Distribution
Trust And Transparency
At Greenroad Nigeria Limited, we are committed to maintaining transparency throughout the distribution process.
We provide producers and content owners with periodic distribution and revenue reports as information becomes available from our distribution partners. Reports may include available licensing, platform, performance, and revenue information, subject to the reporting schedules and data provided by the respective platforms. Producers may also request clarification or supporting distribution information where available.
Our Distribution Network
Greenroad works with an expanding network of international digital platforms, aggregators, channels, and distribution partners.
Because platform relationships, availability, territories, and licensing arrangements may change, we do not treat any platform list as permanent. Titles are submitted to appropriate platforms based on their content requirements, audience, territories, technical specifications, and current acquisition needs.
Distribution does not guarantee acceptance, licensing, publication, or a specific revenue outcome, as final decisions are made by the respective platforms or distribution partners.
Technical & Content Requirements
To be considered for digital distribution, films should be supplied in a high-quality, viewable master format, preferably Full HD (1920 × 1080) or higher where available. The final technical requirements may vary depending on the receiving platform. Recommended delivery formats may include:
- MOV
- MP4
- MPEG/MPG
Greenroad may request a different format or specification where required by a particular platform.
Quality Control (QC)
Every title submitted to Greenroad undergoes an initial Quality Control (QC) and distribution-readiness assessment before being prepared for international distribution. Our QC process may review:
Video & Picture
- Resolution
- Aspect ratio
- Frame rate
- Picture quality
- Pixelation and visual artifacts
- Color and exposure issues
- Duplicate or frozen frames
- Image distortion
- Unwanted clips or frames
- Video/audio synchronization
Audio
- Audio clarity
- Dialogue intelligibility
- Audio/video synchronization
- Distortion, clipping, or unwanted noise
- Volume consistency
- Channel configuration
- Overall audio balance
Editing & Continuity
- Unnecessary scenes or frames
- Abrupt transitions
- Continuity issues
- Technical errors
- Opening and closing sequences
- Overall viewing experience
Captions & Subtitles
Where captions or subtitles are required, Greenroad checks:
- Timing and synchronization
- Spelling and accuracy
- Reading flow
- Formatting
- Dialogue alignment
- Caption consistency
Where required, captions should preferably be supplied as a separate SRT file rather than permanently burned into the picture.
Metadata & Packaging
We review and prepare essential information such as:
- Film title
- Short and long synopsis
- Genre
- Cast
- Crew
- Director
- Producer
- Keywords
- Runtime
- Language
- Year of production
- Other platform-specific metadata
Legal & Rights Documentation
The content owner must be able to demonstrate that they have the necessary rights and authority to distribute the film. Greenroad may request relevant agreements, licenses, copyright documentation, or other evidence of ownership and distribution rights.
Greenroad Distribution Process
Step 1 — Initial Enquiry: The producer/content owner contacts Greenroad to discuss the title and distribution requirements.
Step 2 — Submission of Screener: A private screener or preview link is submitted for our initial assessment. This allows Greenroad to review the film before the producer incurs unnecessary delivery or physical-storage costs.
Step 3 — QC & Distribution Assessment: Greenroad reviews the title for technical quality, content readiness, metadata, artwork, captions, legal documentation, and general distribution suitability. Where corrections are required, Greenroad provides the necessary feedback.
Step 4 — Asset Preparation: Once the title is approved for distribution, the producer/content owner provides the required final assets, which may include:
- Master film
- Trailer
- Poster/artwork
- Metadata
- SRT/SDH captions
- Cast and crew information
- Rights documentation
- Additional promotional materials
Step 5 — Content Packaging: Greenroad prepares and packages the title according to the requirements of the applicable distribution partners. Depending on the agreed service, this may include:
QC correction • Video correction • Audio treatment • Captioning • Metadata preparation • Artwork preparation • Trailer editing • Thumbnail preparation • Content packaging
Step 6 — Distribution & Pitching: The completed title is submitted through Greenroad’s distribution network to appropriate digital platforms and distribution partners. The title may undergo an additional QC or review process by the receiving platform.
Step 7 — Licensing & Release: If a platform or distribution partner selects the title, the applicable licensing and delivery process begins. Release timelines vary according to the platform and licensing arrangement.
Step 8 — Reporting: Once reporting information becomes available from the applicable platform or distribution partner, Greenroad provides the relevant performance and revenue information according to the applicable reporting schedule.
Film Distribution Requirements
To begin the distribution process, producers/content owners should prepare the following:
Mandatory
- Proof of Rights / Ownership: Copyright documentation, license agreement, chain-of-title documentation, or other evidence confirming the right to distribute the film.
- Previous Distribution Information: A list of platforms, distributors, broadcasters, or other entities to which the film’s rights have previously been licensed or distributed.
- Master Film: A high-quality final master suitable for digital distribution.
- Film Trailer: A professional trailer where available.
- Poster / Artwork: High-resolution promotional artwork in the required formats.
- Synopsis: Both short and long synopsis.
- Genre & Film Information: Genre, runtime, language, production year, director, producer, and other relevant metadata.
- Cast & Crew Information: Complete and accurate cast and crew details.
- Closed Captions / Subtitles: SRT/SDH captions where available or required.
- Music Information: Details of music and other third-party material used in the film where relevant, particularly where rights verification may be required.
- Content Owner Information: Name and contact information of the rights holder or authorized representative.
Recommended Marketing Materials
The following materials are strongly recommended because they can help support the international marketing and promotion of the title:
- Additional poster variations
- Landscape artwork
- Film stills
- Cast photographs
- Director photographs
- Behind-the-scenes photographs
- Behind-the-scenes videos
- Electronic Press Kit (EPK)
- Awards and festival information
- Director’s statement
- Cast/director biographies
- Social-media promotional clips
- Additional promotional videos
These materials are particularly useful when a title enters the licensing, release, and international promotion stage.
Important Distribution Notice
Submission of a film to Greenroad does not guarantee acceptance, licensing, publication, streaming, minimum revenue, or a specific release date. Each digital platform or distribution partner maintains its own:
- Content requirements
- QC standards
- Programming decisions
- Licensing terms
- Territory restrictions
- Commercial arrangements
- Payment and reporting schedules
Greenroad’s role is to professionally prepare, package, aggregate, submit, and manage the distribution process on behalf of content owners in accordance with the applicable agreement.