Welcome to The IMB Network
A Home for Independent Creators and Thinkers Building Culture on Our Own Terms
The IMB Network is a media discovery hub, creator directory, and community home for independent film, music, writing, art, events, creators, groups, and conversations. Share your work, discover new voices, and connect in a community built beyond algorithms and gatekeepers.
Founding Feedback path
Start with five simple moves.
Choose interests, discover work, respond to something that connects, follow or connect with someone, then leave beta feedback.
- Choose your interests.
- Discover 3 works.
- Save or respond to 1 project.
- Follow or connect with 1 person, creator, member, or group.
- Leave beta feedback.
IMB Editorial • Founding Voice
Ideas, Resources & Cultural Perspective
Commentary, creator guidance, opportunities, and independent-media perspective from The IMB Network.Featured Project Pages
New project pages and independent work added regularly.Featured Community
Creators, members, groups, and cultural partners are building the network.Upcoming Events
Upcoming screenings, workshops, and community gatherings are being added.Featured Merch
Merch from IMB Originals and creatorsIMB Editorial • Founding Voice
IMB Editorial
Creator resources, cultural commentary, opportunities, platform perspective, and independent-media analysis from The IMB Network.
Latest Editorial Posts
Published perspectives and resources from IMB Editorial.Discover
Watch, listen, read, and view independent projects from across The IMB Network.
Search Results
Project pages matching your search
For You
Deterministic recommendations based on the interests and discovery controls you choose.
Build your discovery view
Choose the formats, topics, people, events, and opportunities you want IMB to prioritize. Your selections remain private.
Projects Matching Your Direction
People and Organizations
Events and Opportunities
Lounge Conversations
Watch
Films, series, and visual stories
Listen
Music, playlists, and podcasts
Read
Flipbooks, scripts, zines, and written projects
View
Photography, digital art, illustration, and design
Connect
Browse the people and organizations building The IMB Network community.
Community Directories
Browse creators, members, institutions, groups, events, and Lounge activity.
Creators
Members
Institutions
Groups
Events
Screenings, workshops, activations, and festivals.
The Lounge
Community feed for posts, updates, and conversation.
For You
Sign in to post in The Lounge. Preview recent public activity below.
Submit an Event
Create an event. Submissions are reviewed before publishing.
Event details
Title, time, and optional poster. Events submit as pending.
Community Directory
Creators, people, institutions — and groups forming around the work.
Browse
Use tabs to switch categories without losing your place.
Members
Find independent-minded members by interests, formats, and community participation.
Browse members who are shaping taste, saving projects, joining conversations, and connecting around independent work.
Institutions
Explore schools, nonprofits, venues, libraries, and cultural partners connected to the network.
Use the Community Directory hub to find institutions that can support programming, discovery, education, and cultural partnership.
Watch Projects
Films, series, previews, and visual stories to experience on IMB.
View Projects
Photography, digital art, illustration, design, and visual culture.
Listen Projects
Music, playlists, podcasts, and audio projects.
Read Projects
Flipbooks, scripts, books, essays, and written projects.
All IMB Originals
Flagship projects produced or co-developed with IMB.
All Products
Browse all merch, digital drops, and tickets in one place.
Groups
Browse collectives, teams, clubs, and circles forming around shared creative interests.
Find groups building around formats, neighborhoods, projects, events, and shared creative purpose.
All Events
Screenings, workshops, festivals, and activations.
Events Calendar
Browse screenings, workshops, festivals, and activations by date.
Event List
All upcoming public events.
IMB Editorial • Founding Voice
IMB Editorial
Project Overview
Experience the Work
Contributors
People credited on this work.
Additional Media
Supporting clips, images, files, or extras.
Details
Format, release, access, and metadata.
Audience Feedback & Discussion
What stood out, what confused you, or what would make this stronger?
Community & Comments
Share what connected, what confused you, and what would make this project stronger.
More to Explore
Community Discussion
Ask questions, share reactions, or discuss this drop.
