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Connecting films to audiences

We are a non-profit startup working to create the most comprehensive database of independent films and film festivals, connecting filmmakers with fans and industry leaders. Think IMDb, but exclusively for festival films - with a "Where to Watch" link if the film is already out, and a "Get Notified" button if the film is not yet available for streaming.

Filmmaker, unlock your film's full potential!

During festival screenings, films experience their peak public interest — a time when audience engagement and excitement are at their highest.

Yet, this significant opportunity for attention often remains unexplored, as films typically make their online debut long after their festival appearances.

It’s not just about lost views; it’s about missing out on building a lasting relationship with your audience, the support and engagement that could fuel your next projects.

Vurchel ensures your audience's interest is retained. We alert your fans when the film is ready to stream, maintaining momentum from festivals for wider reach and engagement. With Vurchel, your film's buzz isn't just preserved — it's amplified.

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Aneil Karia

Aneil Karia

Aneil Karia is a London-based writer and director working across feature films, television, short films, music videos and commercials. His debut feature Surge (BFI/BBC Films) premiered in the World Competition at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, where lead actor Ben Whishaw won the Special Jury Acting Prize, and went on to its European premiere at the Berlinale. The Long Goodbye, his short made with Riz Ahmed, won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short as well as BIFA and London Critics' Circle awards, and his earlier short Work was BAFTA-nominated. He also directed the finale of Netflix's Top Boy, music videos for Kano including the UKMVA-winning Trouble, and Hamlet, a contemporary feature-length adaptation with Riz Ahmed that premiered at Telluride in 2025.

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2026

Vote Gavin Lyle

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2025

Hamlet

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2013

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