Hybrid Model
Companies that function as both aggregators and distributors depending on the deal. They may act as a simple technical delivery partner for some windows — and take rights for others. Read every contract carefully.
Important: Hybrid companies can offer aggregator-style delivery (no rights) or distributor-style deals (with rights acquisition) depending on your agreement. Always clarify which model applies to your deal before signing. The terms can vary significantly from one filmmaker to the next.
Indie Rights
Indie Rights is explicitly described as a digital distributor and aggregator hybrid. They work on revenue share (20–30%) instead of upfront fees, placing films on Amazon, Apple TV, Google TV, Tubi, and international streamers. They provide limited promotional support including a 200k+ subscriber YouTube channel and attendance at AFM and Cannes. Filmmakers remain primarily responsible for marketing.
Giant Pictures
Giant Pictures is a New York–based digital distributor known for transparency and filmmaker-friendly terms. No upfront fees — they cover encoding, delivery, and placement, taking ~30% of gross revenues. They provide partial marketing help, clear reporting, and unique access to Kanopy's library and academic market. They bridge the aggregator/distributor line, providing more service than a pure aggregator without full rights acquisition in all cases.
Echelon Studios
Echelon Studios is an independent distributor/aggregator with a large catalog. They handle global or regional rights across digital, TV, DVD, and airline markets with a favorable revenue split (70/30 or 60/40 to filmmakers after fees). With a very large catalog, films receive minimal individualized marketing — filmmakers must drive their own promotion and audience-building. A wide-reach option without prestige barriers.