Jolt Streaming Platform Adds Titles Including ‘Girl Climber,’ ‘Anxiety Club,’ ‘Cathedral’ and Doc ‘Can’t Look Away’ (EXCLUSIVE)

As a passionate cinephile, I’m thrilled to share that Jolt, the AI-powered streaming platform for independent films, has just revealed its fresh lineup! Among these new releases is the highly anticipated documentary, “Can’t Look Away: The Case Against Social Media.” Other captivating titles joining Jolt include Jon Glassberg’s “Girl Climber,” a heart-pumping adventure following free climber Emily Harrington. We also have Wendy Lobel’s comedy-drama, “Anxiety Club,” and Dan Algrant’s introspective film, “Cathedrals,” which delves into Algrant’s personal journey to reconnect with filmmakers he collaborated with half a century ago.

Jolt strives to establish a fresh benchmark within the industry by revolutionizing the distribution process for independent films, empowering filmmakers with greater creative control. In an era where streaming platforms are deluging the media sphere with content, Jolt seeks to provide a fair opportunity for independent movies, particularly documentaries, amidst the dominance of commercialized algorithms. Titles released by Jolt recently include “Hollywoodgate,” “Zurawsksi v Texas,” and “The Bibi Files,” an investigative documentary from Oscar-winning directors Alex Gibney and Alexis Bloom that scrutinizes corruption in Israeli politics.

I’ve joined forces with Tara Hein-Phillips, formerly the chief digital officer at Sundance, Jim Swartz, founder of Accel and a board member at Sundance, and Geralyn Dreyfous, a producer, to introduce Jolt. This innovative platform harnesses the power of AI in our Interest Delivery Network, enabling films to connect with audiences who share similar values.

As a filmmaker on Jolt, you’ll earn 70% of your earnings and maintain full ownership of your work as well as all future rights. Our content can be streamed at jolt.film or through our dedicated smart TV app.

Hein-Phillips, co-founder and CEO, expressed concern that independent films and documentaries are being lost amidst the abundance of content. He emphasized that Jolt aims to reverse this trend. We’re creating a fresh approach that gives filmmakers the power over creative decisions, data access, and a direct connection to audiences who passionately support their work.

Swartz stated that unlike traditional streaming platforms which focus more on commercial success and tend to steer clear of politically sensitive or emotionally intense content, Jolt is carving out a niche where independent creators can flourish – all while keeping control over their work, retaining earnings, expressing themselves freely, and making an impact.

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2025-04-04 18:17