Cinemata aims to bring to the forefront critical but often overlooked narratives about pressing issues in the region, such as climate change, conflict, freedom of speech, gender and sexuality, food security, and more.
Filmmakers and contributors are encouraged to open an account on Cinemata and upload their films of any genre at any time, provided they adhere to our Editorial Policy. Cinemata works similarly to modern video platforms, offering a wide array of features that cater to diverse user needs, all for free:
Upload films in various codecs, including h264, h265, and mkv, with added compatibility for professional formats like Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD. This extensive compatibility caters to a wide spectrum of video content and creative preferences, making Cinemata ideal for sharing and archiving films. (Download of content may only be available if authorised by the owner.)
Download videos in multiple transcoding dimensions, ranging from 240p to 1080p, and across various profiles like h264, h265, or vp9, ensuring compatibility with different devices.
Save videos in customized playlists, enhancing the ease of sharing and accessibility for users, while also facilitating collaborative viewing and film screenings.
Embed video links to other sites, expanding the reach and impact of your content.
Trusted Users get more features such as a wider array of publishing options, efficient uploads, AI transcription, English translation, and password-protection of content. Learn more below.
With a team of curators, Cinemata promotes collaboration among filmmakers, advocacy groups, human rights defenders, educators, and audiences through various initiatives such as film screenings, archiving, curation, outreach, and promotion.