Independent film distributors

Independent films are films that are created mostly outside of a major film studio system, they are usually shot with a minimum budget with money that is invested by the producers or outside backers. Advancements in technology, social media and business have contributed to the substantial growth of independent films in the past few years.

Independent film distribution in the UK is generally managed by distributors such as Metrodome, Vertigo and Momentum. Independent film developers release a wide variety of media such as short films or documentaries, they also represent their films at many Film Festivals before releasing it in theaters. This is different from the major film distributors such as 20th Century Fox.

“Metrodome is a London based company that owns, manages and distributes Film, TV and digital content, the company operates through two divisions Metrodome Distribution (features films and home entertainment in the UK) and Hollywood Classics.” Metrodome owns films such as Resistance and The Gatekeepers which have been critically acclaimed. The company distributes their content via an online store and cinema releases.

 

Vertigo is another independent film distributor that is also based in the UK, it was founded in 2002 and now has produced and distributed over 50 films altogether, notable films that have been associated with Vertigo are Streetdance 3D, The Sweeney and Bronson. Vertigo Films prides itself for bringing new and talented actors to the film industry such as Tom Hardy who is now a well-known actor and has even won a BAFTA Rising star award for his role in Inception.