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.
Black Bear hires Dan Cohen as head of TV distribution, launches digital networks business
Exec previously served as Paramount chief content licensing officer, president of Republic Pictures.
Award-winning Gaza doc ‘NAZA’ lands UK-Ireland deal
EXCLUSIVE: Venice Special Jury winner lands in cinemas next month ahead of streaming on The Guardian.
BFI London Film Festival title ‘Isabel’ acquired for UK-Ireland distribution
EXCLUSIVE: Film had world premiere in Panorama at Berlin, is produced by Rodrigo Teixeira.
Bleecker Street names Frank Martinez head of distribution
Late 2026 slate includes Musk, The Liberation, Tender Loving Care.
Black Bear acquires world rights to Laika live-action space thriller ‘Atmosphere’
Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck to write and direct.
Gaza doc ‘NAZA’ set to play for free online after global theatrical run
Sales agent mK2 said the film has sold to over 50 theatrical territories.
What Cinema United thinks about the Paramount settlement
”The agreement announced yesterday accomplishes many of exhibition’s objectives.”
North America, territories deal closes for Michelle Yeoh TIFF premiere ‘The Surgeon’
Roshan Sethi directed Centrepiece selection from Thunder Road and Tango.
UK feature ‘Masc’ boarded for world sales after Toronto premiere
EXCLUSIVE: Film is directed by Star of Tomorrow Bertil Nilsson.
US deal at TIFF for ‘Theater Is Dead’ starring Decker Sadowski from ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’
EXCLUSIVE: Jackrabbit Media represented filmmakers in the deal.
‘NAZA’ filmmakers schedule US theatrical release
The Guardian, mk2 expected to announce international plans in the coming days.
Chinese box office hit ‘Once Upon A Time In The Middle East’ lands North American distribution
Shen Teng leads the drama, directed by Wun Muye.
Universal, Blumhouse Atomic Monster take TIFF Midnight Madness hit ‘River’
Upgrade represents international sales.
