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TRADITIONAL DISTRIBUTION
WHAT DISTRIBUTORS DO
Distributors “exploit” a film in a variety of markets. Depending on the deal the production company negotiates, the distributor, or its agents—called subdistributors—may license the film for exhibition, broadcast, or sale in the following markets:
- Theatrical: movie theaters
- Free television: broadcast television, as opposed to cable
- Pay television: cable, satellite, pay-per-view, on-demand
- Home video: sales of the film via DVD or videocassette
- Commercial video: distribution of DVD or videocassettes for public exhibition
- Internet: distribution and exhibition via streaming and/or downloaded video
- Airline: in-flight movies
- Ships: public exhibition aboard ships
- Hotel/hospitality: hotel and motel ...
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