2. What are independent film distributors?
Independent film distributors, distribute films that
are made outside of major film studios
They usually make films with a much lower budget
than major distributors
They also release a wider range of films that
include documentaries and films that are of a
foreign language
Independent films are generally shown at film
festivals first in order to gather the thoughts of the
audience and critics before they are distributed to
the theatres.
3. Vertigo films
Vertigo films is an example of an independent distributor
company and it was founded in 2002. It is based in London
and the company’s mission is to create and distribute
commercially driven independent cinema.
Championing new talent has been key to Vertigo Film’s
production strategy and it continues to pride itself on being
at the forefront new talent.
One of their must successful
films is Streetdance 3D which
was the biggest independent
UK DVD of all time.
4. One Entertainment
Entertainment One or E-one is another example of a
independent film distributor.
E one distributes films across multiple countries
including Canada, UK, Benelux and the United
States. Distribution channels include theatrical
distribution, home entertainment through DVD and
blu-ray rental and retail, television, and digital
downloading service.
Films by E one include twilight