Samuel Douek of Thunderflix: Netflix for Metalheads

Not Real Art

While struggling to watch a concert by one of his favorite metal bands online, Samuel Douek realized there was a gap that needed to be filled. Thus, Thunderflix was born, the world's first on-demand video streaming service dedicated exclusively to heavy metal music and its ardent fans. Samuel built his career as the founder and director of the Hola Mexico Film Festival and a former film distributor. In this episode, he joins us to tell the story of Thunderflix, a place where metalheads like himself can access new releases, live performances, documentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, and official content from their favorite artists. You’ll learn what goes into launching a streaming platform and curating digital content directed at a subculture of highly passionate fans. We also discuss the challenges of licensing, how the platform helps viewers discover new bands, and so much more! Regardless of whether you’re a metalhead or not, you’ll see that Thunderflix is a testament to the dedication of one enthusiast's unwavering vision for a "Netflix for metal.” This episode promises insights and inspiration for music enthusiasts, art lovers, and entrepreneurs alike, so be sure to tune in today!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Insight into the Hola Mexican Film Festival, which is in its 16th year.
• When Samuel first discovered heavy metal and fell in love with the art form.
• The ardent passion that heavy metal fans have for the bands they love.
• Where the idea for Thunderflix came from and how it satisfied Samuel’s needs as a fan.
• How he went about negotiating licensing and copyrights with record labels.
• Challenges of curating and organizing the content available on Thunderflix.
• What goes into building a streaming platform and populating it with data.
• Different ways Samuel and his team marketed Thunderflix to their target audience.
• The future of Thunderflix, which includes producing their own films and concerts.
• How the platform helps metalheads discover new and incredible bands.
• Why Samuel believes that work is work, even when you love what you do.
• A look at some of the many ever-evolving sub-genres of metal.

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