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Independent film distribution made simple.

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New Platforms, New Possibilities: Meet the Founders & CEOs Reshaping Indie Film Distribution

Join us on Thursday, Sept. 24th for a webinar with Ash Cook of Video Store.Age, Mike Clark of Filmtrade and Sean Drummond of Cindee

Who Moves America: A New Theatrical Release from 8 Above

A Documentary About Labor, Solidarity, and Collective Action

Your Film Distribution Roadmap Starts Here

A curated guide to our best articles, webinars, and case studies on building a smarter film release strategy.

Welcoming the Summer of Ludd

As 250 approaches - what is giving me hope in an otherwise age of despair. Summer of Ludd, People's Republic of NYC ++

Distributing a Medieval Art Film Without a Distributor

Community, niche outreach, and microcinemas with the team behind Revelations of Divine Love - A Case Study. And! an amazing webinar opportunity from Jeanie Finlay.

Can We Save Letterboxd From Enshittification?

Who Should Own the Platforms that Shape Film Culture?

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Letterboxd Community Takeover

How the Campaign to Buy Letterboxd Aims to Save Independent Cinema

Envisioning a New Class of Executive Producers on the Heels of an Oscar Nomination

Cutting Through Rocks and the Future of Philanthropic Film Funding, Lab participants take awards at SIFF and Among Neighbors wins the Robert F Kennedy award and launches at #6 on Apple TV chart.

Taking Control of Your Distribution Destiny - A Case Study

Inside the DIY distribution strategy behind SXSW breakout Edie Arnold is a Loser

People Want to Watch Your Film. Now Go Find Them.

Lessons from Ian Tarbert on building a film’s path to audience

Tales from The Lab: Social Media Myth Busting with Dor Dotson

Why email lists, engagement, and real relationships matter more than going viral.