Sooner: Independent Streaming for Smart Minds!
Sooner, the independent streaming platform for sophisticated films and series, offers universities the opportunity to grant their students free access to a unique streaming offering. Students can seamlessly use Sooner with their university's Shibboleth login – secure, anonymous, and without additional registration.
As a truly European alternative, the result of a German-French joint venture, Sooner stands for content that is produced independently of mainstream broadcasters and US studios. In addition, Sooner offers university libraries all content as a feed for inclusion in university databases, keywording and easy discovery.
How Your Students Sign Up on Sooner:
They choose
their university.
They register with their
university credentials.
All films on Sooner
are then available to them.
Discover Cinematic Art: Festival Highlights, Documentaries & Masterpieces.
Our platform provides cultural enrichment that goes beyond pure entertainment – with award-winning festival films, innovative documentaries, and retrospectives of renowned filmmakers. On Sooner, you can find early works by Denis Villeneuve, documentaries by Lutz Dammbeck, or films by Erik Lemke exploring social themes with a keen eye. Sooner also presents content from festival archives of Berlinale, Cannes, and Venice, as well as major documentary festivals like DOK Leipzig and Vision du Réel.
Closely Networked with the Film Industry – for New Talent & Diversity.
Sooner works closely with German film schools such as the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, DFFB, UdK Berlin, HFBK Hamburg, ifs Cologne, and the Film University Babelsberg, providing students with direct access to the European creative scene. Our partnerships with Unifrance and Swiss Films, as well as the mentoring program Into the Wild, which provides targeted support for female filmmakers, underscore our commitment to diversity and to nurturing the next generation of talent.
"A platform like Sooner gives independent films and new talents a stage." – Malena Filmus, Sooner Curator & Actress
Film Art for Universities – Test for Free Now!
Sooner comes from the world of cinema and offers much more than entertainment – a carefully curated program that focuses on cinematic art, social issues, and new forms of storytelling. A valuable addition to academic curricula. With the coupon provided, you can test Sooner for a month in advance for free to get a first-hand look at the films and series.
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Sooner is an innovative platform specializing in European arthouse and indie cinema. It offers a unique selection of films and series that both move and inspire. Sooner was launched in 2020 with the goal of creating a place for lovers of independent and artistic films. Sooner is not just a streaming platform, it's a movement aimed at making European filmmaking accessible to a wider audience.
We work closely with film labels, film schools, and festivals to offer you exclusive content that you won't find anywhere else. Our selection includes films directly from the major and exciting film festivals in Europe and beyond. On Sooner, you'll find profound, exciting, funny, and challenging works - from iconic directors to talented newcomers.
Our platform is versatile and user-friendly, with various subscription options that allow you to cancel at any time. Whether you choose a monthly or annual subscription, or one of the passes that don't renew, Sooner gives you the freedom to enjoy films on your own schedule. Our goal is for you to experience stories that matter to you anytime and anywhere.At Sooner, there's an impressive selection of films and series to suit your taste. Our platform provides access to a wide range of genres, including dramas like "The Class" and "Camille", thrillers like "Monolith", and science fiction like "Primer". Additionally, psychological dramas such as "Antichrist" and romantic comedies like "10,000 Km" are available, all in HD quality and available on demand.
In addition to these films, Sooner also offers exclusive content straight from major film festivals like Cannes and the Berlinale. These carefully curated films and series are not only entertaining but also inspiring and moving, making SOONER a unique platform for true film fans. Many filmmakers collaborate with Sooner. If you're ever unsure what to watch, they recommend their favorite films on Sooner.
Our catalog is regularly updated and includes over 2000 titles carefully selected to prioritize quality over quantity. From indie hits to classic arthouse films - at SOONER, you'll definitely find something you can't find elsewhere.Sooner offers a wide range of device compatibility, allowing content to be streamed across various platforms. You can use Sooner on all your devices like smartphones, tablets, and computers via the website https://sooner.de.
For users with iOS and Android devices, the mobile application is available in the App Stores, as well as TV apps and streaming via AirPlay or Chromecast on your TV.
