Film.io Release Notes v4.1 - Create. Watch. Win. 🌟🎬

Hey There, Filmioids!

Welcome to Film.io Release v4.1: Create. Watch. Win.

This release is all about empowering creators, celebrating world-class storytelling, and putting fans at the center of it all, now with the ability to stream content directly on Film.io (coming in June). Whether you're launching your next project or discovering your next favorite film, v4.1 delivers a more immersive, rewarding, and connected experience across the platform.

HollyShorts Film Festival: Fan-Powered, Oscar-Qualifying

We’re proud to partner with HollyShorts, an Oscar-qualifying festival that made history by sweeping all three short film categories at the 98th Academy Awards.  The project onboarding window is now active, with fan voting beginning in June. Soon, you will be able to discover, stream, and vote for standout short films and help crown the winners.

• Your Voice Matters: Every action you take directly impacts a project’s success. Support the films you believe in and help determine which ones rise to the top!

• Top 5 Contest Winners: The top 5 projects will be crowned contest winners, share in the prize pool, and be announced live on stage by the HollyShorts × Film.io panel at the legendary TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

• Top 50 Audience Choice Awards: The 50 highest-ranked projects will earn Audience Choice honors and will be showcased on Film.io with exclusive badges.

Discover the next breakout short film and help shape its success.

Streaming Has Arrived: A New Way to Watch on Film.io

Film.io is now a destination to stream high-quality short films directly on the platform (coming in June), transforming the experience from discovery into true, bingeable entertainment.

• Stream Full Short Films: Watch complete, high-quality productions from emerging creators, all in one place

• Your Engagement Shapes the Spotlight: Every watch, vote, and share helps push standout films higher, influencing what the community discovers next.

• Binge What’s Breaking Through: Explore a growing library of fan-supported films and discover the stories gaining momentum right now.

Film.io is no longer just where projects get discovered. It’s where they get watched.

Creator Studio: Your Creative Command Center

The all-new Creator Studio is live. A powerful, unified hub designed to give creators full visibility and control over their Film.io journey.

• Reimagined Experience: A fully redesigned interface that makes managing your creative presence seamless and intuitive

• Project Overview: View and manage all of your projects from one streamlined dashboard

• Referral Hub: Grow your network by inviting new users directly from the Studio and earn FAN Power in the process.

• Creator Metrics: Understand how your projects are performing with real-time insights

• Creator Engagement Score: Track how actively you're connecting with your audience through Newsreel posts and engagement

Whether you're just getting started or scaling your audience, Creator Studio puts everything you need in one place so you can stay focused on creating.

More Mainstream Language, Same Power

We’ve updated some of the language across Film.io to make the experience more intuitive, accessible, and ready for a mainstream audience.

Here’s what’s changing:

• Staking → Voting: Support your favorite projects in a way that feels natural and intuitive

• FAN Tokens → FAN Power: Your influence, reimagined as a clear and powerful signal of audience demand

• DAO Tiers → Membership Tiers: A more familiar and accessible way to understand your level and benefits

This shift is all about removing friction and making Film.io feel seamless, while keeping the underlying power and transparency fully intact.

Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements

We’ve made important improvements behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. This release includes stability upgrades, performance enhancements, and bug fixes to ensure a faster and more reliable experience.

Coming Soon!

We’re just getting started. Here’s what’s coming soon:
Project Boosts purchase boosts to climb the leaderboard, donate to creators, and be eligible for USDC prize pools

With Love,

Your Film.io Team