What is a Distribution Consultant?

There are individuals and small companies that you can hire to help create a distribution plan and guide you in your release.

This may be your first film or your fifth, but it’s likely you’re not releasing more than one film a year. Since the distribution landscape is constantly changing, it can help to get guidance from someone who is consistently working on distribution strategies for multiple films a year over many years.

Depending on your budget, distribution consultants can provide hourly advice or fully manage your release. Here are some of the services you can receive from distribution strategists. This is not comprehensive and varies by provider.

What does it cost?

This entirely depends on the level of experience and time commitment. But here are some example pricing structures:


🧑‍🏫 Distribution Consultants

The following are experts in distribution who can be contacted to advise on a film’s distribution strategy. Their descriptions are in their own words from their websites. Your best source for knowing the right distribution partner for you will always be other filmmakers who have worked with them.

📕 Learn More

Many wonderful strategists also publish their guidance online for free or offer short courses!