Ex-Kickstarter, Lucasfilm execs launch fan-driven Popular Demand
First theatrical release is SXSW award winner Fucktoys.
Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Paradise Lost’ sold to 118 territories after Toronto, Busan premieres
The psychological thriller will receive its US premiere at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival.
Sony Pictures Classics acquires US, UK, territories on TIFF premiere ‘The Julia Set’
Multi-territory deal includes Australia, Spain, Asia excluding Singapore.
Belfast crime drama ‘Lost City’ acquired for UK-Ireland release
EXCLUSIVE: Seán Murray’s feature debut is the opening night film of this year’s Belfast Film Festival.
Vietnam Oscar pick ‘Spirit Guardians’ scores multi-territory distribution deal including US
EXCLUSIVE: The period epic will begin rolling out around the world from late October.
Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Ally’ sets South Korea release for July 2027
The move fuels speculation that the animated feature is aiming for a Cannes premiere.
Black Bear acquires TIFF: The Market rom-com ‘Honeymoon / Funeral’
Production wrapped in London last month. Nahnatchka Khan directs.
Mia Hansen-Love’s ‘If Love Should Die’ among latest UK Global Screen Fund recipients
Fund allocates over £1.2m to support seven co-productions.
TrustNordisk sells Toronto thriller ‘What Lies Between Us’ to key territories
EXCLUSIVE: Benelux, Spain, Germany among new territories sold.
Venice, Telluride documentary ‘Burgundy’ acquired for UK-Ireland distribution
EXCLUSIVE: Film scheduled for spring 2027 theatrical release.
Venice Golden Lion winner ‘Woman Unknown’ acquired for UK-Ireland
EXCLUSIVE: Film is screening in competition at BFI London Film Festival.
‘The History Of Concrete’ acquired for UK-Ireland distribution ahead of LFF slot
EXCLUSIVE: Film debuted at Sundance then played CPH:DOX.
MBC Studios thriller ‘Traveller’s Hell’ readies long-awaited release
The film is based on a bestselling novel by Osamah Almuslim and directed by Hana Alomair.
Syria’s ‘The Other Side Of The Sun’ submitted to Oscars, lands US distribution
Syria submits first Oscar entry since fall of Assad.
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Ben Kramer departing Black Bear as US distribution head
Exec will stay on through October 28 release of ‘Wicker’.
Why international sales agents are embracing Dutch films
Montreal-based Attraction Distribution attended NLWave in search of acquisitions.
AGC launches creator venture AGC Digital
Jared Jacobs, most recently of Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, to lead new division.
“It’s been eye-opening,” say African distributors participating in EFM Toolbox Distribution Academy
The training and networking programme is aimed at empowering a generation of film distributors across Africa.
Zygi Kamasa’s UK distributor True Brit files for administration
Founder Zygi Kamasa confirms that high-profile UK distributor and producer-financier has gone into administration.
Irish comedy heist ‘Chasing Millions’ sells to UK, Spain, Asia-Pacific
EXCLUSIVE: Film inks deals ahead of Ireland and Australia theatrical releases.