Profile
Profile
Current Direction
What this person is building, seeking, and available to do now.
Profile Lens
Formats, interests, themes, and community identity.
Favorite Formats
Interests
Genres / Themes
Community Links
Featured Project
Featured project this profile is sharing with the community.
Community Feedback
Non-comparative activity, contribution, and participation signals.
Contribution Progress
Community Connections
People, groups, institutions, and relationships connected to this profile.
Groups
Institutions
Recent Community Activity
Recent Lounge posts, responses, and participation.
Recent Posts
Recent Responses
Project Pages
Published projects, public shelf items, and cultural contributions connected to this profile.
Community Discussion
Ask questions, share interest, or discuss this event.
Shop
Merch, digital downloads, and tickets supporting IMB creators and Originals.
Merch & Drops
Apparel, collectibles, digital items, and tickets
Apparel
Collectibles
Digital Items
Tickets
About The IMB Network
Original voices. Independent vision.
Who We Are
Discover independent film, music, writing, podcasts, and visual art. Connect with creators and community members, support work directly, and build your own presence inside a culture-first network.
The IMB Network gives independent creators and independent thinkers a place to share work, engage with others, and grow through community—not algorithms and gatekeepers.
Our Mission
To build a community-driven platform where underrepresented voices can create, share, and monetize their stories with transparency, dignity, and ownership.
The IMB Network = The Independent Multimedia Broadcasting Network. Our philosophy is: Be Inspiring. Be Meaningful. Be Bold.
What We Offer
- Discover independent film, music, writing, podcasts, and visual art.
- Connect with creators, members, groups, and institutions building culture together.
- Support projects, events, merch, and creator-led work directly.
- Participate through reviews, saves, posts, comments, and community activity.
- Get guidance from IMANI, the platform concierge, when you need help finding your next step.
As the platform grows, IMB Points™, Uplift™ Discovery, IMBForge™, and the IMB Creator Collective will support deeper creator tools, discovery, and community participation.
Why We Exist
The creative world has never been more accessible—but it has never been more crowded. IMB bridges the gap between independent creators and the audiences who want to discover them.
Our Commitment
- Inclusive and culturally reflective storytelling
- Fair creator compensation
- Community-powered curation
- Transparent data practices
- Ethical AI implementation
- A strong Columbus-based creative economy
Welcome to the cultural home for independent voices. Welcome to The IMB Network.
Partner With The IMB Network
Partnerships
Explore culturally aligned sponsorship, institutional, event, creator, and community partnership opportunities.
How IMB approaches partnerships
The IMB Network favors intentional, culturally aligned partnerships over intrusive ads. Sponsor visibility should support the platform experience, not weaken trust with creators or community members.
- Native sponsor placements should feel aligned with the platform’s creative ecosystem.
- Partners do not control creator voices, editorial standards, community rankings, or platform moderation.
- Early partnerships should be measured as pilots before wider commitments are made.
- IMANI can walk potential sponsors through the partnership opportunity as a guided pitch deck.
Use the Start Partner Tour pill above to launch the IMANI sponsor/partner pitch flow.
Support / Help
Get help with account access, creator submissions, content, purchases, or platform questions.
- Account or sign-in trouble
- Creator Project Page questions
- Content access or media playback issues
- Shop, cart, checkout, or order questions
- Community safety or platform policy questions
Contact Us
Reach The IMB Network for general questions, creator inquiries, partnerships, press, or support.
- Creator or community questions
- Partnership or sponsorship inquiries
- Press and newsroom requests
- General platform questions
Press / Newsroom
Press information, founder notes, launch updates, and media inquiries for The IMB Network.
The IMB Network is an independent multimedia discovery and community platform built for creators and community members with an independent mindset.
Current focus: audience feedback, creator onboarding, community discovery, and culturally aligned partnerships.
For interviews, launch coverage, partnership announcements, or media questions, contact IMB through the contact page and choose a press/newsroom subject.
