Distribber
| Industry | Film distribution |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Adam Chapnick |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Key people | Nick Soares (CEO) |
| Parent | GoDigital (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
[edit]In March 2010, Distribber was acquired by the popular crowdfunding platform, IndieGogo.[3]
In May 2014, Digi Worldwide acquired Distribber from Indiegogo[4] 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
[edit]In September 2019, Distribber closed its offices, and GoDigital hired GlassRatner for restructuring.[10][11][1]
Releases
[edit]Distribber releases over 1000 films each year. Releases have included Range 15 with William Shatner[12] and The Resurrection of Jake The Snake starring Jake Roberts.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Aggregator Distribber Facing Financial Woes, Costing Filmmakers Money". IndieWire. 2019-10-05. Retrieved 2019-10-26.
- ^ "Dynamo, Distrify & Distribber: Documentarians Test New Tools for Direct Distribution Online". PBS.
- ^ "IndieGoGo Acquires Distribber, Expands Reach". TheWrap. 15 March 2010.
- ^ "Digi Worldwide Purchases Distribber from Indiegogo". Crowdfund Insider. 14 May 2014.
- ^ McNary, Dave (25 June 2015). "GoDigital Buys Self-Distribution Specialist Distribber". Variety.com.
- ^ "Nick Soares Named CEO of Online Film Distribution Firm GoDigital". The Hollywood Reporter. 26 January 2016.
- ^ "International Doc Association and Distribber Partner for Quarterly Grant". The Hollywood Reporter. 2 June 2016.
- ^ a b McNary, Dave (3 June 2016). "Josh Fox's 'How to Let Go of the World' Backed by Distribber.com". Variety.com.
- ^ "Distribber, Abramorama Team Up to Bring Indie Movies to VOD". TheWrap. 30 August 2016.
- ^ "Protect Yourself from Distribber". Protect Yourself from Distribber.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "On Demand and Supply: Brush Up on Digital Distribution Basics, Courtesy of Leading Aggregator Distribber". MovieMaker. 24 May 2017.