At Callo, our mission is to get your projects out of the "idea" phase and into production. For our Slate and Scale members, the transition from a successful match to an active project is seamless.

Once the right partner has been found by Callo (Producer, Funding, Distribution) and we have marked the project completed, here is exactly how the 5% platform fee is handled:

Why We Earn a 5% Fee

We don't just make matches happen, we provide the infrastructure that makes your creative life easier. Here is why we earn that 5%:

• Remove Cold Outreach: We save you hundreds of hours of manual searching. Our matching engine brings vetted partners directly to you.

  
  

• Speed Up Development: We move projects from "idea" to "production" in a fraction of the traditional development time.

  
  

• Creative Support to the Finish Line: We provide the tools and support to ensure that once a project starts, it gets finished.

  
  

How does it work?

1. Budget

Once a match is finalized, Callo is sent the final Production Budget by the subscriber.

2. Calculating the 5% Fee

We believe in simple, predictable pricing. We calculate a flat 5% platform fee based specifically on the Lead Subscriber’s fee from the production budget.

The Formula: 

Platform Fee = Lead Subscriber’s Fee × 0.05

Imagine a director (Callo subscriber) meets a producer via Callo for a feature film. The project moves forward and the director (Callo subscriber) earns $10,000 for the project. Callo earns $500.

• Gross Payment: $10,000

• Callo Fee (5%): $500

• Net Payout to Director: $9,500

3. Invoicing via Stripe

The Invoice: To keep your accounting professional, we handle all transactions through Stripe. We generate a secure invoice for the fee and send it directly to you, providing a clear paper trail for your project expenses.