Helsinki, 15th October 2024 - Hublet is pleased to announce a new collaboration with filmfriend, a leading streaming service for public and academic libraries to diversify digital media offerings for libraries through Hublet Solution. The partnership is run with the filmfriend streaming service in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Belgium, and France and with its North American version myfilmfriend, in the United States and Canada. This partnership will benefit libraries across these countries, giving library users free access to digital video content with just their library card.
Through this collaboration, libraries can offer feature and documentary films, series, short films and a diverse range of children's programming, all easily accessible through the filmfriend/myfilmfriend app on Hublet Tablets. With the personalised profiles of Hublet Solution, libraries can introduce this streaming service to dedicated users. The editorially managed service is free of charge and ads for library users and does not collect personal data.
Rachel Schöneburg, International Partner & Sales Manager at Hublet, expressed her excitement about the partnership: "By partnering with filmfriend resp. myfilmfriend, Hublet introduces a high-quality streaming content for libraries. This collaboration aligns with our goal of enriching library experiences and making digital content easily accessible to all."
Andreas Vogel, founder of filmfriend/myfilmfriend added: "Our collaboration with Hublet is a natural fit. By combining their cutting-edge digital platform with our extensive film library, we’re providing libraries with a truly unique service that meets the diverse needs of their communities."
Together, Hublet and filmfriend/myfilmfriend enrich the digital content libraries offer, providing a user-friendly and engaging experience for all patrons. This collaboration marks a significant step in Hublet’s mission to enhance digital library services.
About Hublet
Hublet Solution is a cloud-based content-sharing and shared device management platform trusted by over 900 customers in libraries, healthcare, education, museums, and hospitality. Available in over 20 languages, the Hublet Solution includes the browser-based platform Hublet Manager, which controls all devices, features and functions. The Hublet App ensures a controlled and secure device environment for tablet user interactions. To improve the user experience, the Hublet Solution can be enhanced with add-ons like the Hublet Tablet and the self-service Hublet Dock station. For additional information, please visit gethublet.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram.
About filmfriend/myfilmfriend
filmfriend Europe and myfilmfriend North America are currently available in ten countries with more than 1,000 libraries already subscribed. Both streaming services are free of charge, ads, and personal data collection for users – members at participating libraries only need a library card to start watching films. Extensive search functions and carefully curated collections provide inspiring guidance when selecting films, which can be watched via browser or mobile/TV apps. With myfilmfriend and filmfriend, libraries reach a wide range of people from all ages and backgrounds, enabling cultural participation for everyone in cities big and small, urban and rural. For additional information, please visit referral.filmfriend.de or myfilmfriend.com.