HitRecord

HitRecord is an online collaborative media platform founded by actor and filmmaker Joseph Gordon-Levitt in 2004. The platform operates under a unique model where artists and creatives from around the world can contribute to projects in various media, including short films, music, animation, writing, and graphic design. Contributions are often combined and remixed by other users, resulting in collaborative creations owned collectively by the community.

The platform's monetization model involves HitRecord producing and distributing completed projects, sharing profits with all contributing artists based on the extent of their contributions. This model aims to provide a more equitable approach to compensating creative work compared to traditional media industries.

HitRecord has produced various projects, including television shows, short films, and albums. Notable projects include the Emmy Award-winning television show HitRecord on TV, which showcased various collaborative shorts created on the platform. The platform emphasizes community involvement, open collaboration, and the remixing of existing content into new and original works. It fosters a creative environment where participants can learn from each other, build their portfolios, and potentially earn income from their collaborative creations. HitRecord aims to democratize the creative process and empower artists worldwide to collaborate and create together.