TINY FAQ
WHAT IS DISTRIBUTION?
Film distributors are pivotal in transforming filmmakers' visions into widely viewed masterpieces, handling licensing, marketing, and delivery to ensure a film's success.
LICENSING
Licensing contracts form the foundation of film distribution, outlining financial arrangements between studios and distribution companies. Contracts can be leasing or profit-sharing models, often blending both to ensure stable income and shared profits over a decade or more.
MARKETING
Effective marketing isn’t just about ads; it’s about storytelling. Distributors craft narratives that highlight a film’s essence, using trailers, press kits, and strategic advertising to build anticipation and engagement.
DELIVERY
In the digital age, delivery of films has evolved from physical reels to Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs). These encrypted, high-resolution files ensure secure and seamless transmission to theaters and streaming platforms worldwide.
STREAMING
Streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime require films to meet specific technical standards. Distributors encode films to these platforms' requirements, facilitating global accessibility across diverse devices and internet speeds.
RIGHT TYPES
THEATRICAL DISTRIBUTION
Screening films in cinemas creates an immersive viewer experience. Filmmakers collaborate with theaters, leveraging releases to boost visibility and generate buzz through word-of-mouth.
DIRECT-TO-VIDEO DISTRIBUTION
Bypassing theaters, films go straight to DVDs or Blu-rays, targeting niche markets and cultivating dedicated genre followings. While lacking cinematic spectacle, it offers direct access to specific audiences.
VIDEO-ON-DEMAND (VOD) AND STREAMING Streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu dominate film consumption, offering subscription, rental, and ad-supported models. VOD ensures global accessibility, building diverse viewer bases.
NON-THEATRICAL DISTRIBUTION
Beyond cinemas, films reach educational institutions, museums, and libraries. Licensing for educational use requires tailored agreements, making films valuable tools for academic and cultural enrichment.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN AQUISITIONS?
What is the goal right now?
Acquiring complete or near-complete films / series for our distribution catalogue. We are specifically targeting films and filmmakers that are well-produced, compelling, and seem to be standing alone without the support of other films to increase visibility and revenue.
What kind of content are we interested in?
The only limitations we have right now are: the project must be short-form (no feature films or full-length series) and it must be scripted. All love to each of the categories that follow but, for example, we are not accepting anything documentary, improv, commercial advertising, 'adult', or social media' concepts.