Directory-style list of contacts for key independent film distributors in the UK and USA.

Founded in 1999, Avatar Films is an independent film distribution company specializing in arthouse films and documentaries that push the envelope, located in New York City.

IFTA is a non-profit association whose mission is to provide the independent film and television industry with high-quality marketplace-oriented services and worldwide representation. As a spokesperson for the worldwide independent film and television industry, the Alliance actively lobbies the United States and European governments and the international organizations on measures that impact production and distribution.

Digital distribution company whose goal is to utilize the internet's resources to bring film entertainment to international audiences. Their goal is distribute "everywhere the Internet goes: on computer monitors, television sets, cellular phones, projected on screens, and whatever the next new digital distribution opportunity might be." Resource for independent filmmakers to collaborate and show their works, and the public face of the Undergroundfilm digital library.

The Film-Makers' Cooperative is the largest archive and distributor of independent and avant-garde films in the world. Created by artists in 1962, the Coop has more than 5,000 films and videotapes in its collection.

A paid membership network based in LA that helps independent filmmakers find investors, grants, funds and distributors.

Official site for the Independent Film Channel. Services include IFC Network (the channel), IFC Films (a distribution company) IFC Films on Demand, IFC Productions (production company), IFC InDigEnt (digital film production-financing company).

Ostrow and Company has arranged financing and or negotiated distribution for over 125 feature films and numerous documentaries. They are committed to the art of compelling and entertaining storytelling, and relish negotiating the business of film distribution and finance for producers and filmmakers who want to make a difference by delivering films that raise the consciousness of the viewer.

A full-service North American distributor of critically acclaimed award-winning independent and foreign films. They have distributed films from 25 countries and six continents, including top prize winners from Sundance, Cannes, Venice, Toronto, Berlin, and Tribeca, to name a few. Their partnerships with theaters, TV networks, wholesalers, retailers, institutions, and their unique subscription service ensure Film Movement's films get to their audiences.

Since 1998, AtomFilms has evolved from an online video pioneer into one of the world's leading brands for independent entertainment. For viewers, our award-winning site is a daily source of original web shows, animation, and short films — from hit viral comedies like Possum Death Spree to Oscar-winning classics like Creature Comforts. For independent creators, AtomFilms is a pipeline to the big time. We license and develop content, pay real money, and distribute to huge audiences on the Internet, television, and mobile phones. Our partners include Comedy Central, Spike TV, Verizon, and BellSouth.

Distribution company run by the owners of the Music Box Theater in Chicago, Illinois. Distributes independent film in the theatrical, DVD and television markets in the United States.

Toronto-based distribution company for independent film in Canada, launched by award-winning documentary filmmaker Ron Mann and veteran Toronto film and music promoter Gary Topp. Distributing primarily feature documentaries, but, as the name suggests, they also consider films with personal appeal for limited runs in theatres across Canada.

Resource designed to connect independent filmmakers, distributers, theaters and film festivals, to further independent film distribution. Paid submission fees.

The online home to the Cinequest Distribution Label. Cinequest "Empowers the Maverick," by supporting independent films, including (but not limitted to) audience and jury award winners from the top festivals. Includes some free content, as well as paid PPV downloads and DVDs.

A site for DVD Authoring, a process converts your finished film into a dynamic DVD product. The company's mission is to "democratize distribution" by providing filmmakers with tools and information to aid filmmakers in distributing their own films.

Microcinema International is a leading international rights manager, exhibitor, and specialty markets distributor of the "moving image arts," founded in 1996. They specialize in the acquisition, exhibition, and distribution of independently produced moving images of an artistic and socially relevant nature. Primary programs include: MicroCinema Distribution, Independent Exposure (a touring screening program of independent films, videos, and digital art that has been active in 44 countries), and the Blackchair Collection(a new label dedicated to promulgating the works of moving image artists via DVD and other channels).

A veteran entertainment lawyer, arbitrator and author, his practice includes work in the areas of copyright, trademark, contract, multimedia law, intellectual property, and book publishing. Litwak also functions as a Producer's Rep, assisting filmmakers in the marketing and distribution of their films.

An online video store for the following indie studios: Shock-O-Rama Cinema, Camp Motion Pictures, Seduction Cinema, Misty Mundae, After Hours Cinema, Retro-Seduction Cinema, and Secret Key Motion Pictures. Also includes fan memoribilia and Alternative Cinema Magazine. *Films can be viewed on line or purchased as videos or DVDs.

International film Distribution company specializing in short films for broadcast, cable, satellite, moble, DVD & Home Video. Films in their library have included award winners at Sundance, Telluride, Cannes and other leading international and national film festivals.

UK based program sponsored by Cobra Beer and founded in 2005 for independent filmmakers. Winning submissions of 50-second films are shown before blockbuster films and win prizes monthly. Films are judged by film experts in the UK industry, from The Times, the National Film and Television School, Film London, Adobe, Aardman Animations, Shooting People, Film Review and Little White Lies. CobraVision also works in partnership with film festivals all over the country, so filmmakers have even more chances to get their work seen. Festival partners include Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Portobello, Bristol Encounters, Cardiff Screen Festival, East End, RESFEST and Antennae at BFI Southbank. Through our partnership with Sony PlayStation, films also get broadcast on www.yourpsp.com every month, and with Bitesize Cinemas we run a quarterly screening programme of short films at top independent cinemas across the country. There are so many ways to get noticed through CobraVision.