CINDIEMA: Indie Cinema Distribution

Independent film: developed, produced, and distributed.

CINDIEMA is the independent film brand of Tyayoku Studios. We develop scripts, produce features, and place independent films with streamers, art house theaters, and buyers.

Our films

The Library

Productions from Tyayoku Studios, LLC.

Don't Let Me Stay

Don't Let Me Stay

2023Thriller90 minStreaming now

A group of college friends accepts an invitation to spend a weekend at a mysterious house, hoping to reconnect. They soon learn the house has plans of its own.

Directed by Aaron London Thomas. A Tyayoku Studios, LLC production.

Apple TV

Also streaming on Prime Video.

Redeeming Worth

Redeeming Worth

2022Drama

A feature drama from the CINDIEMA slate.

Directed by George Eric Miller Jr. Written by Tya Harris and Kaitlin Maxine Miller. A Tyayoku Studios, LLC production.

For streamers, theaters & buyers

Acquire Independent Film

CINDIEMA represents independent features as sales agent. Tell us what you program and the rights you need, and we'll come back with titles, availability, and screener access.

  • Art house and independent theaters
  • SVOD, AVOD, TVOD, and FAST platforms
  • Distributors and international buyers

Screeners are released to verified buyers only.

Buyer inquiry

For filmmakers

Submit a Finished Film

We accept finished features only. We don't take unfinished films or projects in production; if you want CINDIEMA involved from the start, submit your script below.

Open

Guided Release Track

CINDIEMA acts as your sales agent and guides the release of your film.

  • Genres: Elevated Horror / Thrillers, Faith & Family, Animation
  • Features of 80 minutes or more, excluding end credits
  • Unreleased, completed within the last three years
  • Must pass technical QC by CINDIEMA's chosen vendor before listing
  • Chain-of-title documents required
Coming soon

Placement Only Track

Non-exclusive streaming placement for finished films in any genre that pass QC and meet our requirements.

  • All genres considered
  • Non-exclusive: you keep your other deals
  • Opening based on demand

For writers

Submit a Script

Scripts are how projects enter production at CINDIEMA. We want to be part of the process from the beginning.

Genres we're reading now:

Elevated HorrorFaith & FamilyAnimationComedy (edgy or dark)Sports DocumentariesCrime DramasMystery / ThrillersArthouse Dramas

Send a query first: logline and synopsis only. We'll request the full script if it's a fit. Please don't attach scripts to your first email.

Script query

For investors

What We Make

CINDIEMA has produced and released independent features since 2021, with a focus on elevated horror and thrillers, faith and family, and animation. Our library includes Don't Let Me Stay, streaming on Prime Video and Apple TV, and Redeeming Worth.

Investment inquiries

This website is for information only. It does not offer or solicit any securities or investment. Investment opportunities connected to our productions are handled by our capital partners.

The CINDIEMA
Podcast

Listen

The CINDIEMA Podcast

Conversations on independent film, from development to distribution.

Listen on Amazon Music

Guided Release submission

Tell us about your film. If it fits the track, we'll send the Guided Release agreement, QC instructions, and next steps.

Placement Only: interest list

This track isn't open yet. Join the list and we'll contact you if it opens.

Licensing inquiry