Distribution one of the things i love most is figuring out the maximum amount of time i can get away with not replying to a. This is a great opportunity because anyone with a prime account. To find this list, scroll down the films page to the company credits section and then click see more 2. Catalogue of international short film distributorsbroadcasters. This was produced by moonspun films and won an array.
The united kingdom s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. With a highly experienced management team, we have a rapidly expanding library of high quality titles including margin call and night train to lisbon. Short film distributors guide raindance film festival. Learn how to get your film distributed, in under 3 months.
Short film programmes and festivals launching films. The rank organisation was a british entertainment conglomerate founded by industrialist j. Rank film distributors, perivale, uk,1960s, a short film on a. Uk horror festival arrow video frightfest is teaming up with local distributor blue finch films and short film funding company genera to launch a genre shorts fund called fresh blood. General film distributors later rank film distributors, including the uk distribution rights to universal pictures. We present an online growing network of filmmakers from all disciplines. They distributed clio barnards fantastic social realist film the selfish giant. Youll get a full list of distributors in canada usa uk, including distributors not listed on imdbpro. If you have an agent, manager, or lawyer, financiers and distributors should talk to these reps.
Artificial eye specialises in world cinema and arthouse films. There are many avenues for short distribution around the world. The main short film distributor in the uk is shorts international. Vitagraph is a distribution company based in italy that deals with the sale of international short, feature and documentary films to italian television channels, as well as with the worldwide purchase of italian short, feature and documentary films. The top 10 distributors account for 97% of the box office revenue. The indie filmmakers guide to amazon film distribution. This is the sixth of ten articles revealing the results of my survey of 1,235 film industry professionals. Filmhub allows filmmakers to upload your film for free, while streaming channels discover, order, and stream your work worldwide. How to distribute your short film in todays online marketplace.
Encounters film festival stages one of the worlds leading international competitions for short film, animation and immersive moving image work. In addition, there is no single route to the cinema screen and with over 300 theatrical distributors in the uk. Fda is the trade body for theatrical film distributors in the uk the companies that release films for uk cinema audiences. It also diversified into the manufacture of radios, tvs and photocopiers as one of the owners of rank. This year she took on the haters by taking a stand against online bullies and bodyshamers in this post about the perfect body.
We have compiled a selection of the main websites relating to the film and cinema industry. Yesterdays offering of 6 feature films is only a curated beta launch, but sometime next year the service is expected to expand into an open platform for all. Release wide on filmhubs fast growing channel partner network. Below are uk short film distributors that have not been included in the ico s list. Visit their websites for information on how to submit your film. Bfi distribution we hire out films on dcp, 35mm, 16mm and dvdbluray for theatrical, nontheatrical and educational screenings in cinemas and other venues across the uk and internationally. The quality of productions means they are successful in film festivals and they have released more cannes film festival winners than any other uk distributor. Catalogue of international short film distributors. But the life of a short film as a product a film distributor wants to sell is limited. How to distribute your short film in todays online. Youve scoured film festivals searching for new talent. Short of the week editor jason sondhi is a curator for vimeo as promised in september, vimeo has given us a peek at their new service which will allow content creators to rent or sell video content on the site. Jan 04, 2016 rank film distributors, perivale, uk,1960s, a short film on a leading film distribution co.
The number of film and video distributors has increased by 32% since 1996. Choose next day delivery and receive your item the next working day. Whats the purpose of film festivals in the 21st century. List of international short film sales agencies and distribution companies. Inout filmmakers is an online collaborative platform dedicated to supporting and developing collaborations between filmmakers from all over the world who speak spanish. Pathe has a major presence in the uk film industry, operating as a fully integrated studio.
Apr 19, 2018 with so many factors to consider and different paths to go down, the new guide to short film exhibition, distribution and marketing from the random acts network is a vital resource. In 2002 he moved back to the uk to join shorts international and has since built up an impressively diverse catalogue of highquality short films that are distributed to broadcasters and new media outlets worldwide including itunes and shorts. Aug 04, 2014 the number of film and video distributors has increased by 32% since 1996. This is the most comprehensive resource for contact information and where to go for submission. It quickly became the largest and most vertically integrated film company in the united kingdom, owning production, distribution and exhibition facilities. A massive list of international distributors for your. Jul, 2017 list of all active film distributors canada usa uk updated 2018 published on. In the past, this would more than likely be the end of your films public life, especially without a sales agent. Ive excluded some companies that in my experience are not reputable. As the largest supplier of adhesives materials to the commercial aircraft market, our sos center brings manufacturers our highperformance materials in sizes to fit their business needs. It owns and operates shortstv, which brings audiences around the world the best short movies on tv, online and in theaters, as well as shorts factory, which produces original short film content for broadcasters and brands. List of international short film sales agencies and. Youve tapped your friends and family for as much money as. Check out this list from no film school of possible distributors for short films.
So you made a short film, and it got into some festivals now what. The following festivals either specialise in films made by young filmmakers, or have a strand dedicated to new works by young directors. If you need help getting make your film project and are willing to help others to do the same, join today and participate. Dazzle is one of the uks hottest independent short film labels and handles the exclusive distribution, exhibition and sales rights for a selective catalogue of. Emi films as a distributor, emi operated under several names during its involvement in the film industry entertainment film distributors. Here is some insight into finding the right home for your short film or video content in todays online distribution world.
Indie film distributors look for one thing only when they evaluate paying for your indie films. We are always looking for new talent and short movies to broadcast on our tv channel and beyond. In the past, this would more than likely be the end of your film s public life, especially without a sales agent. Running time between 5 and 20, fiction films and animated films, must be subtitled in english, broadcast via satellite in israel and palestine. Short films are much easier to see on the web or on a mobile telephone than features at the moment, at least. She has produced short films and promos for the uk film council and british. Or post to your blog and anywhere else you feel it would be a good fit. Here you can find whats on now and next in uk cinemas, use our cinema ticket booking hub, go behind the scenes to discover how film distribution connects audiences with new releases, explore the diverse work of film distributors association, and more. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.
