Shortfundly Connect FAQ
Shortfundly Connect is a professional networking and portfolio platform for filmmakers. Find clear answers about networking, profiles, pricing, sign-in, and how Connect differs from Shortfundly OTT and Distribution.
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What is Shortfundly Connect?
Shortfundly Connect is a professional networking and portfolio platform for filmmakers and OTT creators. Showcase your portfolio, showreels and credits, discover talent, collaborate and grow your creative career.
Shortfundly Connect helps filmmakers and OTT professionals showcase professional profiles and credits, discover collaborators, post or engage with casting and crew opportunities, message other professionals, and build their creative network.
Who should use Shortfundly Connect?
Shortfundly Connect is for Actors, Directors, Writers, Editors, Directors of photography (DPs), VFX professionals, Audio professionals, Producers, and other film, web series, advertising, or OTT professionals who want to network, hire, or get hired. Secondary audiences include students, film fans, and festivals.
Is Shortfundly Connect free?
Shortfundly Connect has a Free option. Creating a profile and browsing is described as free. Premium subscription plans are also available. Exact Free-tier usage limits are not currently specified on the public Connect pages.
What are the Shortfundly Connect plans?
Current listed plans are Free, plus Premium Monthly at ₹199 / month; Premium Yearly at ₹999 / year; Premium Pro at ₹1999 / year. Payments are processed using Razorpay. Whether displayed prices include GST is not currently specified on the public Connect pages. Taxes may apply at checkout as described in Connect policies.
How do I sign in?
Click Login and sign in with Google. Authenticated Connect features use Google sign-in.
If you are new, a basic account is created and you complete onboarding (username, bio, user type, interests). You can finish profile details later under Profile.
How do I create an account?
Sign in with Google on Connect. New users are guided through onboarding to set up a username, bio, user type, referral source, and interests.
What is the difference between Shortfundly and Shortfundly Connect?
Shortfundly Connect is Shortfundly's professional networking and portfolio platform for filmmakers and OTT creators. It is separate from Shortfundly's OTT streaming and distribution products.
Shortfundly is the parent brand operated by Sm Smartygen Media Networks Private Limited. Shortfundly Connect is the networking and portfolio product at connect.shortfundly.com. Shortfundly also offers separate OTT streaming and distribution products.
Is Shortfundly Connect the same as the Shortfundly OTT app?
No. Shortfundly Connect is a professional networking and portfolio platform. The Shortfundly OTT app is a separate streaming-related product for watching short films and related content.
Who operates Shortfundly Connect?
connect.shortfundly.com is operated by SM Smartygen Media Networks Pvt Ltd ("Shortfundly"). The legal entity Sm Smartygen Media Networks Private Limited owns the Shortfundly brand. CIN: U72900TN2015PTC102200. GST: 33AAWCS1778C1Z2. Based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
How do I contact Shortfundly Connect support?
Email support@shortfundly.com or call/WhatsApp +91 93612 23155. Visit the Contact page on connect.shortfundly.com for support details.
What features does Shortfundly Connect offer?
Core capabilities include Google sign-in, New-user onboarding, Professional profiles, Portfolio and credits, Activity feed, Short film posts, Festival posts, Funding / crowdfunding posts, Movie and poster posts, Audition and casting posts, Search, Artist discovery, Follow graph, Messaging, Notifications, and optional Premium subscriptions.
Can filmmakers create professional profiles?
Yes. After Google sign-in and onboarding, you can create and manage a professional profile on Connect.
Can I showcase my film credits?
Yes. Connect is designed for filmmakers to showcase portfolio information and professional credits as part of their profile and posts.
Can I post a short film?
Yes. Authenticated users can create short film posts using supported links or uploads.
Can I post an audition or casting opportunity?
Yes. Authenticated users can create audition posts with details such as location, date, and contact information.
Can I find collaborators?
Yes. Use search, artist discovery, the feed, follow, and messaging to find and connect with other film and OTT professionals.
Can I message other filmmakers?
Yes. Authenticated users can message other users through Connect messaging.
How does search work?
Search lets you find feeds and artists. You can filter by content type (such as short films, festivals, series, or artists), language, topic, and date.
How do I follow another creator?
Open a creator profile or artist result and use Follow. You can manage following and followers from your network views.
How do I upgrade to Premium?
Open the Pricing page, choose a plan, and complete checkout. Payments are processed using Razorpay.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Subscriptions may be managed from your account. See the Refund & Cancellation Policy for eligibility and timelines.
Review the Refund & Cancellation Policy for digital subscription terms, including when refunds may apply.
What is the refund policy?
Connect digital subscriptions are covered by the Refund & Cancellation Policy. Eligible refunds (when applicable) are typically processed within 7–10 business days. Contact support for refund requests.
What are the age requirements?
You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) and able to enter a legally binding agreement.
Is my data private?
Connect has a dedicated Privacy Policy describing how account, profile, messaging, and usage data are handled. Review the Privacy Policy for details. The Connect privacy source is /privacy-policy.
Does Shortfundly Connect handle production payments?
Connect helps you find collaborators and manage networking activity. Payment terms for productions are agreed between parties. Connect does not escrow production payments by default.
Is Shortfundly Connect an employment agency?
No. Shortfundly Connect is a professional networking and collaboration marketplace. It is not an employment agency.
Is Shortfundly Connect available outside India?
Connect is a web product operated by an India-registered company. Geographic availability restrictions are not currently specified on the public Connect pages.
Any safety or community guidelines?
Yes. No spam, scams, or harassment. Posts should be accurate and respectful. Repeated violations may lead to suspension. Contact support to report concerns.
