Film distribution is the process of making a film available to audiences through various platforms like TV, cinemas, and DVD. Film distributors determine the marketing strategy and release date, decide which platforms the film will be viewable on, and find the best promotion methods. Some major film distributors in the UK include Vertigo Films, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures UK, Paramount Pictures UK, Pathé Distribution, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures UK, Sony Pictures Releasing, and Lionsgate.

1. Film Distribution
BY CHARLIE MEADOWS

2. What is film distribution
• Film distribution is the process of making film
available to be viewed by an audience. This
can be through several platforms- TV, Cinema
and DVD etc.
• This is the final step in film making where the
film is passed on from the distributors to the
consumers.

3. What do film distributors do?
They have a range of responsibilities including:
• Determining the marketing strategy for the film.
• Deciding which media platforms the film will be made viewable on e.g. DVD.
• Finding the best method for film promotion
• The release date for the film.

4. Examples of film distributors in the
UK
• Vertigo Films
• Warner Bros.
• Universal Pictures UK
• Paramount pictures UK
• Pathé Distribution
• Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures UK
• Sony Pictures Releasing
•Lionsgate