The Burn
Scotland’s New Independent Film Streaming Platform
What's it about?
Scotland’s Stories.
Unfiltered.
Unstoppable.
Who is it for ?
The Burn is a groundbreaking new streaming platform built to showcase the best in Scottish independent film, emerging creative voices and bold original storytelling.
Launching in April, The Burn will give filmmakers a powerful new stage and audiences a front-row seat to the future of Scottish cinema.
This is more than streaming.
This is a movement.
What is on it?
Films, Music, Podcasts & Comedy
Who is behind it?
Created by GTF Films, The Burn exists to challenge traditional film distribution by giving control back to creators and bringing authentic stories directly to audiences.
From short films and feature dramas to documentaries and music videos, The Burn celebrates the raw energy of Scotland’s creative industries.
The platform will become a home for:
Independent filmmakers
Student productions
Emerging artists
Social impact cinema
Festival-quality storytelling
Films, Music, Podcasts & Comedy
Scotland’s Creative Streaming Revolution Begins.
Launching April 2026, The Burn is a bold new digital platform showcasing Scotland’s most exciting independent films, music artists, podcasts and comedy talent.
Built by creators, for creators — The Burn gives authentic voices the stage they deserve and audiences direct access to the future of Scottish entertainment.
No gatekeepers.
No limits.
Just creativity.
How will we
do it ?
The Burn will launch as a pay-per-view streaming platform, allowing audiences to watch and support individual films, music content, podcasts and comedy performances. This model ensures creators are rewarded directly for their work. In 2027, the platform will evolve into a subscription service, creating an even more accessible way for audiences to discover Scottish creative content while supporting sustainable growth for creators.
Who can be part of it?
The Burn is built for creators. If you make films, music, podcasts, comedy or original digital content, you can be part of the platform. We are committed to providing opportunities for emerging talent, students, independent professionals and established artists who want to reach new audiences and be part of a growing creative movement.
How much will it cost?
At launch, content on The Burn will be available on a pay-per-view basis, with prices set by creators depending on what you choose to watch. From 2027, The Burn will introduce a subscription model, offering unlimited access for a monthly fee of £4.99 for viewers in Scotland and £8.99 for viewers outside Scotland, helping us grow a global audience for Scottish creativity.
Where will I find it?
The Burn will be available as a stand-alone streaming website, making it easy to access from anywhere. As audiences increasingly watch content online, the platform is designed to work seamlessly across devices — allowing viewers to discover and enjoy new creative work wherever they are.
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For the T&Cs for
20 Short Film Challenge
20 SHORT FILM CHALLENGE
The Burn launches with a mission: to give independent filmmakers a stage.
The 20 Short Film Challenge invites bold, original short films to become the first titles streamed on Scotland’s newest pay-per-view platform.
How to enter simplying hit the button and email us your screener or send a Youtube link to the film/video you are entering
If you have a story to tell...
this is your moment to launch with us.
How short is short?
For this challenge, a short film must have a running time of 20 minutes or under, including opening and closing credits.
What do we get if selected?
Selected films will help officially launch The Burn streaming platform and will receive a 6-month pay-per-view streaming slot. During this period, filmmakers will have the opportunity to reach new audiences while setting the price viewers pay to watch their film.
How much do we charge?
Filmmakers can set their own pay-per-view price within platform guidelines. Prices must be no less than £1.99 and no more than £4.99 per stream.
How much do we get?
Filmmakers will receive 70% of all net income generated from streams of their film during the 6-month licence period, with 30% retained by the platform to support hosting, promotion and platform development.