The Film Distributors' Association Ltd. (FDA) represents film distributors in the UK, working with companies, organizations, and individuals involved in the film industry. Originally established in 1915 in London, the FDA addresses issues of interest to distributors and advocates for their important role in the film economy. They meet regularly with government and trade groups to represent distributor perspectives.

2. WHAT DO THEY DO?
Film Distributors' Association Ltd. (FDA) is the trade body for theatrical film
distributors in the UK - the companies that release films for UK cinema
audiences.
Originally established in London in 1915, FDA liaises and works with many
individuals, companies and organisations. FDA's Council, or board, comprising a
senior representative of each member company, normally meets six times a year
and considers only matters of generic interest to film distributors.
They represent a distribution stance in regular representations to and consultations
with the UK Film Council, the government and other trade organisations in the
film industry. We are also a passionate advocate of distributors' pivotal role in the
well-being of the whole film economy.

3. DIGITAL FILM…
Digital cinematography is the process of capturing motion pictures as digital images,
as opposed to the historical use of motion picture film.
Since the birth of cinema at the end of the 19th century, films have been produced,
circulated and screened on celluloid stock.
More recently, digital soundtracks have enhanced the audio experience, while
computer graphics imagery (CGI) is often added in post-production to realise
spectacular effects. Today, most films are edited and mastered on digital
equipment; a few, such as George Lucas's latest Star Wars episodes, are even
shot using high-definition digital cameras, rather than being photographed on
film.

4. INDEPENDENT specializes in the development, financing, production and distribution of
independent feature films. Led by CEO Luc Roeg who has over twenty years experience
in the film business, independent has a team of highly motivated and experienced
professionals with expertise in project development, production, structured finance,
sales and marketing. Independent has also recently established a UK Distribution arm.
In addition to developing, producing and distributing its own content, independent also
acquires third party rights to manage through its sales and distribution divisions.
Latest titles include Roman Coppola’s A GLIMPSE INSIDE THE MIND OF CHARLES
SWAN, Sean Ellis’ Sundance Audience Award winner METRO MANILA and Multi Award
winner documentary AI WEIWEI: NEVER SORRY. The company has an excellent network
of buyers all over the world and attends all relevant markets throughout the year
showcasing highly acclaimed films.
Independent's distribution division specialises in the acquisition and distribution of
content across all media channels in the UK (theatrical, TV, DVD, digital, etc.).

5. Established in May 1999, STUDIOCANAL theatrical UK has established a reputation
for an innovative approach to distribution. A passion for film and commitment to
creativity is central to STUDIOCANAL's activity in the UK market together with the
desire to work collaboratively with our filmmakers to achieve the best possible
results.
STUDIOCANAL is a subsidiary of the CANAL+ Group. It is one of Europe’s leading
companies in the market for co-production, acquisition, distribution and sale of
international feature films. STUDIOCANAL is the only studio operating
simultaneously in three main territories across Europe: France, the United
Kingdom and Germany. The company distributes a total of more than 50 films a
year throughout Europe. Additionally, STUDIOCANAL owns one of the most
important libraries in the world, with more than 5,000 international titles.

6. WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT, a fully integrated, broad-based entertainment
company, is a global leader in all forms of entertainment and their related
businesses across all current and emerging media and platforms. The fully
integrated, broad-based company stands at the forefront of every aspect of the
entertainment industry from feature film, television and home entertainment
production and worldwide distribution to DVD and Blu-ray, digital distribution,
animation, comic books, product and brand licensing and broadcasting.
The company’s vast library, one of the most prestigious and valuable in the world,
consists of more than 61,000 hours of programming, including nearly 6,500
feature films and 3,000 television programs comprised of tens of thousands of
individual episodes.