Monetization
Distributors
Rights-acquiring partners who license and place your film across platforms, taking a commission in exchange for marketing support, platform relationships, and broader reach.
26+ companies
6 categories
20–40% commission
7–15 year terms typical
What is a Distributor?
Distributors acquire rights to your film for a defined term and territory, then commercially exploit it across platforms, broadcasters, international markets, airlines, and physical media. Unlike aggregators, they control how and where your film is sold. In return, they bring real marketing power — press, platform relationships, and strategic release timing. Most distributors recoup their expenses first, then take 20–40% before paying you.
Key Facts
They acquire rights — you give up some control
Commission: 20–40% after recouping expenses
Terms: typically 7–15 years per territory
Can access Netflix, Hulu, AVOD & FAST — aggregators cannot
Minimum guarantees (MGs) rare but possible for strong films
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