A film distributor is responsible for releasing films and connecting film production to exhibitors. They distribute films to cinemas and for home viewing through various sub-distributors. Different distributors focus on different genres and target audiences. The BBC Film Network focuses on distributing short British films online and providing resources for filmmakers. DNA Films is an independent UK production and distribution company known for films like 28 Days Later. Paramount and Warner Bros are major Hollywood studios that distribute blockbuster films worldwide.

1. INSTITUTIONAL
RESEARCH

2. What is a film distributor, and what do
they do?
• Is an organization, or even an individual who are responsible for the release of films, and acts
as the connection between the film production and the film exhibitor.
• The term distributor, distributes films to various cinemas, or for home viewing eg: DVDs or
television programs. The Distributor can either do this themselves or through theatrical
exhibitors and other sub-distributor. However the Distributor has to have a clear
understanding of the genre of the film, as they need to distribute to the correct target
audience for the film.

3. BBC Film Network
• The BBC film network focuses on the distribution of short British films, releasing four short
films ever week. There website allows views to view and comment on the short films, and
provide tips and resources on how to make and distribute your personal short film.
• They explain in great detail all the key terms a upcoming distributor will need to know, and
allowing them to create profiles, so they will be able to keep up with the distribution of films
within the BBC.
Examples of Short films Distributed by the BBC Film Network.
• Paper hearts
• The Last Man on Earth
• ColourBleed
• Silent Things

4. DNA Films
• DNA films was produced in 1997 by Andre MacDonald and Duncan Kenworth. DNA films is an
independent film production and distribution company, who have produced a small number
of films, yet the films they produce become very well know and popular
• 28 Days Later
• The Last King of Scotland.
• DNA films have a collaboration agreement with Fox Searchlight. Which when collaborated
together they have enough money to produce large scale independent British films, and even
have enough to produce sequels to their films.

5. PARAMOUNT
Paramount Pictures is an American film and television production/distribution company. It is one
of the most famous and well known film company across the world.
• it is the second oldest existing American film studio behind Universal studios.
• Paramount are responsible for some of the biggest and most famous films within the film
industry.
Examples of films made and distributed by Paramount.
• Paranormal Activities 1 2 and 3
• The devil inside
• Mission impossible
• Hugo
• Puss in Boots
• Kung foo Panda
• Little Fockers
• Jackass

6. WANRER BROs
• WARNER BROS. DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION, part of the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Group, oversees the electronic distribution of Warner Bros.
• Warner Bros. Entertainment has agreed a multi-layered UK film distribution agreement with
leading European film and TV subscription service Love film. This now means that LoveFilm
will become one of their main distributors.
• Warner Bros are Offering a great selection of recent movies from their portfolio, that
LoveFilm will distribute on their website and offer to their customers.
Examples:
• Harry potter – full sequal
• The Phantom of the opera
• Happy feet two
• Green lantern
• Batman
• The Blind Side
• The matrixs

7. CONCLUSION
• In conclusion I believe a smaller independent
British film distributor would be best suited to
fund our film. Considering our film is set in
London, and doesn't require expensive
funding. This is because the majority of our
film is set outside within London city, and only
features 3 main characters.