Proof of Usefulness Report

FilmUp

Analysis completed on 1/21/2026

+20
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

FilmUp is a verifiable entity (founded 2015, raised ~$100k-$470k seed funding) addressing a valid problem in film crew management. However, the submission quality is critically poor, featuring demonstrably false claims ('most people have used my product', 'Audience Reach: everyone') and lacking any concrete metrics. External data indicates the project may be inactive or 'deadpooled'. The score reflects the existence of the startup but is heavily penalized for the deceptive and low-effort submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+7.5
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+3.0
Evidence Of Traction+2.5
Market Timing Relevance+2.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+17.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+20

Project Details

Project URL
Description
FilmUp's software enabled film studios and film production companies to staff, manage, and pay crew across all their productions.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline