Question 1

What is NightPrime?

Accepted Answer

India’s first premium streaming platform dedicated exclusively to short films — no features, no series, no reality TV. Just carefully curated shorts from India’s finest filmmakers.

Question 2

How is NightPrime different from Netflix or Prime?

Accepted Answer

We stream only short films (typically under 30 minutes). This lets us curate ruthlessly, pay creators fairly (70% revenue share), and give each film a truly cinematic home.

Question 3

Do I need an account to watch?

Accepted Answer

You can browse without an account. To watch, you need a free or paid account. Free tier includes a rotating selection with ads.

Question 4

What plans do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Free (ad-supported), Silver (₹15/month, HD), Gold (₹75 for 6 months, 4K + downloads — most popular), and Platinum (₹135/year, Cine Club access + early premieres).

Question 5

Can I cancel anytime?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cancel from your dashboard. Access continues until the end of your billing cycle.

Question 6

Do you offer student pricing?

Accepted Answer

Yes — 50% off Gold for verified college students. Student verification via UniDAYS.

Question 7

What payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

UPI, credit/debit cards, net banking, PhonePe, Paytm, Google Pay, and international cards.

Question 8

Is GST included?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All prices shown are inclusive of 18% GST.

Question 9

On which devices can I watch?

Accepted Answer

Web (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge), Android app, iOS app, Smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Sony), and Chromecast / AirPlay.

Question 10

How many devices can I use?

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Free/Silver: 1 device at a time. Gold: 3 simultaneous streams. Platinum: 5 streams.

Question 11

Can I download for offline viewing?

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Yes, on Gold and Platinum plans via our mobile apps. Downloads expire 30 days after start of first play.

Question 12

What quality does NightPrime stream at?

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Adaptive bitrate from 480p to 4K UHD depending on your plan and network. HLS + DASH supported.

Question 13

How do I submit a short film?

Accepted Answer

Visit /submit and fill in the form. Our editorial team reviews all submissions within 5–7 business days.

Question 14

What are the technical requirements?

Accepted Answer

Video: MP4 or HLS master, minimum 1080p, H.264/H.265 codec, max 25 minutes. Poster: 2:3 aspect ratio, minimum 1200x1800.

Question 15

How much can I earn?

Accepted Answer

70% of net revenue attributed to your film. Top-performing creators earn ₹50k–₹5L per month. Editor’s Choice titles get an additional ₹5,000 monthly bonus.

Question 16

When do I get paid?

Accepted Answer

Monthly, on the 15th, for the previous month’s earnings. Minimum ₹500. Below rolls over.

Question 17

Do I retain rights?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our default license is non-exclusive. Exclusive licensing (higher payout) is available for select films.

Question 18

What is the Cine Club?

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Our community platform for cinephiles — discussions, watch parties, director Q&As, and NightPrime Awards voting.

Question 19

Is Cine Club free?

Accepted Answer

Basic access is free. Platinum members get exclusive AMAs and early awards voting.

Question 20

Video keeps buffering. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Check your internet (min. 5 Mbps for HD, 25 Mbps for 4K). Try lowering quality in player settings. If it persists, contact support.

Question 21

I can’t sign in. Help!

Accepted Answer

Use “Forgot Password” on the sign-in modal. If email doesn’t arrive, check spam or email support@nightprime.example.

Question 22

Is my data secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All traffic is HTTPS. Passwords are bcrypt-hashed. Payments are handled by PCI-DSS compliant gateways. We are DPDP-compliant.

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