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SpotLight is listed for sale at $12,000 USD.

SpotLight - Sell Project

Listed March 14, 2026

About SpotLight

AI-driven indie film platform with style-based discovery.

Spotlight: AI-Powered Indie Film Discovery Spotlight is a specialized video streaming and talent discovery platform built for the 2026 indie film ecosystem. Unlike traditional video sites that rely on broad keywords, Spotlight uses multimodal AI to index films by their Cinematic DNA—detecting specific lighting styles, camera movements, and technical aesthetics. This platform serves two primary audiences: Indie Filmmakers looking for a professional, high-fidelity space to showcase and monetize their work, and Industry Scouts who need a high-signal search engine to find specific directorial talent. Key Technical Assets AI Search Engine: Powered by Twelve Labs, allowing users to filter by visual "vibes" like "Neon-Noir" or "Chiaroscuro." Mux Video Infrastructure: Professional-grade HLS streaming with Server-Side Ad Insertion (SSAI) to bypass ad-blockers and protect revenue. Scalable Stack: Built with Next.js 15+ and Supabase, architected for zero-bandwidth server costs via direct-to-cloud uploads. Monetization Ready: Pre-configured for a hybrid model including a $5.99 entry fee and $1.99/mo subscription tiers. Investment Potential Spotlight is positioned as a "tech-first" media play with a clear data moat. It is an ideal acquisition target for camera manufacturers, film schools, or larger streaming services looking to integrate advanced AI-driven discovery tools into their own pipelines.

Project details

Built with: TypeScript,CSS

Website: https://github.com/eriklwatkins1973-byte/SpotLight

Next step: <h3>1. Strategic Growth Pillars</h3><ol><li data-list="bullet">Deepen the "Scout" Experience: Instead of just searching, transform the dashboard into a Workflow Tool. Allow scouts to create "Shortlists," share clips with production teams, and export "Cinematic Profiles" for pitch decks. This shifts the platform from a "library" to an "essential utility" for film production.</li><li data-list="bullet">The Marketplace Ecosystem: Use the Twelve Labs tags to automatically recommend assets. If the AI detects "Neon-Noir" aesthetics, the sidebar should suggest compatible LUTs, lighting presets, or stock music. This turns a viewing platform into a transactional hub.</li><li data-list="bullet">Content Stratification (The "Criterion" Model): Move beyond a single subscription tier. Create "Masterclass" modules for indie filmmakers, where successful directors explain how they achieved the look the AI detected in their films. This adds educational value and higher-margin revenue.</li></ol><h3>2. Operational Scaling</h3><ol><li data-list="bullet">Automated Content Ingestion: Rather than manual uploads, build an automated "Scraper/Ingestor" that monitors film festivals or specific Vimeo/YouTube channels, automatically tags them via Twelve Labs, and adds them to the "New Releases" queue.</li><li data-list="bullet">B2B Licensing: Market the Cinematic DNA API to film schools or festival organizers. They can use your search engine to curate their own digital archives, providing a high-margin, low-churn B2B revenue stream that complements your consumer business.</li></ol><h3>3. Optimizing Monetization</h3><ol><li data-list="bullet">Contextual Ad Premiums: Use the AI metadata to sell "Style-Specific" ad inventory. A camera brand like Blackmagic or Sony will pay a significant premium to show ads to users who are actively watching—and searching for—specific cinematic styles like "High-Contrast" or "Dolly Zoom."</li><li data-list="bullet">Micro-transactions: For rare or experimental indie works, implement a "Virtual Ticket" or "Pay-per-film" model, allowing the platform to act as a digital distributor for filmmakers without traditional deals.</li></ol>

For sale

Asking price: $12,000 USD

What's included

Source code, All related design work, All related data

The sale of Spotlight includes the complete package required to run, market, and scale the platform immediately: Full Proprietary Source Code: The complete, production-ready codebase (Next.js 15+, Tailwind, TypeScript) hosted on GitHub, with all documentation and setup instructions included. Database Architecture: The full PostgreSQL schema (Supabase) including RLS policies, trigger functions, and the proprietary 'Cinematic DNA' tagging structure. Brand Identity: All visual assets, including the custom logo, design system, and brand guidelines created for the platform. Marketplace Assets: The VALUATIONDATA.md financial model and the 'Investor-Ready' roadmap for 5-year growth. Operational Documentation: The .env.example setup guide, API integration instructions for Mux/Twelve Labs, and the CONTRIBUTING.md guide for future developer handoffs.

Reason for selling

I feel that the project requires skills that I do not necessarily have and would like to see someone else take over.

Project metrics

Average Monthly Revenue: Pre-revenue