While there are plenty of movie streaming services, the Criterion Channel aims to stand out with a carefully curated selection of international classics, iconic Hollywood films and obscure hard-to-find discoveries. Launching in 2019, the streaming channel was created in a partnership between Filmstruck and the Criterion Collection. This partnership will give users access to the extensive Criterion Collection of films that are deemed artistically or historically important.
This is the first movie streaming service of its kind, as the Criterion Channel focuses on culturally important films. The Criterion Channel will also incorporate the Criterion Collection guest programmer series, Adventures in Moviegoing, as well as regular series such as Art-House America, Split Screen, Meet the Filmmakers, and Ten Minutes or Less.
Culturally Significant Streaming Services
The 'Criterion Channel' Taps Into Important Films
Trend Themes
1. Carefully Curated Streaming - The trend of carefully curating film selections for streaming services presents opportunities to cater to niche audiences and create personalized viewing experiences.
2. Cultural Preservation in Streaming - The trend of focusing on culturally significant films in streaming services offers opportunities to preserve and educate viewers about important works from around the world.
3. Collaborative Partnerships in Streaming - The trend of forming partnerships between streaming services and film collections opens up opportunities to expand content offerings and provide unique viewing experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Film Streaming Services - The film streaming industry can explore disruptive innovation in carefully curating film selections to cater to specialized audiences or preserving culturally significant works.
2. Film Curation and Preservation - The film curation and preservation industry can embrace disruptive innovation by partnering with streaming services to reach wider audiences and provide access to important films.
3. Online Film Education - The online film education industry can capitalize on the trend of culturally significant streaming services by offering curated learning experiences and resources for film enthusiasts.