List of Distributors

Some distributors of interest that we found out about while at HotDocs:

Snag Films
Interested in the power of documentary film to effect social change. They show films online internationally for free.

IndieFlix
More grassroots. They offer non-exclusive distribution for independent filmmakers through DVD sales, streaming online pay-per-view. They also have alliances and provide some titles to Joost, Hulu, Snag, Amazon VOD, Netflix, iTunes and others.

Visit Films
Distributes the best in world cinema, films made with reasonable budgets that possess commercial viability. They sell for all rights, not just theatrical or television. They come on board at the completion stage.

Cinetic Media
Offers film producers a variety of services from financing to sales representation for theatrical release and digital media distribution. Committed to grassroots marketing.

KinoSmith
Provides distribution and marketing of Canadian and international films to Canada.

Autlook Films
Based in Austria, they handle theatrical and TV sales and festivals.

Dogwoof Films
UK distributor interested in social issue films that are not necessarily easily mass marketable.

Kloos & Co
Production company and more recently getting into distribution of outstanding documentaries. Clients include Arté, ZDF, Al Jazeera, TV3. Florian Thalhofer helped start the company.

Independent Television Service
They fund, present and promote documentaries and dramas on public television and cable and innovative new media projects on the web.

Rooftop Films
Bringing films to unexpected places, getting new audiences. Their tagline: Underground movies outdoors. Supported by Cinereach.

Some other distributors to check out:
Outsider Pictures
Palm Pictures
FiGa Films
Mitropoulos Films
Music Box Films
Arts Engine

***Also, I highly recommend checking out Cinereach’s excellent list of exhibition and distribution venues.*** And another list of distributors is available at DocAgora.