Indie Streamer Mometu Announces Platform Closure
Mometu, the free streaming platform dedicated to independent, international, and underserved cinema, has announced it will officially close later this month.
The service will cease operations on May 31, 2026.
Since launching in 2022, Mometu quickly earned recognition among cinephiles and creators as a platform for emerging filmmakers, rediscovered classics, and stories often overlooked by mainstream streaming services.
“From the beginning, Mometu was built around the idea that great stories deserve to be seen, regardless of budget, language, or mainstream visibility,” said Bryan Louzil, President of Mometu. “We are incredibly proud of what we created, and deeply grateful to every filmmaker, collaborator, and viewer who supported the platform along the way.”
Over its run, Mometu partnered with distributors and independent creators across multiple territories, helping bring distinctive content to new audiences through its AVOD and FAST model. The platform championed rising talent with its College Film Festival and Short Film Showdown, and developed a podcast centred around film discovery and genre appreciation.
While the platform itself will shut down, Mometu has suggested this may not necessarily be the end of the brand entirely.
“We still believe in the mission that drove Mometu,” Louzil added. “Though the platform is going dark for now, the passion for independent storytelling remains unchanged.”
Mometu will remain operational through the end of May, with audiences still able to stream content free of charge until the service officially concludes.
About Mometu
Mometu is a start-up streaming service, providing premium live and on-demand programming using innovative free ad-supported television (FAST) technology. Dedicated to the discovery of thought-provoking movies, documentaries, TV series and live channels, what sets Mometu apart is its catalog of over 10,000 hand-curated titles – compiled without the use of AI – that bring greater representation to under-the-radar creatives and contains cult favorites that can no longer be found online.
