#Distribution
Cynthia Lowen’s Abortion Rights Doc “Battleground” to Be Released by Abramorama & ROCO Films
Most Americans support the legal right to abortion, and people from all backgrounds have abortions — so why is it such a polarizing issue? Why do anti-choicers have so much influence and...
Early Patricia Rozema Films Line Up Restoration/Distribution Deals at Kino Lorber and MUBI
Less than six months after her renowned debut feature, “I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing,” received a 4K restoration and new theatrical run, there’s word that several other early...
Films from Kamila Andini and Chandler Levack Picked Up for Distribution
Kamila Andini’s latest film, period drama “Before, Now & Then,” has secured distribution, with Film Movement picking it up for the North American market. Variety broke the...
Intramovies Acquires Sales Rights to Tereza Nvotovà’s Locarno Pic “Nightsiren”
International sales rights for Czech filmmaker Tereza Nvotovà’s new film, “Nightsiren,” have been snapped up by Intramovies ahead of the picture’s world premiere at Locarno...
Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Lizzie Gottlieb’s Doc “Turn Every Page”
Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the worldwide rights to Lizzie Gottlieb’s doc “Turn Every Page – The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb,” which just had its world...
Francisca Alegría’s Sundance Eco-Fable “The Cow Who Sang a Song Into the Future” Secures Distribution
“The Cow Who Sang a Song Into the Future,” Chilean director Francisca Alegría’s first feature, is coming to theaters. North American distribution rights to the “environmental...
Cannes’ Vicky Krieps-Starrer “Corsage” Heading to IFC Films, Marie Kreutzer Directs
Vicky Krieps is continuing her Cannes hot streak. One of her upcoming projects, Rebecca Lenkiewicz’s “Hot Milk,” was acquired out of the Marché du Film; she’s starring in two Un...
Nina Menkes Doc “Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power” Acquired by Kino Lorber
Nina Menkes’ investigation of the male gaze is headed to Kino Lorber. A press release announced the company has snagged North American rights to “Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power.” As...
Maryam Touzani’s Cannes Pic “The Blue Caftan” Acquired by Films Boutique
We’re still more than a week out from Cannes 2022 but its films are already being picked up for distribution. Among them are Maryam Touzani’s sophomore feature, “The Blue...
Julie Cohen & Betsy West’s Gabby Giffords Doc Acquired by Briarcliff Entertainment, Sets Release Date
Oscar-nominated “RBG” filmmakers Betsy West and Julie Cohen have found a home for their latest documentary. “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down,” which chronicles the titular...
Isabel Castro’s Sundance Doc “Mija” Heads to Disney, FX Acquires Scripted Content Dev Rights
“Mija,” a music documentary from director Isabel Castro, has secured distribution and a potential narrative adaptation. Worldwide rights to the Sundance 2022 title have been nabbed by...
Sundance Winners “Aftershock” and “Leonor Will Never Die” Land Distribution
Two more Sundance 2022 selections have found homes. Paula Eiselt and Tonya Lewis Lee’s documentary “Aftershock” and Martika Ramirez Escobar’s drama “Leonor Will Never Die”...
Gigi Gaston’s Crime Thriller “9 Bullets” Acquired by Screen Media, Lena Headey Stars
“Game of Thrones” actress Lena Headey is starring in another story with life-or-death stakes. A press release has confirmed that her new film, “9 Bullets,” has been acquired...
Mimi Cave’s “Fresh” Lands Distribution Ahead of Sundance, Daisy Edgar-Jones Stars
Daisy Edgar-Jones says goodbye to Connell and hello to a lover who has been “hiding some unusual appetites” in “Fresh.” Searchlight Pictures has acquired worldwide rights to...
Rachel Carey’s Comedy “Deadly Cuts” Secures North American Distribution
Irish comedy “Deadly Cuts” is making its way to North America. According to Deadline, Rachel Carey’s film about a group of hair stylists who unwittingly stumble into vigilantism...
Anita Rocha da Silveira’s Cannes Pic “Medusa” Heads to Music Box Films
“Medusa,” writer-director Anita Rocha da Silveira’s satirical thriller exploring the pressure women put on themselves to be perfect, has found a home. According to Deadline, Music...
Niav Conty’s Feature Debut “Small Time” Acquired by Film Arcade
Niav Conty’s feature debut “Small Time” has found a home. Deadline confirms North American rights to the drama have been picked up by indie distributor The Film Arcade. Written,...
Amanda Lipitz’s New Doc “Found” Acquired by Netflix, Gets Release Date
“Found,” Amanda Lipitz’s documentary about three adopted teens and their unexpected connection, has landed at Netflix. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the streamer acquired...
Debbie Lum’s College Application Doc “Try Harder!” Lands at Greenwich Entertainment
The hells of the high-pressure college application process are headed to the screen. Greenwich Entertainment has snagged North American distribution rights to “Try Harder!,” Debbie...
Posy Dixon’s Beverly Glenn-Copeland Doc “Keyboard Fantasies” Acquired by Greenwich Entertainment
“The Beverly Glenn-Copeland Story” is heading to the big screen. According to a press release, Greenwich Entertainment has acquired U.S. distribution rights to Posy Dixon’s...
Thriller Starring Boxing Champ Kali “K.O.” Reis Lands at IFC Films
“Catch the Fair One,” a thriller toplined by boxer Kali “K.O.” Reis, based on a story of her own creation, is on its way to theaters. According to Variety, IFC Films has acquired U.S....
