Put Your Independent Film in Front of an Engaged Entertainment & Culture Audience

Independent films deserve more than a social media mention that disappears in a few hours.

CupofSoulShow offers paid promotional spotlight packages for independent filmmakers, producers, distributors and publicists looking to introduce their projects to audiences interested in film, television, entertainment and culture.

Whether you’re preparing for a festival premiere, theatrical release, streaming debut or digital release, we’ll help you tell audiences what your film is—and where they can find it.

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Film Promotion

Choose the Spotlight That Fits Your Release

Designed for festival launches, theatrical releases, streaming premieres and independent digital distribution.

Independent Film Promotion

Indie Film Spotlight

$250

A focused promotional feature designed to introduce your film, filmmaker and release information to the Cup of Soul audience.

  • Dedicated sponsored feature on CupofSoulShow.com
  • Filmmaker or cast Q&A
  • Promotion on one selected social platform
  • Film poster, trailer and viewing/ticket information when provided
  • 7 days of homepage placement
  • Links to tickets, streaming, preorder or additional film information
  • Typical turnaround: 7–10 business days after all materials are received

Film Promotion + Video

Film Spotlight Plus

$500

For films that need a broader promotional push across Cup of Soul’s editorial, social and newsletter channels.

Includes everything in Indie Film Spotlight, plus:

  • Dedicated short-form promotional video
  • Promotion on two social platforms total
  • 14 days of homepage placement
  • Newsletter inclusion

Build Your Campaign

Optional Add-Ons

Additional Social Post $75
Newsletter Inclusion $75
Additional Week of Homepage Placement $75
Dedicated Short-Form Video $150

Need Something Larger?

Custom Promotional Campaigns

Multiple interviews, red-carpet or event coverage, travel, extended video production and larger promotional campaigns are available by custom quote.

Contact Us for Custom Pricing →

More Than a Post

Give Your Film Space to Tell Its Story.

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Film-Focused Audience

Reach readers interested in film, television, entertainment and culture.

02

More Than Social

Give your project a permanent destination that can be shared beyond a temporary social post.

03

Built Around Your Release

Spotlight your film around a festival premiere, theatrical opening, streaming launch or digital release.

Start Your Campaign

Ready to Spotlight Your Film?

Tell us about your project, release or festival plans and which promotional package you’re interested in.

Please include the film title, synopsis, release or festival date, trailer or screener information if applicable, and your preferred package.

Submit a Promotional Inquiry → Filmmakers · Producers · Distributors · Publicists
Editorial Independence

Paid promotional packages are clearly identified as sponsored content and do not influence Cup of Soul’s independent editorial coverage, reviews, ratings or criticism.

Paid Promotion Disclosure

Editorial Independence Matters.

Film Spotlight packages are paid promotional opportunities and will be identified appropriately.

Payment is required before promotional production begins.

Payment does not purchase or guarantee a positive review, Rotten Tomatoes coverage or rating, awards consideration, festival coverage, editorial endorsement or other independent editorial coverage by CupofSoulShow.

Editorial reviews and opinions remain independent from paid promotional partnerships.