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Distribber

Distribber was a Los Angeles-based motion picture distribution company formed in 2007 by Adam Chapnick to help filmmakers distribute motion picture content into popular video-on-demand outlets. Distribber distributed feature-length narrative and documentary films, short films, and television series. They declared bankruptcy in 2019 while owing filmmakers thousands of dollars.

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Distribber
IndustryFilm distribution
Founded2007
FounderAdam Chapnick
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
,
United States
Key people
Nick Soares (CEO)
ParentGoDigital (2015-2019)1

Distribber was a Los Angeles-based motion picture distribution company formed in 2007 by Adam Chapnick to help filmmakers distribute motion picture content into popular video-on-demand outlets. Distribber distributed feature-length narrative and documentary films, short films, and television series. They declared bankruptcy in 2019 while owing filmmakers thousands of dollars.2

History

In March 2010, Distribber was acquired by the popular crowdfunding platform, IndieGogo.3

In May 2014, Digi Worldwide acquired Distribber from Indiegogo4 In June 2015 the full service digital and video-on-demand distribution company GoDigital acquired Distribber.5

In January 2016, Nick Soares was appointed CEO of GoDigital Inc.6 In June 2016, Distribber partnered with the International Documentary Association to create a quarterly documentary grant program.7 Shortly thereafter, Distribber managed the digital release of Josh Fox's ‘How to Let Go of the World’8 In August 2016, Distribber partnered with the theatrical distributor Abramorama to distribute high-profile indie films in video-on-demand.9

Restructuring

In September 2019, Distribber closed its offices, and GoDigital hired GlassRatner for restructuring.10111

Releases

Distribber releases over 1000 films each year. Releases have included Range 15 with William Shatner12 and The Resurrection of Jake The Snake starring Jake Roberts.8

References

References

  1. "Aggregator Distribber Facing Financial Woes, Costing Filmmakers Money". IndieWire. 2019-10-05. Retrieved 2019-10-26.
  2. "Dynamo, Distrify & Distribber: Documentarians Test New Tools for Direct Distribution Online". PBS. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015.
  3. "IndieGoGo Acquires Distribber, Expands Reach". TheWrap. 15 March 2010.
  4. "Digi Worldwide Purchases Distribber from Indiegogo". Crowdfund Insider. 14 May 2014.
  5. McNary, Dave (25 June 2015). "GoDigital Buys Self-Distribution Specialist Distribber". Variety.com.
  6. "Nick Soares Named CEO of Online Film Distribution Firm GoDigital". The Hollywood Reporter. 26 January 2016.
  7. "International Doc Association and Distribber Partner for Quarterly Grant". The Hollywood Reporter. 2 June 2016.
  8. McNary, Dave (3 June 2016). "Josh Fox's 'How to Let Go of the World' Backed by Distribber.com". Variety.com.
  9. "Distribber, Abramorama Team Up to Bring Indie Movies to VOD". TheWrap. 30 August 2016.
  10. "Protect Yourself from Distribber". Protect Yourself from Distribber.
  11. "This company was supposed to help DIY filmmakers profit from streaming. That dream became a nightmare". Los Angeles Times. 2019-10-25. Retrieved 2019-10-26.
  12. "On Demand and Supply: Brush Up on Digital Distribution Basics, Courtesy of Leading Aggregator Distribber". MovieMaker. 24 May 2017.