The document discusses potential media institutions for distributing an independent horror film. It analyzes Lionsgate, Paramount Pictures, Maxim Media International, and Phase 4 Films. Maxim Media International is selected because they specialize in distributing independent horror films worldwide, matching the profile of the film. They would likely distribute the film as it is low-budget and aims to diversify the genre, fitting their distribution model.

1. By Nathaniel Whittaker
Question 7 - What kind of media
institution might distribute your media
product and why?

2. Lionsgate
Lions Gate Entertainment Corporation is a North
American entertainment company. They focus more
on the AAA titles and have produced/distributed
many, including the following:

3. Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures is an American entertainment
corporation and is a subsidiary of Viacom. It
produces and distributes AAA films. Horror films
which it has distributed include the following:

4. Maxim Media International
Maxim Media International is world wide distributor
if independent horror films. It distributes a lot of low
budget shock horror films, including:

5. Phase 4 Films
Phase 4 Films is a Canadian distributor, they focus
on distributing films throughout Canada and the
USA. Horror films which they have distributed
include:

6. Which one would I pick?
I would choose Maxim Media International to
distribute my film. This is because they focus
mainly on distributing Independent films, which is
what my film is so I would have a better chance in
being accepted. They also distribute worldwide,
which means my film would get more distribution
across the globe.

7. Why would they pick me?
I believe that Maxim Media International would
choose to distribute my film because it is a low
budget, independent horror that is trying to bring
some diversity into the genre. This is the type of
film which they pick to distribute.