Beta Feedback
Help us understand what builds trust, what creates confusion, and what would make you return.
- Did you understand what IMB is?
- Could you find something to watch, listen to, read, or view?
- Was the Create Project Page path clear?
- Did anything interrupt trust, clarity, or momentum?
- Would this feel worth returning to as a creator, member, or cultural supporter?
Report an Issue
Tell us about a broken link, confusing page, loading problem, media issue, checkout issue, or other platform bug.
- What page or feature were you using?
- What did you click or try to do?
- What happened instead?
- Were you on mobile or desktop?
- Were you signed in?
Edit Profile
Update the public-facing profile details people see across The IMB Network.
My Profile
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Your Starting Direction
Your private intent determines the activation path and recommended next action shown to you.
Primary Intent
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Activation Path
Choose an intent to begin
Current Direction
Show what you are building, what you need, and how people can work with you.
Profile Completion
Finish the basic steps that make your profile useful before the next Founding Feedback wave.
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Discovery Interests
Private preferences that shape your Discover recommendations and activation next steps.
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Formats
Topics
Looking to Discover
Featured Project
Your featured project page for feedback, reactions, and next-step planning.
Collaboration Workspace
Manage potential collaborators, invitations, requests, and confirmed project participation from your profile workspace.
Community Connections
People, groups, and members connected to your IMB experience.
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My Project Pages
Projects published or submitted under your profile.
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My Shelf
Saved works, events, products, and cultural picks linked to your account.
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Quests
Your quests overview and progress.
Notifications
Your latest alerts and updates.
Community Connections
Following, followers, groups, and community relationships.
My Shelf
Saved works, events, products, and cultural picks.
Messages
Your direct message inbox.
My Project Pages
Everything you’ve published, submitted, or started sharing.
Create Project Page
Start with the required basics now. Add Founding context if eligible or expanded Plus metadata later.
Free creators can create one basic Project Page. Founding Creators can add limited extra context during soft launch. Creator Plus unlocks expanded metadata, contributor fields, media options, and stronger presentation tools where enabled.
Project details
Required now: title, format, link, short description, optional image. Complete later: expanded metadata, contributor details, media, and advanced feedback tools.
Membership
Start free, recognize Founding Access when eligible, and upgrade to Plus only when expanded tools are useful.
Your tier
Current access based on your profile + active subscription.
Current account type
Member
Current tier
Member
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Access ladder
Free, Founding Access, Plus, and review are separate
Free lets people start. Founding Access recognizes early participants with light expanded access. Plus unlocks more room, richer metadata, and stronger tools. Review and trust still control sensitive public surfaces.
Join and start
Browse, create a basic profile, participate in the Lounge, save/respond where supported, suggest events, join groups, and create one basic creator Project Page.
Recognized early participation
Founding badge, cohort label, founder prompts, limited expanded profile/project context, and light increased limits during soft launch.
Expand and organize
Expanded metadata, richer presentation, higher limits, media tools, group/event management, collaboration tools, and eligibility where available.
Sensitive public power
Public group listing, event publishing, institution access, monetization tools, featured/editorial consideration, and community-wide announcements remain subject to review and trust.
Platform guardrail: Plus unlocks more tools and more room. It does not guarantee reach, income, placement, promotion, collaborators, event attendance, licensing, representation, or editorial features.
Plans
Compare Free, Founding Access, and Plus as separate layers: participation, recognition, and expanded tools.
Member
DefaultYour current plan
Free accounts let you join the community, discover independent work, create a basic presence, and help shape IMB during beta.
Included
What you can do
- Browse works, creators, groups, and IMB Originals
- Participate in the Lounge with basic posts, comments, and replies
- Save or respond to work where supported
- Join groups and suggest events for review
- Submit feedback and follow creators, groups, or interests where supported
Limitations
- Expanded media, richer posting tools, and higher limits require Founding Access or Plus where enabled
Best for
Joining, discovering work, creating a basic presence, and participating before deciding whether Plus tools are useful.
