Flick Finder

Locally hosted server and REACT app for testing functionality, features, UI and layouts of the movie recommendation engine

An overview of the functionality of the Flick Finder app prototype.

Key Features

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    Why is it Necessary?

    Lack of unified recommendations across different streaming platforms makes it hard to know what is available.

    Existing lists are not tailored to multiple users' preferences, causing difficulty in finding something that everyone in the group would enjoy.

    Anecdotal reports of wasted time and frustration due to prolonged scrolling and inability to find suitable content for group viewing

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    Hypothesis Statement 

    “We believe that increased user engagement and satisfaction will be achieved if users can quickly find movies that cater to group preferences with the cross-platform aggregation and multi-user preference integration features. Additionally, streaming services will share their information and APIs, creating a fully-integrated, dynamic, and comprehensive platform. This integration will provide streaming services with increased engagement and offer monetizing possibilities through both service inclusion fees and user subscriptions.”

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      Main Benefits

    Simplified Decision-Making:   Saves time and avoids frustration when deciding what to watch.

    Discovery of New Content:   Introduces users to movies they might not have considered.

    Enhanced Viewing Experience:   Provides a more personalized and enjoyable viewing experience.

    Unified Platform:   Offers a cohesive and convenient recommendation system across multiple streaming services.

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     Potential Features and Solutions

    Cross-Platform Aggregation:   Aggregates movie recommendations from multiple streaming services

    Multi-User Preference Integration:   Allows multiple users to input their preferences.

    User Profiles and Machine Learning:   Tracks individual and group preferences and improves recommendations over time.

    Social Viewing Features:   Allows users to invite friends and family to join their profile groups.

    Language and Accessibility Options:   Supports multiple languages and offers accessibility options.

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    Potential Features and Solutions

    Interactive User Interface:   Makes it easy for users to input preferences, connect accounts, and browse recommendations.

    Integration with Existing Devices:   Develops mobile and desktop applications, as well as browser extensions.

    Cross-Account Recommendations:   Links user streaming service accounts to find common movies aligning with the preferences of multiple users.

    Real-Time Availability Checker:   Confirms whether recommended movies are currently available on the user’s subscribed streaming services.