Vision Films

Name

Vision Films

Legal name

Vision Films, Inc.

Website

https://visionfilms.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Film Distribution

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Alternative Content Exhibition (Live Broadcasts, Concert Films, Sports, Opera) (MPADAKAG)

Keywords

• Independent film distribution
• Transactional VOD
• Documentary distribution
• International film licensing
• Feature film catalog

Headquarters

HQ city

Marina Del Rey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Transactional VOD (TVOD): Revenue generated from selling or renting individual films through transactional video-on-demand platforms including Apple/iTunes, Amazon, Fandango at Home, Google Play, and cable/satellite providers. Films are released at set prices for purchase or rental.
2. Theatrical Distribution: Revenue from limited theatrical releases of selected films, particularly documentaries and animated features, before VOD availability. Includes premiere screenings at festivals like Cannes.
3. Licensing and Distribution Rights: Revenue from licensing North American and international distribution rights to theaters, streaming platforms, and cable networks. Content catalog available for territories to license.
4. DVD Sales: Physical media sales through DVD releases following digital availability on VOD platforms.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vision Films is an independent film distribution company that acquires rights to feature films, documentaries, animated features, music content, and TV series, then distributes them globally. The company operates two distribution channels, Vision Films North American Releases and Vision Films International Releases, distributing content through transactional VOD platforms, limited theatrical releases, cable/satellite providers, and DVD across more than 800 titles and multiple international territories.

Product overview

Vision Films, Inc. is a film distribution company specializing in North American and international distribution of feature films, documentaries, animated features, music content, and TV series. The company operates through two primary distribution channels: Vision Films North American Releases (domestic) and Vision Films International Releases. Content is distributed via transactional VOD (TVOD), theatrical release, streaming platforms, and DVD. The company maintains a catalog spanning diverse genres including Action, Comedy, Drama, Horror, Documentary, Animation, and more, with format offerings including 4K/UHD and 3D. Their portfolio includes titles like 'Love on Tap', 'In The Company Of Wolves', 'World War Bigfoot', 'Andy Warhol: American Dream', 'Extinction: Animals Unite!', 'Afterlife: Beyond the Light', and 'Time Hoppers' among many others acquired through deals with various production companies.

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Products and services

• Vision Films North American Releases Domestic distribution service delivering acquired feature films, documentaries, animated features, music content, and TV series to North American audiences via transactional VOD platforms (Apple/iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Fandango at Home, Vudu, Hoopla), cable and satellite providers (DISH, DIRECTV, XBOX), limited theatrical releases, and DVD. Sold as a distribution-licensing service to streaming platforms, cable operators, and physical retailers.
• Vision Films International Releases International film distribution service licensing acquired feature films and documentaries to territory distributors and sub-licensees across the UK, MENA, Turkey, Africa, Europe, Benelux, Asia, Oceania, and Australia through a structured avails system with downloadable Excel and PDF catalogs. Includes limited theatrical releases and TVOD distribution in select markets.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Artist View EntertainmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 May 2026Production company and content partner providing film acquisitions including 'Love On Tap' and 'A Murder Between Friends'. Acts as a key source of content for Vision Films' distribution pipeline.
• California Pictures, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 April 2026Content partner for 'Andy Warhol: American Dream' documentary through deal with Monique R. White. Provides access to documentary content featuring exclusive interviews.
• Factoris FilmscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 March 2026Production partner for animated feature 'Extinction: Animals Unite!' distributed by Vision Films in North America. Content focuses on conservation themes.
• MuslimKids.TVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 March 2026Provider of animated children's content including 'Time Hoppers' series. Partnership includes both VOD release and global theatrical distribution across US, UK, MENA, Turkey, and Africa.
• InspiradominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction company involved in 'Love On Tap' film production. Shot in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
• The Vital Ground FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation organization receiving portion of Jeff Bridges' compensation from 'In The Company Of Wolves' documentary. Protects wildlife habitat in the Northern Rocky Mountains.
• IFTAminorOthersIndustry association membership - Independent Film & Television Alliance, the trade association for independent film and television producers and distributors worldwide.
• OTT.XminorOthersIndustry association membership - over-the-top content exchange for digital entertainment industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kino Lorber: Kino Lorber is a long-standing US-based independent film distributor with a deep catalog of arthouse, documentary, and world cinema titles distributed across TVOD, Blu-ray/DVD, and international territories. It is directly comparable to Vision Films in catalog breadth, niche positioning, and B2B licensing model.
• Cinedigm: Cinedigm distributes independent films and operates digital content networks across streaming and TVOD channels, including a Fandango at Home partnership similar to Vision Films. The overlapping distribution model and focus on boutique/indie content make it a clear direct peer.
• Samuel Goldwyn Films: Samuel Goldwyn Films is a US independent distributor that acquires and releases feature films theatrically and on digital platforms. It mirrors Vision Films' domestic theatrical plus transactional VOD release pattern for indie and specialty titles.
• Gravitas Ventures: Gravitas Ventures is a privately held independent film distributor and aggregator that releases across transactional VOD platforms, cable/satellite, and international territories. Its catalog breadth and channel mix closely parallel Vision Films' operating footprint.
• Strand Releasing: Strand Releasing is a smaller US independent distributor focused on specialty, arthouse, and world cinema titles across theatrical and digital channels. Comparable to Vision Films in niche catalog positioning and B2B territorial licensing.
• Magnolia Pictures: Magnolia Pictures is a US independent distributor of arthouse, documentary, and genre films across theatrical, TVOD, and home entertainment, similar to Vision Films' release windows. Slightly larger in scale but operationally aligned.
• ITN Distribution: ITN Distribution is an independent US film distributor that acquires and releases feature films across cable VOD, TVOD, and international licensing channels. Closely matches Vision Films' revenue mix of cable/satellite plus platform-based rentals.
• ScreenMedia Ventures: ScreenMedia Ventures distributes independent films to cable VOD, satellite, and digital platforms in the US and Canada, with an international sales arm. Mirrors Vision Films' combination of transactional VOD, cable deals, and territory licensing.

Broad incumbents

• A24: A24 is a major US independent film studio with deep theatrical and digital distribution capabilities and a much larger catalog of critically recognized titles. Comparable in indie positioning but operates at a significantly larger scale than Vision Films.
• Lionsgate Films: Lionsgate is a large diversified studio with film, television, and Starz streaming assets that competes for independent titles and distribution rights. Relevant as a broader incumbent setting competitive benchmarks for acquisition pricing and platform access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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