’m having trouble with my account. Who do I contact?
Please go to our Help section
I noticed a bug while using the website. Where can I report it?
Please go to our Help section
How can I watch films on the Slamdance Channel?
On demand at slamdancechannel.com and Slamdance’s Apple TV, Roku, and Firestick apps.
What features are web only? App only?
All films and trailers are available to view via both the web browser and the Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Firestick apps. For the complete Slamdance Channel and Film Festival experience which includes live Q+As with filmmakers, please use your web browser.
Are all films available worldwide?
While we've made every effort to make as much of the festival available worldwide as possible, a few films do have geographic restrictions.
More questions
What are the system requirements?You can watch content on PCs running Windows 7+, and Intel-based Macs running OSX 10.12+. You can also watch films on Android tablets and phones using Chrome, and on iPhones and iPads using Safari.
What are the requirements for Windows computers?
Windows 7, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10
Supported browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera. We recommend using the latest version of your browser. Internet Explorer is not supported.
What are the requirements for Mac computers?
Mac OSX 10.12 or later
Supported browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Opera. We recommend using the latest version of your browser.
Yes, you can watch content using Safari on iOS 11.2 or later.
- Note: The “Screen Mirroring” feature cannot be used - please ensure you turn off Screen Mirroring if you encounter trouble playing content.
- Note: You cannot use a lightning to HDMI adapter to connect to your TV. Try using AirPlay instead if you have a compatible TV or streaming box.
Yes, you can watch content using Chrome on Android 6.0 or later.
You can cast to a 3rd generation or newer Chromecast stick.
To Chromecast from an Android phone or tablet:
- Make sure your Chromecast devices is on the same Wi-fi network as your mobile device
- After the video is playing, tap the "Cast" icon in the bottom right corner of the video player. If the icon doesn't appear, unfortunately casting is not supported on your device.
To Chromecast from your computer:
- Make sure you're using Google Chrome as your browser.
- After the video is playing, tap the "Cast" icon in the bottom right corner of the video player. If the icon doesn't appear, unfortunately casting is not supported on your device.
You can AirPlay from most browsers if you have an AirPlay compatible TV or streaming box by selecting the AirPlay button in the bottom right-hand side of the player. If the icon doesn't appear, unfortunately casting is not supported on your device.
- Compatible Smart TVs include select Samsung, LG, Sony and VIZIO models.
- Compatible streaming boxes include AppleTV Gen4 and above, and select Roku HD streaming devices running the most up-to-date software.
Maybe. Unfortunately many built-in Smart TVs' web browsers don't support protected content playback. If you get a black screen or error message, it's likely that your TV is not compatible. Try another method to get the video onto your TV.
You can directly connect your laptop or computer using an HDMI cable, by following these steps:
- Make sure your computer is close enough to your TV for the HDMI cable to reach.
- Connect one end of the HDMI cable into your computer.
- Plug the other end of the cable into an available HDMI port on the TV. Take note of the HDMI input number.
- Using the TV's remote control, set the TV to the HDMI input that matches the port you connected the cable to.
- If your computer's display does not automatically appear on your television screen, you may need to have the computer manually detect the display:
- Windows: Right-click on the desktop and select "Display Settings" > "Detect" > "Multiple displays", and select "Duplicate these displays"), and click Apply.
- Mac: Go to the Apple Menu and choose "System Preferences". Choose “Displays”, and hold down the “Option” key to show the “Detect Displays” button. Click on “Detect Displays” while holding down the Option key.
Use the password reset option on the login page to reset your password. You will need access to the e-mail address you use to log in.
We use adaptive bitrate streaming which means the streaming quality will automatically adjust based on your internet speed. If your internet connection is poor or inconsistent you may experience problems during playback. If you’re on wifi, try moving closer to your router.
You likely have “Screen Mirroring” turned on in your device settings. Please turn off the screen mirroring setting and start AirPlay by selecting the AirPlay button in the bottom right-hand side of the player.
If you have an external display or TV connected with an HDMI cable, try disconnecting it. If videos play after it is disconnected, then unfortunately the display or cable doesn't support encrypted video. Try another method.
Some Chromecast versions cannot support transitions from one video to another. If this happens, turn off casting and re-start it once the film starts playing.