“No Ordinary Man” and “Les Nôtres” Acquired by Oscilloscope
Oscilloscope Laboratories has secured U.S. rights to Aisling Chin-Yee’s and Chase Joynt’s “No Ordinary Man,” a documentary about a misunderstood transmasculine trailblazer,...
Inclusive SXSW Musical “Best Summer Ever” Gets Distribution at Freestyle Digital Media
“Best Summer Ever,” a teen musical from directors Lauren Smitelli and Michael Parks Randa, has nabbed distribution. Freestyle Digital Media will release the film — which was...
Rachel Fleit’s “Introducing, Selma Blair” Acquired by discovery+ Ahead of SXSW Premiere
“Introducing, Selma Blair” has lined up distribution ahead of its world premiere at SXSW next week. A press release confirms Rachel Fleit’s first feature doc has been acquired by...
Sabrina Doyle’s “Lorelei” Secures U.S. Distribution at Vertical Entertainment
“Lorelei,” writer-director Sabrina Doyle’s feature debut, will soon be making its way to cinemas and on-demand services. A press release announced that Vertical Entertainment acquired...
Sundance Deal: Jamila Wignot’s Alvin Ailey Doc “Ailey” Goes to Neon
Jamila Wignot’s portrait of iconic dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey has found a home. Following its world premiere at Sundance this weekend, Neon acquired “Ailey,” a documentary...
Submit Now: Dedza Films, Kino Lorber-Supported Distributor for Emerging and Student Filmmakers
Kino Lorber is collaborating with filmmaker and programmer Kate Gondwe on a “new distribution initiative that will showcase short films by emerging talent, aimed at fostering and mentoring...
Doc About Human Rights Activist Nasrin Sotoudeh Acquired by Virgil Films, Olivia Colman Narrates
Audiences will soon have the chance to learn more about Nasrin Sotoudeh and the #FreeNasrin movement. “Nasrin,” a documentary following the Iranian lawyer, human rights activist, and...
Julie Cohen and Betsy West’s Julia Child Doc Acquired by Sony Pictures Classics
Julie Cohen and Betsy West’s Julia Child documentary has found a home. The worldwide rights to “Julia” (working title), excluding domestic television, have been acquired by Sony...
“Wonder Woman 1984” Release Date Pushed to August 14
We’ll have to wait a bit longer for “Wonder Woman 1984.” Amid coronavirus concerns and the resulting theater closures, Warner Bros. has decided to push back Patty Jenkins’...
Film Movement Partners with Art House Theaters to Offer Virtual Cinema Experience
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the industry, Film Movement is the latest org to shift its focus online. The distributor is teaming up with Art House Convergence and indie...
“The Perfect Candidate” to Launch on VOD in UK, in Lieu of Theatrical Release
Due to the coronavirus, Haifaa Al Mansour’s “The Perfect Candidate” will not be hitting UK theaters on March 27. Instead, on that day, Modern Films will be releasing the drama on VOD...
Josephine Decker’s Sundance Winner “Shirley” Acquired by Neon
“Shirley” is continuing its Sundance hot streak. Following its Special Jury Award for Auteur Filmmaking win and the stigma-shattering portrait taken of breastmilk-pumping director...
Sundance: ACLU Doc “The Fight” Goes to Magnolia Pictures, Elyse Steinberg Co-Directs
Another woman-directed film has secured distribution out of Sundance. “The Fight,” from Elyse Steinberg, Josh Kriegman, and Eli Despres, has been acquired by Magnolia Pictures in “a...
Sundance Deals: “Identifying Features” and “I Carry You With Me” Find Homes
Two more women-directed films have secured distribution out of Sundance. Kino Lorber snagged North American rights to Fernanda Valadez’s “Identifying Features” and Sony Pictures...
Billie Holiday Doc “Billie” Lands at Greenwich Entertainment
Greenwich Entertainment, the distributor behind “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice,” one of 2019’s top docs, will release Billie Holiday documentary “Billie” this...
Zeitgeist Films to Receive Spotlight Lifetime Achievement Award at Art House Convergence
Zeitgeist Films is set to receive a major honor at Art House Convergence’s annual conference. The indie film distributor’s co-founders, Nancy Gerstman and Emily Russo, have been named as the...
Release Dates Set for “Sister Aimee” and Patricia Marcoccia’s Jordan Peterson Doc
Samantha Buck and Marie Schlingmann’s Sundance pic “Sister Aimee” and Patricia Marcoccia’s portrait of conservative academic/YouTuber Jordan Peterson have nabbed distribution and...
Apply Now: Birds Eye View Future Leaders in Distribution Program
Listen up, UK-based female distribution executives: Birds Eye View wants to support you in breaking through the glass ceiling of the distribution sector. ScreenDaily reports that the gender equality...
Susanne Bier’s “A Second Chance” Secures Theatrical Release in the U.S.
U.S. audiences are finally getting the chance to see “A Second Chance” in theaters. Susanne Bier’s kidnapping drama debuted at the 2014 Toronto Film Festival and was released in...
Guest Post: Is Blockchain a Fad or Will It Turn the Entertainment Industry on Its Head?
Guest Post by Heidi Philipsen Picture it: The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Fall semester in 1991. I was an omnipotent-feeling Gen X undergraduate student more interested in my independent...
Cannes: “Happy as Lazzaro” and “Girls of the Sun” Land U.S. Distribution
It’s official: all three women-directed features to screen in Competition at Cannes 2018 have secured U.S. distribution. Sony Pictures Classics snagged rights to Nadine Labaki’s...