Member Plus
PlusMore ways to participate and support the community
Member Plus gives you more room to post, save, respond, view, and support independent work as the network grows.
$8/ month
Everything in Member, plus
- More media participation where enabled
- Higher posting and upload limits
- Better shelf/saved organization and viewing enhancements where supported
- Early access to selected drops and beta features
What this unlocks
Member Plus is for people who want a deeper role in the community — more ways to post, save, respond, view, and support independent work as the network grows. It does not guarantee influence over what becomes popular or promoted.
Creator
DefaultStart your creative presence
Create a creator profile, one basic Project Page, add an external link, request feedback, and participate before paying for expanded tools.
Included
What you can do
- Create a creator profile
- Create one basic Project Page with title, format, short description, link, image, tags, visibility, and feedback request
- Add an external project link and basic tags
- Participate in Lounge, join groups, and suggest events
- Request basic feedback on a project
Limitations
- More project pages, full expanded metadata, media uploads, and direct publishing depend on Plus, trust, and review status
- Future support, licensing, or monetization tools are available only where enabled, eligible, and reviewed
- Starter project, posting, upload, and storage limits apply
Best for
Creators starting with a basic profile, one Project Page, external link, tags, and feedback request.
Creator Plus
PlusPublish directly and present your work with stronger creator tools
Tell the full story behind your work with expanded tools.
$15/ month
Everything in Creator, plus
- More Project Pages and direct publishing where enabled
- Expanded project metadata and stronger presentation tools
- Higher upload/storage limits and media options where supported
- Preparation for future support, licensing, or monetization tools where available
What this unlocks
Creator Plus gives eligible creators more room to publish, present, organize, and prepare work for future support, licensing, or monetization tools where available. IMB does not guarantee audience growth, income, placement, representation, paid opportunities, or promotion.
Group
DefaultRequest or start a basic group
Group Free lets collectives, teams, clubs, or communities begin with a basic group request/presence and reviewed activity.
Included
What you can do
- Request or create a basic group with name, description, category, location, and links
- Invite a limited number of members and share limited updates
- Submit events for review
- Appear as pending/basic/new depending on review state
Limitations
- Expanded media, richer posting tools, and higher limits require Founding Access or Plus where enabled
Best for
Groups seeding community activity without full management tools yet.
Group Plus
PlusBuild a fuller shared presence with group tools
Group Plus gives more publishing room, management tools, event tools, and recurring activity support where available.
$25/ month
Everything in Group, plus
- Full group profile and public directory listing after review/trust threshold
- More posts, media, event tools, and group project pages
- Multiple organizers, member management, recurring activity tools, and group-level analytics where available
What this unlocks
Group Plus is for collectives, teams, clubs, and cultural groups that want a shared presence, more publishing room, and better tools to organize around projects, events, members, and community activity. It does not guarantee member growth, collaborators, promotion, or event turnout.
Institution
DefaultExplore reviewed institutional access
Institution access is controlled and reviewed where needed because rights, programming use, and organizational permissions may vary.
Included
What you can do
- Create a basic institutional profile/request
- Browse public and approved collections
- Request pilot, programming, or designated collection access
- Save works and organize approved resources where supported
Limitations
- Expanded media, richer posting tools, and higher limits require Founding Access or Plus where enabled
Best for
Schools, libraries, nonprofits, venues, and cultural organizations evaluating structured access.
Institution Plus
PlusStructured access to curated independent work and programming tools
Use IMB for pilot-ready cultural resources, designated collections, and approved organizational use cases.
$75/ month
Everything in Institution, plus
- Curated access to designated collections and approved works
- Flipbook viewing for PDFs
- Expanded institutional permissions subject to rights and review
What this unlocks
Institution Plus is for schools, libraries, nonprofits, venues, and cultural organizations that want structured access to curated independent work, programming tools, and pilot-ready cultural resources. It does not guarantee access to all creator work or guaranteed audience/student engagement.
