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Distributors · Full-Service

Full-Service & Wide Release

High-volume distributors with wide platform footprints, strong VOD and broadcaster relationships, and experience moving commercial indie films across all major windows including SVOD, TVOD, AVOD, and FAST.

5 companies
20–35% commission
Rights acquisition typical
Widest platform access
Companies in this category

Gravitas Ventures

Full-Service Digital Distributor
Commission
~25–30%
Platform reach
150+ platforms
Best for: Commercial indie features ready for wide digital release

One of the most prominent indie digital distributors in the U.S. Gravitas handles encoding, QC, metadata, and delivery to 150+ platforms including Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Tubi, iTunes, and cable VOD. They accept dramatic films, documentaries, and genre content. Filmmakers give up North American digital rights for the term; limited marketing provided — filmmakers drive the audience push.

Key platforms
NetflixHuluAmazoniTunesTubiPeacockPluto TVCable VOD

Cineverse

Full-Service Distributor & FAST Network Operator
Commission
Varies by deal
Specialty
FAST + AVOD + genre channels
Best for: Genre films with built-in fan communities

Formerly Cinedigm, Cineverse is both a digital distributor and a FAST channel operator — they operate their own genre channels including Screambox, CONtv, and Dove Channel. This gives them unusual leverage: they can place your film on major platforms and on their own owned-and-operated FAST channels. Strong in horror, faith, anime, and family content.

Key platforms
AmazonTubiRokuScreambox (own)PeacockPluto TVSamsung TV+

FilmRise

Full-Service Digital Distributor & AVOD Network
Revenue Model
Revenue share on ad earnings
Note
Does not work with aggregators
Best for: Content-rich libraries and catalog films

FilmRise is a distributor that operates as its own AVOD network, distributing content primarily through ad-supported streaming. They acquire non-exclusive digital rights, focusing on catalog depth. Unlike most major SVOD and AVOD platforms, FilmRise does NOT work with aggregators — films come through direct acquisition deals only. Strong Tubi and free streaming partner.

Key platforms
FilmRise (own)TubiAmazon PrimeYouTubePluto TVPeacock

Level 33 Entertainment

Full-Service Distributor
Commission
~20–25%
Focus
Drama, thriller, action, docs
Best for: Films with professional production quality and a defined niche

Level 33 is a boutique full-service distributor handling digital and limited theatrical releases. They focus on dramas, thrillers, action, and documentary content, with solid relationships across major VOD platforms. They offer more hands-on support than a pure aggregator, with some marketing assistance and more personalized attention than the high-volume distributors.

Key platforms
iTunesAmazonGoogle TVVuduHuluTubiPeacock

TriCoast Entertainment

Full-Service Distributor & International Sales
Commission
Varies by deal
Specialty
Global reach + international
Best for: Films targeting international markets alongside domestic VOD

TriCoast offers both domestic digital distribution and international sales representation. They can handle U.S. VOD, international rights, TV licensing, and airline distribution under one roof — useful for filmmakers who want a single company managing multiple windows. Accepts drama, documentary, action, thriller, horror, and faith-based content.

Key markets
AmazoniTunesGoogle TVCable VODInternational TVAirlines