This video includes both active and highest income. In 20, there were 470 companies focused on video and film distribution in the uk, only 127 of whom actually released a film in uk cinemas that year. Itn releases 24 films per year with itns connection to all major retailers and rentals in north america, such as redbox, walmart, target. Indie film school is full of practical information about filmmaking and film industry that you wont learn about in a film school. Number of film exhibition companies in the united kingdom uk 19962018. My names curt jaimungal and i know what its like to struggle as an artist. Our company provides services to take any idea from script to screen. Sony fox distribution company columbia pictures united international pictures.
Due to ongoing covid19 concerns, film forum is temporarily closed. Its always possible that another distribution company or aggregator will purchase. Just think of all the logos you see at the beginning of any nonstudio film. Sundial pictures is an independent film production and distribution company. We are your onestop source for the latest intelligence and strategic thinking on the business of black film. Learn how to get your film distributed, in under 3 months. The domestic market is defined as the north american movie territory consisting of the united states, canada, puerto rico and guam. Well encode and package your film, then deliver it. Quiver provides film distribution to the worlds largest movie download and streaming retailers. We are not selling tickets at this time, but we are hopeful that we will show all of our upcoming films in the near future, possibly at other dates than originally announced. Independent film production companies are very nearly directorspecific or even film specific. Indie film distributors for independent film makers.
If your goal is to get your indie film to major vod platforms. Indie film distribution submit your film today indie rights movie. Our theatrical market pages are based on the domestic theatrical market performance only. Finding distributors for your lowbudget horror film.
Meet the 25 players who can actually get an independent. We work in all stages of the filmmaking process, from development through distribution, for both documentary and feature films. For the past 15 years swirl films has been one of the industrys leading providers of urban content production and programming. Probably the largest and most prevalent distribution platform, itunes can connect your film with an absolutely massive audience. A production company may specialize in producing their inhouse films or own subsidiary development companies. We spoke to dozens of independent film distributors. Indie film distribution submit your film today indie.
If you have a great independent film or tv series that youd like us to consider for. First, what i discovered is that there are lessons you can take from silicon valley and apply directly to film pitching marketing distribution. Quiver digital digital distribution to worlds largest. Theres no reason someone should have to navigate a maze of information just to figure out. Which distributors will compete for the rights to cannes hottest films. Weve outlined the top 6 steps to consider for film distribution. Independent film production companies are very nearly directorspecific or even filmspecific. Advising and nurturing independent films creative producers. On top of his directing, editing and acting talent, his social media savvy has helped build substantial audiences for many indie rights movies. Top grossing independent uk films at the box office worldwide 2018. This list includes both active and no longer active defunct companies. Its to say that the first question we ask ourselves is.
Dvds of your film will be marketed to retail chains, schools, colleges, and libraries. Traditional distribution companies can help get your horror film into a wide variety of channels and foreign markets, but they also take exclusive ownership of your film. Meet the 25 players who can actually get an independent movie. For starters, your film will be available on the same platform as major motion pictures and that alone adds a sense of legitimacy to your project. These are specialized divisions of large companies and smaller companies that release independent films to theaters and usually home. Top indie producers shaking up hollywood new york film. Whats the best way to maximize the theatrical distribution of this film. Again, this breakdown is meant to expose how film distribution works within the studio structure. If you have a great independent film or tv series that youd like us to consider for distribution, submit your film or tv series here indie rights, a subsidiary of nelson madison films, is a full service, global distributor with direct relationships to major distribution outlets. A guide to uk film distribution, marketing and cinema releases.
Icon film distribution uk part of icon group international film production, sales, marketing and distribution. How to release and selfdistribute an independent film rev. Your film will be prepared and placed on secure servers, making it available for purchase andor distribution on an ondemand basis. Just three companies studiocanal, eone and entertainment control half of all box office income made on uk independent films. Unfortunately, unless youre already a name director with an established track record or your film has played at top festivals, theres no clear route to getting distribution. A guide to independent film distribution in the 21st. And most films are collaborations between multiple such companies. For companies who report their data in other currencies, we converted their revenues to u. If distribution companies are buying motion picture rights prior to opening night. To evaluate this, they look at your film, the size of the target audience, how your film compares to previously successful similar films, and in the end, it comes down to whether they think they can sucessfully get your film screened in a theater or digitally. The business of black film top 20 black films ranked by. Second, i learned that the determiner of your success is your psychology which is why i teach entrepreneurship leadership.
Itn distribution independent film distribution company. Swirl films is a film production company founded by eric tomosunas. Its still the best way to see movies and were committed to living in a world where people leave their house every once in a while. Major production companies often distribute films from independent production companies. It seems very clear to me that a distribution company would want to target an. Simply enter the details of your film into our online order system, then upload all necessary assets. Empire magazine, a decidedly probritish film magazine, offered their picks for the bravest, most innovative, and most creative films the ultimate indie lineup of 50 of the best nonstudio works ever made. Thats not to say that everything will have a traditional window.
The top 10 distributors account for 97% of the box office revenue. The ultimate guide to sales agents for indie filmmakers. Unless otherwise noted, revenues reflect the 2017 fiscal year. Atlas distribution scores queen elizabeth movie, a royal night out atlas distribution company and ketchup entertainment announced today the acquisition of us distribution rights for the uk hitfilm, a royal night out opening wide in the uk today in a deal negotiated by hanway films. This is a list of motion picture distributors, past and present, sorted alphabetically by country. This is a list of film production and distribution companies. Ifc midnight is the company s genre label featuring features horror, scifi, thrillers, erotic arthouse,action and more. Revenues for all companies in this report are in u. Top indie producers shaking up hollywood posted on june 16, 2015 may 3, 2018 by zeke to an outside observer looking in, it would appear that the film industry of late is comprised solely of gigantic corporate entities churning out endless, cgiladen blockbusters. Youve made an independent film and youd like to get it out into the world. What filmmakers need to know about indie film distribution.
Moving images distribution social issues, canadian history, environment, native culture, fine arts. If this brought value to you, then share this guide so other filmmakers dont have to struggling we have enough needless suffering. Hopefully this gives you some insight into how film distribution works and where the industry stands in terms of distribution to theaters and home entertainment. Breakdown of the major online indie film distribution. Famous players film company famous playerslasky corporation films around the world first run features first independent pictures. Quiver is both an encoding house and aggregator, so all the work we do stays inhouse.
Top 10 movie production companies of all time youtube. Distribution for independent film is a completely different process. By most basic definitions, an indie film is one made outside of the major hollywood studios or minimajor studios like lionsgate films, past or present. Top 20 black films ranked by cmp profit ratio the business of black film. He is involved with all aspects of the distribution process for indie rights. Atlas distribution company independent film distribution. What follows is a guide to the top 25 players in the indie finance. A guide to independent film distribution in the 21st century film. Weve listed the top 10 based on number of companies above. Miramax films is a motion picture production, financing and worldwide distribution company committed to its mission of providing audiences with high quality, innovative and risktaking films from the worlds best filmmakers, established and emerging. Top distributors of uk independent films 2018 statista. Founded in 2010 by filmmaker ava duvernay, array is a grassroots distribution, arts and advocacy collective focused on films by people of color and women. Indie film distributors look for one thing only when they evaluate paying for your indie films.
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