Ghostlight is a private cloud storage service built exclusively for theatrical production companies. Upload your productions, control exactly who can access them, and optionally enable in-browser streaming for any video — no public links, no YouTube algorithms, no compromise.
Every theatrical production deserves to be remembered. Ghostlight gives your company a private, professional space to store and share every show — from dress rehearsal to closing night — with the people who were part of it. Enable in-browser streaming for any video when your audience needs it, or keep it download-only.
Every video is stored securely in the cloud at full original quality. Your productions are always accessible to the right people — never to the public.
Authorised team members and ticket holders can download the original file at any time. Stored in full fidelity — no re-encoding surprises.
Assign Owners, Managers, Contributors, and Downloaders — each with the right level of access for their role in your company.
Enable streaming on any video for an additional 0.5 credits per 30 days. Viewers watch instantly in their browser — no download required.
Cloud storage exists. Theatre-specific cloud storage — with access control, viewer tickets, and optional streaming — doesn't. Until now.
Unlisted YouTube links can be shared by anyone. On Ghostlight, access is tied to individual email addresses with timed windows — so you always know who's watching.
Each production has its own library — primary recording, bonus footage, multiple nights — not scattered across folders or playlists. Your archive stays clean as it grows.
Create a purchase link and let audience members buy their own viewing ticket via Stripe. Revenue goes directly to your company's connected account — we just take a small platform fee.
Editors can upload but not manage billing. Downloaders can save files but not edit content. The platform enforces your team structure — no shared passwords, no spreadsheets to maintain.
Your productions are never indexed, never recommended, never surfaced to strangers. What you upload stays private — full stop.
Ghostlight is built by Footlight Films — a theatrical videography company. We understand how productions are structured, how teams are organized, and what matters most to the people in them.
Unlike a cloud share link that's open forever, viewer tickets start a countdown on first play. Your cast gets their moment to relive the show — then access naturally closes, just like a run does.
Every user — from your production manager to a first-time audience member — signs in via a magic link sent to their email. Nothing to remember, nothing to reset.
A purpose-built platform vs. workarounds
| Feature | Ghostlight | YouTube / Vimeo | Cloud Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private cloud storage | |||
| HD file download | |||
| Private, invite-only access | |||
| No public discoverability | |||
| Production-organized content library | |||
| Team roles with permission levels | |||
| Timed viewer access windows | |||
| Sell tickets directly to audiences | |||
| Optional in-browser streaming (add-on) | |||
| Production staff credits on videos | |||
| No passwords to manage | |||
| Full support | Partial / limited | Not supported |
Based on a 20 GB video file. Monthly billing rates in USD, as of 2025. Cost per GB for pool-based services is calculated at full storage capacity.
| Service | Plan for 50 GB | Monthly cost | Cost / GB | Access Control | Invite-Only Streaming | Designed for Theatre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ghostlight
Storage only |
$0.03 / GB / 30 days |
$1.50
for 50 GB / 30 days |
$0.03
always |
Per viewer |
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|
Ghostlight
Storage + Streaming |
$0.05 / GB / 30 days |
$2.50
for 50 GB / 30 days |
$0.05
always |
Per viewer |
Full suite |
|
|
Google Drive
Google One 100 GB |
100 GB plan
50 GB exceeds free 15 GB tier |
$1.99
/ month (flat) |
$0.040
for 50 GB |
Link sharing |
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|
Dropbox
Plus — 2 TB |
Plus plan
No smaller paid tier |
$11.99
/ month (flat) |
$0.240
for 50 GB |
Link sharing |
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|
Vimeo
Starter — 100 GB |
Starter plan
100 GB total storage |
$20.00
/ month (flat) |
$0.400
for 50 GB |
Public embeds only |
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|
YouTube
Not a storage service |
Free
No paid storage tiers |
Free
with limitations |
$0.000 |
Unlisted only |
Competitor prices at monthly billing rates in USD, as of 2025. Cost per GB for flat-rate services is calculated at 50 GB usage — you pay the full plan price regardless of how much you use. = limited support.
Purchase credits to keep your videos stored and accessible. One credit stores one video for 30 days. Add streaming to any video for an extra 0.5 credits. Buy more at once and the price per credit goes down.
Each credit keeps one video securely stored and downloadable for 30 days. Renew as long as you need it.
Optionally add in-browser streaming to any stored video for an extra half credit per 30 days. Toggle it per video, only when you need it.
Issue tickets to invite viewers, or activate a purchase link so your audience can buy access directly.
From upload to audience in four steps
Drop in your finished video. Files go directly to secure cloud storage — your footage is preserved at full original quality and is always downloadable by authorised team members.
Need viewers to watch in their browser? Enable streaming for any video with a single toggle. It costs an extra 0.5 credits per 30 days and can be turned off at any time.
Send invite links directly to cast, crew, and family — or activate a purchase link so your audience can buy their own access. Each ticket starts a timed viewing window.
Ticket holders receive a magic-link email. No app, no account, no password. They click, they download or watch, they remember the show.
Ghostlight is invitation-only — your company is created by the Footlight Films team when you book your video package. If you already have an account, sign in below.
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