I have done some research on different distribution companies that may be willing to distribute my film - that is, if I wanted to make the full film and have it distributed to the public.
Screen Gems
This is an American based distribution company that is a subsidiary company of Sony Picture Entertainment's Tristar Motion Picture Group. This company mainly distributes films of the horror, thriller, action, comedy and urban genres, but sometimes takes on other projects. They distribute "films that fall between the wide-release films traditionally developed and distributed by Columbia Pictures and those released by Sony Pictures Classics." They originally formed in 1939 as an animation studio, but in 1948 were used to distribute a number of TV series - up until 1974, where it was re-named Columbia Pictures Television. Finally in 1999 the company name 'Screen Gems' was resurrected as another film producing arm of Sony's Columbia Tristar Motion Picture Group and until now has distributed many films.
This distribution company may be interested in distributing my film because the distribute a number of films similar to mine - for example: the 'Resident Evil' film series. They focus on distributing films in the same sort of genre as my film and so my film may be of interest to them. However, they only distribute films that they produce, so I will have to get their interest in it and get them to produce it too.
Dimension Films
This company is a major American film distribution company. It was founded in 1992 by Bob Weinstein to primarily distribute horror films, but was soon expanded to release other genres. It's main focus is to distribute horror, comedy and action films to the public. It was formerly used as Bob Weinstein's label within Miramax Films, but in 1993 Walt Disney Studios fully purchased Miramax Films and so consequently became owners of Dimension Films. This caused Bob Weinstein and his brother to leave Dimension Films to set up their own film company. Dimension films distribute higher budget releases than its parent company.
Dimension films may be interested in my film because they distribute many films that are similar to my film idea. However, they usually only distribute films that have a much higher budget than mine, so I fear it may take a lot of persuasion to get them to distribute my film.
Breaking Glass Pictures
Breaking Glass Pictures are an independent film distributor. They distribute a wide range of films from many genres. They usually plan on distributing at least twelve titles every year and release them in the cinema, as well as online and on disc (DVD and Blu-Ray). Founded in 2009, they have had a number of successes and are still distributing a number of films today.
This would be a good company to distribute my film because they focus on independent films (like mine) and put them in cinemas as well as releasing them on disc and download. However, they are based in Philadelphia (in the USA) and so it may not be a good idea due to the fact that it will be awkward for me to distribute the film abroad and hard for them to distribute the film in the UK.
Axiom Films
Axiom Films is an independent film distributor based in the UK. It was established in 1997 and has built up a reputation of being a company that takes creative risks, works with new talent, while also working with original ideas. There have been many successes and even a few Oscar Nominations from this company. They also produce films as well as distribute them - this is due to the 'quality, not quantity' idea they have; they want to work with the most outstanding film-makers from all over the world, rather than just the ones that have a lot of money.
This distributor would be perfect for my film because they distribute films to a high standard, while also keeping the company based on independent releases. They also take on projects from all over the world, but are based in the UK, so should be easy to contact if I want to distribute my film.
Dazzle Films
Dazzle Films are "an independent short film label, handling the exclusive distribution, exhibition and sales rights for a selective catalogue of award-winning, critically acclaimed UK and international titles." They distribute a range of films and have no running time limits... As long as it is an original short film, they will be interested. They are based in London and Paris.
This company would be perfect for my film, because instead of creating a feature length film, I could always make it a short film - this would be much quicker and easier on a low budget. They are based in London and so are easy to get hold of, and they distribute films to a wide audience.
Of course, the course specifies that my project needs to be a trailer for a feature length film, so on these grounds, I will rule out this company as a possibility.
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