The Movie Business Has Never Been Harder, So Why Are All These New Distribution Companies Launching?

The Movie Business Has Never Been Harder, So Why Are All These New Distribution Companies Launching?

“Josephine,” a gripping drama about a young girl who witnesses a brutal assault, was the toast of this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Not only did critics praise Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan for their performances as parents struggling to help their traumatized daughter, but the film won the festival’s audience and jury awards. It seemed like “Josephine” was destined to land at an established indie like Neon or A24 or, barring that, a streaming…

‘Like a DVD in the present tense’: are we ready for film distribution via USB drives?

As big tech continues to dominate the film industry, Video StoreAge is a uniquely crafted company that works with film-makers to sell independent films on USB drivesThe streaming-skeptical cinephile faces a dilemma in 2026, especially when it comes to watching movies at home. Increasingly, movies are available via rentals that funnel money to mega-corporations including Amazon or Apple; digital “purchases” from those same companies that can actu…