Film Distribution Companies

Leading distributors that acquire, market, and release films theatrically, digitally, and to streaming platforms.

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Global streaming giant and major content distributor. Also produces original films for theatrical and streaming release.

Los Gatos, CAStreamingGlobal

Amazon MGM Studios

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Combines Amazon Studios and MGM for content production and distribution across theatrical and Prime Video.

Culver City, CAStreamingGlobal

Apple TV+ / Apple Original Films

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Apple's film and TV production and distribution arm. Known for prestige titles and theatrical releases.

Cupertino, CAStreamingGlobal

IFC Films

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Distributor focused on independent and foreign-language films. Pioneer of the day-and-date release model.

New York, NYIndependentUS

Magnolia Pictures

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Independent distributor known for documentary features and international arthouse cinema.

New York, NYIndependentDocumentaryUS

Focus Features

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NBCUniversal's specialty films label. Distributes independent and international films in the US market.

Universal City, CASpecialtyUS

Searchlight Pictures

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Walt Disney's specialty label focused on independent and prestige films. Behind Nomadland and The Shape of Water.

Los Angeles, CASpecialtyUS

Leading UK distributor and exhibitor known for arthouse and international cinema. Also operates cinemas and a streaming platform.

London, UKArthouseUK

Oscilloscope Laboratories

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Independent US distributor founded by Adam Yauch. Known for distinctive genre picks and documentary features.

New York, NYIndependentUS

Wild Bunch International

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Major European international sales agent and distributor. Handles world sales for award-winning independent films.

Paris, FranceInternational SalesEurope