Platform-owned publishing identity
IMB Editorial Publisher
Your administrator account operates the publisher. Public authorship remains IMB Editorial — Founding Voice.
Write Editorial Post
Save privately or publish through the trusted server function.
Terms & Conditions
Last updated: May 5, 2026
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using The IMB Network (“IMB,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), including The IMB App, website, creator tools, or any associated services, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to access the Platform.
3. User Accounts
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials, all activity under your account, and providing accurate information. IMB may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
4. Content Ownership
You retain full ownership of any original content you upload (“User Content”). By uploading content, you grant IMB a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, stream, and promote your content in connection with the Platform.
5. Community Behavior
You agree not to upload illegal, hateful, or harmful content; harass or impersonate others; upload content you do not own; manipulate Uplift™ voting or IMB Points™; or interfere with platform security.
6. Payment & Monetization
Creators participating in revenue programs are subject to additional terms. IMB may adjust payout rules or thresholds to maintain fairness and compliance.
7. AI Features
IMB integrates AI-assisted recommendations, moderation, and tools such as IMANI. AI outputs may vary and should not be considered professional, legal, or financial advice.
8. Termination
IMB may suspend or terminate access at any time for behavior violating these Terms, applicable laws, or community standards. You may delete your account at any time.
9. Intellectual Property
All IMB branding, platform features, and original platform content are owned by IMB. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
10. Limitation of Liability
IMB provides the Platform “as-is” without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for User Content, data loss, service interruptions, third-party actions, or earnings fluctuations.
11. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform after changes means you accept the revised Terms.
12. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms, please visit our page.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 5, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how The IMB Network (“IMB,” “we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our platform, app, or services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide (like email, profile details, and content) and data we automatically collect such as device info and analytics.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to operate the Platform, personalize recommendations, support creators, improve features, and provide AI enhancements through IMANI. We do not sell your personal information.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share data with service providers, or law enforcement when required. We only share personally identifiable data with your consent or as legally required.
5. Data Security
We use industry-standard security methods. However, no platform is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
You may access your data, update your profile, request account deletion, and manage communication preferences.
7. Children’s Privacy
IMB does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we learn an account was created unlawfully, we will remove it.
8. AI Usage Disclosure
IMB uses AI for recommendations, content organization, moderation assistance, and IMANI conversational support.
9. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary for legal and operational purposes. When deleted, data is removed or anonymized.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically and will notify users of significant changes.
11. Contact Us
For privacy questions or requests, please use our page.
Cookies Policy
Last updated: May 5, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a site or use an app. They help the Service function, remember preferences, and improve performance.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Necessary Cookies
Required for core functionality such as sign-in, secure sessions, and basic site operations.
2.2 Preference Cookies
Remember your settings (e.g., UI preferences) to improve your experience.
2.3 Analytics Cookies
Help us understand usage patterns and improve reliability and performance. We use aggregated reporting where possible.
3. Your Choices
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may limit parts of the Service.
4. Updates
We may update this Cookies Policy and will revise the “Last updated” date.
Refunds & Returns
Last updated: May 5, 2026
1. General Policy
Refund eligibility depends on the product type (digital vs physical) and fulfillment status. Where allowed, requests must be submitted within the stated window and may require proof of purchase.
2. Digital Products
- Digital purchases (streams, downloads, access passes) may be non-refundable once delivered or accessed.
- If access fails due to a verified platform issue, we may provide a credit, replacement access, or refund where permitted.
3. Physical Merch
- Returns are typically allowed for damaged or incorrect items within a stated window after delivery.
- Because many items are print-on-demand, size exchanges and buyer’s remorse returns may be limited.
4. Chargebacks
Chargebacks may result in account restrictions while we investigate. Fraudulent chargebacks can lead to suspension.
5. How to Request
Submit a request through with order details and a brief explanation.
