Independent film distributor Utopia announced the launch of “Utopia Screening Room,” a membership channel hosted on Patreon that offers subscribers access to film screenings and filmmaker events.

The company, co-founded by Robert Schwartzman and Cole Harper, becomes the first independent film label to launch content on Patreon, according to a press release.

“Utopia Screening Room” will host live online screenings and Q&As during the theatrical windows for upcoming releases. Membership is already live and the first screening event kicks off on February 19 with Nastasya Popov’s feature debut “Idiotka,” which stars Anna Baryshnikov, Benito Skinner, Saweetie, Julia Fox, and Camila Mendes.

The platform schedules each Patreon screening as “a digital stop on each film’s release tour,” connecting audiences nationwide to filmmakers and cast members in online settings. Members who cannot attend live screenings can access recordings of broadcasts and Q&As for 24 hours following each event.

The “Cinephile” tier includes virtual screening bonus content, ticket giveaways, special event pre-sales, exclusive party and event invites, a private Discord channel, company news and updates, home video bonus features, and archived content from Utopia’s film library.

“Our team has been building towards a membership program for many years, and we’re excited to give both our fans and filmmakers new ways to connect,” Harper said in a statement. “While global viewership of film has never been higher, a huge majority are watching online. Launching the Utopia Screening Room will expand our reach to audiences wherever they are.”

Harper added that the company will offer “real-world experiences and perks for our members through our premieres and theatrical releases as well as through events and social gatherings.”

Additional premium membership tiers are planned for 2026, with content releases to be announced later.