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Here is some info about VISION FILMS and how we operate.  We don't finance or help producers develop, we just focus on releasing their film and maximizing revenue.

Founded in 1997 and based in Marina Del Rey, CA, Vision Films is an independent worldwide Distributor of Feature Films, Documentary Specials, TV Series, and Music Programming. We license all available rights from Theatrical, DVD/Blu-Ray, Television and VOD/Digital Media rights to both the International and Domestic marketplaces. We currently handle a library of over 600 Feature Films and 500 Feature Documentaries from some of the most prolific independent film producers in the world.

We have a DVD Label and we are a global VOD Distributor direct with all the major TVOD cable and digital platforms including iNDemand (Comcast, Cox, Spectrum), DirecTV, Vubiquity (Verizon, and various MSOs), Dish, iTunes, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, Vimeo, Hoopla (libraries) - all the SVOD platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime - all the AVOD platforms such as Tubi, Pluto, Roku, Peacock, FreeVee, You Tube, and more. In Canada, we are direct with Shaw, Rogers, Bell and many more!

We manage all windows to maximize revenues downstream including licensing to Premium Pay TV and Cable TV.  We offer 100% transparency, timely reporting, no middlemen, details and analytics of sales, copies of transmission reports from the platforms, caps on expenses and itemized deductions, and we encourage producer involvement in the release and marketing of their film. We attend all of the Film and TV sales markets such as Toronto, MIPCOM, AFM, Natpe, Berlinale/EFM, MIPTV and the Cannes Film Festival.

We specialize in star-driven, high-concept films that resonate with demographics of all ages, including social dramas or thrillers with known cast (Adverse starring Mickey Rourke, Planetarium with Natalie Portman, Una with Rooney Mara); inspirational and uplifting films (The Healer, Tango Shalom, and Lady of Guadalupe); romantic comedies such as I Love Us, My Secret Billionaire, Christmas With A Crown; action-packed films (SOS, Amazon Queen, Ultimate Justice); teen comedies (To The Beat 1 & 2); bio-pics (Walt Before Mickey, Wish Man); and family films such as (A Doggone Christmas and Hope Dances); kids and family animation (Bilal: A New Breed of Hero).

We also release theatrical documentaries (Kate Winslet in Eating our Way to Extinction, Jeff Bridges Living In The Future’s Past), pop-culture specials (Elon Musk, Banksy, Rise of the Superheroes); docs that make a difference (Clint Eastwood’s Why on Earth); docs that make you think (Hot Money with General Wesley Clark); biographies on legendary musicians (Hired Gun, David Bowie, Beatles); and timely documentaries (Queen Elizabeth II, The Tom Brady Story and Manson: Music From An Unsound Mind).

The points that make us different from most of other Distributors is first and foremost is our transparency, our custom release of each and every title, and our willingness to work closely with producers on the marketing plan and make sure they are kept informed and involved every step along the way during the release.  

We are a full service company. I am Lise Romanoff, Managing Director Worldwide Distribution. Our Domestic staff consists of Mark Shoeman is our Director of Digital Distribution & Marketing; Scott Kamins is our Executive Director of International Sales and Strategic Partnerships; Carol Synder is our Contracts Manager; Florie Porte is our Distribution Manager; Adam Wallace and his team handles Reporting and Royalties in Accounting; and Daniel McKinney and Jake Raab manage our Servicing and Digital Operations.

We provide you with the Transmission Reports and initially some Analytic reports we get from our Platforms. The bottom line is that we keep our costs down to a minimum, provide full disclosure, provide a 24/7 real time producer reporting portal so you can see the statements from the platforms, and work very very hard to maximize revenue. 

Internationally, we provide you with copies of all our License Agreements with third party Licensees, so you know exactly what terms we licensed in each Territory.  We divide the world into geographic regions. I handle English world (USA/Canada, Aus/NZ, UK/Eire, Africa) and France and Italy and Latin America. Scott handles the rest of Europe, all Eastern Europe and Asia. We attend 7 Sales Markets a year, all the Film, TV and specialty markets: Toronto (September), MIPCOM (October), AFM (November), MipCancun (December), Natpe (January), BERLIN (February), HK FIlmart (March), and the Cannes Film Festival (May). We take sales trips during the year. All the marketing costs gets amortized between Domestic and International, so no double costs.

We thank you in advance for your kind consideration, and we look forward to working with you.