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 film or project must be no more than 60 minutes long. Each film or project can receive a maximum of three grants. A guide to uk film distribution, marketing and cinema releases. Company specializing in video publishing and short film distribution on dvd. At just 16 years old, the tribeca film festival has quickly become one of the largest and most revered festivals in the world.
Entertainment film distributors ealing studios uk film council 2007 logos duration. Our environmental documentary last of the scottish wildcats catalysed a decade of conservation efforts, which unfolded as we traced 30 years of postpunk. Film distributors association the film network global. From new and emerging to industry pros, raindance connects, trains, supports, and promotes visual storytellers through every step of their career. Select the region that you would like to send your request to. First, what i discovered is that there are lessons you can take from silicon valley and apply directly to film pitching marketing distribution. The film distributors association is the voice of the uks film distribution industry.
Indie film school is full of practical information about filmmaking and film industry that you wont learn about in a film school. Search the distributors list against the title on to see who has the uk theatrical right to the film. This is a list of motion picture distributors, past and present, sorted alphabetically by country. In 2018, approximately 915 films were distributed theatrically in the uk, which means intense competition for screen space. Solvay offers fullyqualified aerospace materials in smaller order sizes and quantities through our aerospace materials small order service sos center. Bulldog film distribution is a fully independent uk film distributor releasing films across all platforms. Raindance aims to promote and support independent filmmaking and filmmakers. On january 29th, my facebook feed blew up with posts about a short film that s right, a short film.
Jan 02, 2010 the independent cinema office gives you an extensive list of distributors across the uk. My names curt jaimungal and i know what its like to struggle as an artist. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. You have reached the secret landing page we have created for the social media capitalism for filmmakers talk here goes. Short film entertainment company shorts international. List of all active film distributors canada usa uk updated 2018 published on. If you have a short movie that you would like us to consider, please complete the form below. You are also likely to bump into short film buyers eager for content for the dozens of fledgling websites desperate for movies. 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. More details of the survey and my methodology can be found here and for any questions or clarification please contact me. Apply for a short film festival travel grant british council. List of all active film distributors in usa canada uk. A massive list of international distributors for your short film.
Use a short film to meet agents and managers to show what you can do. The film distributors association is the voice of the uk s film distribution industry. Short film missing a note gets theatrical distribution in. The film or project must be a uk production coproduction. The changing game of distribution short of the week. Shorts international ltd is the worlds leading short film entertainment company with the worlds largest catalogue of short movies. There are platforms like stage 32 that have pitch events where you can be heard by industry, or ifp film week, or women in. Modern films is a londonbased, femaleled film production, distribution and. For example, kiwi short film maker ivan barge took the stuffed cat from madam black to the 2016 clermontferrand international short film festival where he won the peoples choice award. Distribution one of the things i love most is figuring out the maximum amount of time i can get away with not replying to a girls txts before she thinks im an asshole. Many people wanted to take selfies with it, so it got lots of social media attention during the festival, generating buzz for the film. Simon has been an integral member of the short film community since 2000 when he joined the barcelonabased distributor morphe art pictures. Apr, 2018 use a short film to meet agents and managers to show what you can do. Screening at a short film festival is a surefire way to start creating a buzz around your film and your career.
A great way to reach wider audiences is to submit your short to a film festival. List of international short film sales agencies and distribution. Present at international film festivals and markets. Like the sundance film festival, the tribeca film festival brings together film executives, filmmakers and movie enthusiasts from across the globe.
Since stanley pickle was created while vicky was a student at the national film and television school nfts in the uk, mather had no part in the financial negotiations. For the first time in recent memory, people actually watched them. To further increase revenue, most film distributors follow a standard windowing strategy that includes tvod, svod and avod. Prints are available from our regular distribution collection and the extensive holdings of the bfi national archive. It is involved in all aspects of film making, from production and development through to international sales and distribution. The international competition is an official gateway to the worlds most prestigious awards. Second, i learned that the determiner of your success is your psychology which is why i teach entrepreneurship leadership. John i am having great success with my 30minute minifeature. Film distributors association your guide to uk film distribution, marketing and cinema releases. Flickerfest distribution bondi pavilion bondi beach nsw 2026 sydney australia tel. Ive tried to make this a list of real distributors as opposed to resellers or catalog companies, but the line sometimes blurs. Coffee films independent film production uk features, docs.
Launching films uk film distributors association a guide. Please share it in your social networks facebook, twitter, email etc by using social media buttons at the side or bottom of the blog. Join this course start this course for free, upgrade for extra benefits, or buy unlimited to access this course and hundreds of other short courses for a year. Mar 08, 2014 what are average film distribution fees. Film festivals have many roles in the 21st century discovery of great films, making films accessible, curation of films for audiences, opportunities for industry. With so many factors to consider and different paths to go down, the new guide to short film exhibition, distribution and marketing from the. Each film or project can receive a maximum of one grant per festival. May 24, 2018 here is some insight into finding the right home for your short film or video content in todays online distribution world. The ico is frequently approached by filmmakers hoping to get their film distributed and into uk cinemas. You have reached the secret landing page we have created for the social media capitalism for filmmakers talk. Established as a short film collective playing with camcorders in 1996, coffee films was awarded at mifed as one of europes best emerging independent film production companies in 2004. Weekly lessons from a fulltime filmmaker so you can earn a living making films by getting funding, distribution, and learning to pitch effectively.