A media institution that would be likely to distribute our film would be some sort of independently focused distribution studio. For example, a studio like Fox Searchlight or The Weinstein Company, which typically distribute independent and foreign films.
While studios rarely focus their distribution on one particular genre, as our film is quite alternative, it would be difficult for a mainstream studio, like Walt Disney Pictures, to choose to distribute it, as it would not suit the mainstream audience they would aim for, and it would not be successive enough to warrant the risk of investment from a mainstream studio.
Fox Searchlight would be a good choice as it focuses on independent films, particularly British films which is definitely an advantage, and as it is a subsidiary of Fox, would have a large budget to oversee an international release, although that would be very hopeful. Also, many previous films distributed have achieved great success, propelling small scale, independent British films, such as 28 Days Later and The Last King of Scotland to critical renown and success.
Miramax Films would be another choice, although less ideal than Fox Searchlight, it still shows a similar focus on small, independent films such as The Magdalene Sisters, which would be good for our film, as it is small-scale, independent and quite alternative, it would suit Miramax Films for distribution.
However, for our film, as due to the advances in technology, an ideal choice for distribution, would be VOD or (Video On Demand) as it allows the production company to retain easier control over the distribution and allow it to reach more audiences through systems such as Viera Connect or OnDemand more cheaply. As it is not fully set up as of yet, hopefully, if it were to expand as many companies are planning for it to, it would be an ideal choice for distribution.
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