Film Distribution Companies

A film distributer is a company or individual responsible for the marketing of a film. The distributer may set the release date of a film and the method of which a film is to be exhibited or made available for viewing: for example, directly to the public either theatrically or for home viewing (DVD, Video on demand, download or television programs)



Dogwoof Pictures

 Dogwoof was found in 2004 by Andy Whittaker and Anna Godeas. The company originally concentrated on foreign films such as Don't Move and Fateless. However, recently the company has been distributing documentaries such as Black Gold.

Other films that they have distributed include; Seducing Doctor Lewis, King's Game, The Age Of Stupid and Bananas! 





Universal Pictures

Universal Pictures was founded April 30th in 1912 (as Universal Manufacturing Company) The distribution offices are located in New York where they buy the rights to the film and get into cinema. Three Universal Pictures films Jaws (1975) E.T. The Extra- Terrestrial (1982) and Jurassic Park (1982)- achieved box office records; each became the highest-grossing film ever at the time of its initial release.

Other films that they have distributed include; Hot Fuzz, Evan Almighty, Kick-Ass and The Thing.