DMCA & Copyright
Last updated: May 5, 2026
1. Respect for Copyright
IMB respects copyright law. If you believe content on the Service infringes your rights, submit a takedown notice through .
2. Required Information
- Your contact information and a description of the copyrighted work.
- The exact URL or location of the allegedly infringing material.
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized.
- A statement made under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
3. Counter-Notice
If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice through Support. Repeat infringers may be removed.
IMB Points™ & Quests
Last updated: May 5, 2026
1. What IMB Points Are
IMB Points™ are an in-platform reward system that recognizes meaningful participation (reviews, discovery actions, community support). Points are designed to encourage contribution—not to simulate wages or replace cash payments.
2. No Cash Value
IMB Points have no cash value, are not transferable, and cannot be redeemed for money unless explicitly stated in a separate, written program.
3. Earning Points
- Completing Quests (e.g., onboarding, reviewing works, supporting creators)
- Approved engagement actions (where enabled)
4. Abuse & Enforcement
Manipulation (bots, spam, coordinated fraud) may result in point removal, quest resets, and account suspension.
5. Changes
IMB may adjust point values, eligibility, and quest rules to preserve fairness and platform integrity.
Discovery & Curation
Last updated: May 5, 2026
1. How Discovery Works
IMB prioritizes community-curated discovery. Sections rotate to surface variety and reduce algorithmic lock-in. Some placement may be influenced by community activity, editorial choices, and time-based campaigns.
2. Curation Principles
- Transparency over opaque ranking
- Variety and cultural range
- Protection against spam and manipulation
3. Sponsor Boundaries
Sponsors may appear in clearly marked placements. Sponsorship does not grant editorial control over community governance.
Fees & Payments
Last updated: May 5, 2026
1. Payment Processing
Payments are processed by third-party providers. IMB does not store full payment card numbers.
2. Platform Fees
Fees (if any) depend on the product type (subscriptions, tips, paid content, merch) and may include processing fees and a platform service fee. Any applicable fees will be displayed before checkout.
3. Payouts
Creator payouts (where enabled) are subject to identity verification, minimum thresholds, and fraud review.
4. Taxes
You are responsible for any taxes associated with your transactions, where applicable.
Creator Monetization & Licensing
Last updated: May 5, 2026
1. Creator Ownership
Creators retain full ownership of their original content. IMB’s license is limited to hosting, streaming, and promoting content within the Service.
2. Monetization Programs
Monetization features (subscriptions, tips, paid releases, bundles) may be offered to eligible creators. Eligibility and requirements may change.
3. Licensing Requests
Institutions or partners seeking to license content must follow IMB’s licensing process. No third party may reuse creator content without authorization.
4. Enforcement
Attempts to bypass paywalls, redistribute paid content, or violate licensing terms may result in account action and legal enforcement.
Community Guidelines
Last updated: May 5, 2026
1. The Standard
IMB is built to protect creators and community members. Treat people with respect. Contribute in good faith.
2. Prohibited Behavior
- Harassment, hate, threats, or doxxing
- Impersonation or deception
- Spam, scams, or coordinated manipulation
- Sharing content you do not have rights to share
3. Enforcement
Violations may result in warnings, content removal, feature restrictions, suspension, or termination.
Content Standards
Last updated: May 5, 2026
1. Allowed Content
IMB supports culturally reflective independent work across film, music, writing, podcasts, and events.
2. Not Allowed
- Illegal content
- Hate content or incitement
- Non-consensual sexual content
- Malware or malicious links
3. Mature Content
Mature themes may be allowed when appropriately labeled and not exploitative. IMB may restrict content for safety and compliance.
Account Suspension & Appeals
Last updated: May 5, 2026
1. When We Take Action
We may restrict features or suspend accounts to protect the community, comply with law, or prevent fraud and abuse.
2. Appeals
If you believe an action was taken in error, submit an appeal through . Include relevant details so we can review fairly.
3. Repeat Abuse
Repeat or severe violations may result in permanent removal. Attempts to evade enforcement may be blocked.