It's never too early to begin creating a distribution plan. We believe distribution plans should be in the works well before a film is finished.

Now in its 13th year, Argot Pictures is an industry favorite, Brooklyn-based distribution company that focuses on connecting unique, high-quality documentaries and features with audiences. We work in partnership with directors and producers to garner the best possible exposure for your work and maximize revenue across all windows. From festival launch all the way through theatrical, digital and beyond, Argot shepherds works through the ever-changing distribution landscape by crafting a unique path for each film.

Contact Jim Browne at jim@argotpictures.com

Theatrical Distribution

We craft innovative theatrical strategies that are tailored to your film.

• We set-up and manage theatrical campaigns from nationwide engagements to one-off screenings.
• We book films at a wide-range of venues from multiplexes to arthouses, museums, film societies, university film series and community centers.
• Identifying selling points and designing the positing of the film.
• Establishing messaging and visual identity through the creation of marketing materials including trailer, key art, press kit, etc.
• Crafting publicity strategies to maximize general and specialized press exposure.
• Budgeting and managing targeted advertising campaigns across all media.
• Spearheading targeted grassroots outreach establishing partnerships with key interest groups and organizations.
• Optimizing social media efforts to boost audience engagement.

Distribution Consultation

Film Festival Strategy, Audience Engagement, Publicity & Marketing, Community screenings.

We offer a variety of distribution related consultations, ask us about any of the following points.

• Ask about our services for crafting a successful Festival Strategy.
• Audience Engagement is essential in this landscape of so many films. Let us craft a campaign suited to your project.
• Publicity & Marketing, what do you really need to support your film? Who are the ideal partners and what are the costs?
• Does a Community Screening/Impact Campaign makes sense for your project?
• We find that mapping out the Timeline for all stages of the exhibition of each film is something all filmmakers need.

Strategic Ancillary Rights Sales

Argot can craft your distribution strategy beyond theatrical and non-theatrical and help maximize revenue by negotiating deals on your behalf or consulting on the exploitation of all other ancillary rights including:

• Major digital platforms (TVOD, SVOD, AVOD, FVOD)
• Television sales

Educational Sales

Argot can help ensure the inclusion of your film into curricula and handle all aspects of educational distribution by:

• Setting up screenings at schools, colleges/universities and various educational institutions.
• Selling DVDs and digital licenses.
• Generating educational-focused publicity.