Film Distributors

30 Holding Based in Italy, 30 Holding produces, promotes, distributes and sells films and documentaries on the domestic and foreign market. 

Ad Vitam Distribution Distributor based in France. 

Against Gravity Art house and educational distributor in Poland, Against Gravity also organizes the film festival Millennium Docs Against Gravity. 

ASC Distribution Based in France and stablished in 1997, ASC Distribution has release over 50 films to cinemas around the world. 

Cinéart Established in 1975 in Brussels, Cinéart is an independent film distributor that releases films in cinemas, on DVD and Blu-ray and also makes the films available for Video on Demand, Pay and Free TV. 

Cherry Pickers Based in Amsterdam, Cherry Pickers Film Distribution mainly focuses on European arthouse films and documentaries and bringing them to the Dutch audience.  

Cinema Delicatessen  Cinema Delicatessen is an Amsterdam-based distributor releasing documentary films in cinemas, on DVD and VOD. 

Cinephil Based in Israel, Cinephil is an international sales and advisory firm with a strong reputation for securing international distribution, broadcasting and financing deals for documentaries from around the world on behalf of producers and directors. 

Dogwoof  Based in London, Dogwoof is a documentary film company integrating production, sales, and theatrical distribution. Dogwoof has so far released 31 Oscar nominated documentaries, with five wins and an additional four BAFTA winners.

Filmtrade Based in Greece and established in 1999, Filmtrade selects and presents to the Greek public the most unique and quality films it discovers in international festivals, such as the Cannes, Berlin, Toronto Film Festival, etc. Their goal is to present films that are unique looks, shocking stories and unique narratives, which act as a central cinematic “window” to spiritual visual and emotional experiences, allowing for a richer understanding and enjoyment of life. 

First Run Features Established in 1979, First Run remains one of the largest independent distributors in North America, releasing 10 films a year in theaters nationwide and an additional 20 films annually to educational institutions, on home video, to television broadcasters, and online through a diverse mix of digital platforms. 

Go2Films Based in Israel, Go2Films specializes in distribution, marketing and co-production of top Israeli docs, fiction films and TV series as well as international films with Jewish related content. 

Grasshopper Film Grasshopper Film is a distribution company dedicated to the release of independent, foreign, and documentary film. Founded in December 2015 by Ryan Krivoshey. 

Gravitas Ventures Gravitas Ventures is a worldwide film distributor that connects filmmakers and producers with a global audience of over a billion people. Over the course of our over 15 years in business, we have had the honor to collaborate with thousands of artists to share important films with global audiences. 

Greenwich Entertainment Founded in 2017, Greenwich Entertainment is an independent film distribution company specializing in distinctive, theatrical-quality narrative and documentary features. 

Icarus Films Since 1978, Icarus Films has been a leading distributor of documentary films in North America. Led by longtime president Jonathan Miller, they work with independent producers worldwide to release 30-50 new films a year, and represent a collection of well over 1,000 titles. 

JMT Films Based in Israel, JMT Films is involved in the distribution, sales and fund raising of documentary projects and international co-productions, and the marketing and representation of unique independent films from Israel and worldwide. The company is buying and selling films to TV Broadcasters and to the Educational/Academic Market, and is marketing and promoting films to film festivals & markets. 

Kino Lorber Kino Lorber releases 35 titles theatrically each year under its Kino Lorber, Zeitgeist Films, and Kino Repertory banners, garnering seven Academy Award® nominations in a decade. With a library in excess of 4,000 titles, Kino Lorber releases more than 350 titles annually to the home entertainment market, led by its powerhouse Kino Lorber Studio Classics label. The company is also a leading player in the educational and non-theatrical distribution spaces, selling directly to schools and institutions and through robust partnerships with Kanopy and Hoopla. Kino Lorber recently launched an international sales arm to represent its films in territories outside of North America. 

Lev Theatres Lev Cinemas were established in 1982, providing a home in Tel Aviv for renowned films from all over the globe. 

Magnolia Pictures A leading independent film studio for 20 years, Magnolia Pictures is the theatrical and home entertainment distribution arm of the Wagner/Cuban Companies. 

Media Education Foundation Media Education Foundation produces and distributes documentary films and other educational resources to inspire critical thinking about the social, political, and cultural impact of American mass media. 

Menemsha Films Menemsha Films, founded in 1998 by Neil Friedman, is dedicated to distributing the highest-quality art house films, hand-picked from around the globe. 

Midas Filmes Based in Portugal and established in 2006, MIDAS Films began by creating a reference catalog in the DVD edition (catalog that now has more than 200 films), having also begun to debut films in theaters (more than 60, so far) and produced 15 documentaries. 

Mirada Distribution Argentine distributor based in Los Angeles, Mirada Distribution has vast experience in the distribution of art films, and Latin American films in the United States. Peter Marai has been a jury and programming consultant in several international festivals. 

Music Box Films Music Box Films is dedicated to curating a diverse repertoire of films and television from around the world. In partnership with the iconic Music Box Theatre, Chicago’s premier independent cinema, it is their mission to engage audiences with exciting alternatives to mainstream entertainment. 

The National Center for Jewish Film The National Center for Jewish Film is a unique, independent nonprofit motion picture archive, distributor, resource center and exhibitor. 

Neo Films NEO Films is a boutique film distribution company based in Athens, Greece, focusing on mainstream and art-house European films. Prior to commencing the company, its founders worked in business and development roles in international sales, finance and production companies in the United States. NEO Films has acquired a film library of over 70 titles since its foundation in 2014. 

Playtime Playtime is a Paris-based hybrid finance, venture investment, and international sales company active since 1997 and committed to amplifying diverse voices around the world. 

Ruth Films Founded by Ruth Diskin in 2001, Ruth Films has been a leader in world sales and marketing of quality independent films worldwide. As a boutique sales company, Ruth Films represents artistically excellent and compelling works that address arts & culture, history, Jewish content, Middle East topics and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 

Septième Factory Based in France, Septième Factory is a media and entertainment company that provides video production services.

Seventh Art Releasing With a focus on documentaries and over 25 years of experience in launching award-winning films, 7th Art handles sales and releasing in all markets: theatrical and non-theatrical, festival, educational, television, cable, and home video, including digital and VOD. Our expertise and knowledge of the independent film landscape has led to major festival awards and multiple Academy Award nominations for our films. 

Sony Pictures Classics Founded in January 1992, Sony Pictures Classics is an autonomous division of Sony Pictures Entertainment that distributes, produces, and acquires independent films from the United States and around the world.

United International Pictures Based in the UK, United International Pictures (UIP), formed in 1981, is jointly owned by its Partners, Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures. Since its formation UIP has distributed over 1,000 films under licence across the world, including more than 100 Academy Award® winners. UIP continues to bring many of the most exciting films made today to international cinema audiences. 

Women Make Movies Established in 1972, Women Make Movies is the world’s leading distributor of independent films by and about women, we amplify historically ignored voices and challenge the mainstream media. 

Yedra Films Based in Spain, Yedra Films provides distribution services mainly related to festivals.

Zeitgeist Films  Founded in 1988, Zeitgeist Films has acquired and distributed over 200 of the finest independent films from the U.S. and around the world including the early works of Todd Haynes, Christopher Nolan, François Ozon, Laura Poitras, Atom Egoyan and the Quay Brothers. 

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