Roadside Attractions
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersLos Angeles, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Roadside Attractions firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Roadside Attractions
- Legal name
- Roadside Attractions
- Website
- https://roadsideattractions.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Roadside Attractions industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Film Distribution
- NAICS
- Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212)
- SIC
- Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Theatrical Distribution (Domestic) (MPADAJAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Theatrical Distribution (International) (MPADAJAB)
Keywords
Where Roadside Attractions is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Los Angeles
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Roadside Attractions business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel
Revenue model
- Theatrical Distribution: Roadside Attractions acquires North American distribution rights to independent films and releases them theatrically, generating revenue through box office ticket sales. The company has grossed over $500 million since its founding in 2003.
- Film Acquisition and Co-Distribution: The company acquires distribution rights and partners with other distributors (Lionsgate, Saban Films, LD Entertainment) for various films, sharing P&A costs and revenues.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Roadside Attractions product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Roadside Attractions acquires North American theatrical distribution rights to independent, specialty, and awards-caliber films and releases them in U.S. and Canadian theaters. The company focuses on prestige dramas, faith-based films, documentaries, and genre titles (action, horror, Westerns), sourcing projects at Sundance, TIFF, and Telluride. Releases are frequently executed in co-distribution with Lionsgate, Saban Films, LD Entertainment, and Fathom Events to share P&A costs and broaden theatrical reach.
Product overview
Roadside Attractions is an independent film distribution company founded in 2003 that specializes in acquiring and distributing theatrical films. The company distributes a diverse portfolio of films including feature films (Lucky Strike, Fuze, Kiss of the Spider Woman), documentaries (Cookie Queens), horror films (Buddy), Westerns (The Unholy Trinity), and specialty programming (Oscar Nominated Shorts). Roadside Attractions operates primarily through partnerships with other distributors (Saban Films, Lionsgate, LD Entertainment) and focuses on theatrical distribution with innovative release strategies.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Lucky Strike WWII action thriller following a wounded American soldier surviving behind enemy lines during the Battle of the Bulge using spy craft and hand-radio technology, distributed theatrically in partnership with Saban Films.
- Cookie Queens Documentary exploring the American tradition of Girl Scout Cookie sales through a modern lens, executive produced by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
- Fuze Thriller about an unexploded WWII bomb in London forcing a citywide evacuation while criminals use the chaos for a heist.
- Oscar Nominated Shorts (98th) Theatrical program showcasing Oscar-nominated short films across Animated, Documentary, and Live Action categories, presented by Taika Waititi and released exclusively in theaters in the U.S. and Canada.
- Buddy Horror film about a beloved children's TV host who is secretly a dark and violent force, acquired with Saban Films following its Sundance premiere.
- The Unholy Trinity Western action film set in 1870s Montana about revenge and buried treasures, starring Pierce Brosnan and Samuel L. Jackson, distributed in partnership with Saban Films.
- Twinless Comedy-drama about two friends who meet in a twin bereavement support group, starring Dylan O'Brien in a dual role, distributed in partnership with Lionsgate.
- Kiss of the Spider Woman Musical adaptation of the Manuel Puig novel starring Jennifer Lopez as a gay prisoner who keeps his cellmate alive with stories, distributed in partnership with Lionsgate and LD Entertainment with a fall awards-season wide theatrical release.
Quantifiable outcome
- 23 Academy Award nominations for distributed films
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Roadside Attractions
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Roadside Attractions technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Roadside Attractions partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.
- Saban FilmscoreOngoing co-distribution partnership where Saban Films acquires North American rights and Roadside Attractions partners for theatrical release. Recent collaborations include 'Lucky Strike' (WWII action thriller), 'The Unholy Trinity' (Western), 'Buddy' (horror), and 'Crawlers'. Saban Films handles acquisition while Roadside Attractions provides theatrical distribution expertise.
- Claire Foy Award CampaignminorFor 'H Is for Hawk', Roadside Attractions is running an Oscar-push campaign for star Claire Foy, positioning the film for awards season recognition through theatrical release strategy.
- LionsgatecoreLong-standing distribution partnership for various theatrical releases. Collaborated on 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' (Jennifer Lopez musical), 'Twinless' (Sundance comedy), 'Riff Raff', and multiple other titles. Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions have worked together on over 8 film collaborations.
- LD EntertainmentcoreCo-distribution partner for films including 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' and historical releases. LD Entertainment handles certain distribution aspects while Roadside Attractions provides theatrical expertise for awards-caliber content.
- Fathom EventsmajorSpecialty partnership for documentary releases. Co-released Sundance award-winning documentary 'Beyond Utopia' through Fathom Events' theatrical event distribution network, expanding reach beyond traditional theatrical distribution.
- Amazon StudiosmajorHistoric partnership for theatrical releases including 'Manchester by the Sea' (Oscar-winning film) and 'Love & Friendship'. Amazon Studios provided streaming platform while Roadside Attractions handled theatrical distribution. This partnership helped position 'Manchester by the Sea' for awards season success.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Roadside Attractions competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- A24: Independent film distributor and producer focused on specialty and awards-caliber titles with theatrical release. Closest direct competitor to Roadside Attractions in the prestige indie distribution space.
- Neon: Independent distributor recognized for festival-driven acquisitions and awards-season success (e.g., 'Parasite', 'Anora'). Competes with Roadside directly for festival titles.
- Magnolia Pictures: Independent distributor specializing in documentaries, foreign films, and specialty theatrical releases. Comparable scale and acquisition model to Roadside.
- Bleecker Street: Independent film distributor targeting mature audiences with specialty theatrical releases. Closely comparable business model and target demographic.
- Vertical Entertainment: Independent distributor active in genre and specialty theatrical. Has co-distributed titles with Roadside (e.g., 'Alice', 'Joe Bell').
- Samuel Goldwyn Films: Independent distributor with specialty theatrical focus, including co-distribution partnership with Roadside on titles like 'Aline'.
- Saban Films: Independent acquisition and distribution company that partners with Roadside for theatrical release of acquired titles in action, horror, and Western genres.
Broad incumbents
- Focus Features: Universal's specialty film label, handling theatrical distribution of prestige and awards-caliber films. Larger incumbent with broader studio backing.
- Searchlight Pictures: Disney's specialty label specializing in theatrical release of independent and prestige films. Competes for similar festival acquisitions and awards-season titles.
- Lionsgate: Major studio with significant indie distribution arm and frequent co-distribution partner for Roadside. Overlaps in specialty theatrical but operates at much larger scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Roadside Attractions leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Roadside Attractions funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Roadside Attractions M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Roadside Attractions
What does Roadside Attractions do?
Roadside Attractions acquires North American theatrical distribution rights to independent, specialty, and awards-caliber films and releases them in U.S. and Canadian theaters. The company focuses on prestige dramas, faith-based films, documentaries, and genre titles (action, horror, Westerns), sourcing projects at Sundance, TIFF, and Telluride. Releases are frequently executed in co-distribution with Lionsgate, Saban Films, LD Entertainment, and Fathom Events to share P&A costs and broaden theatrical reach.
Is Roadside Attractions a public or private company?
Roadside Attractions is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Roadside Attractions founded?
Roadside Attractions was founded in 2003. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Roadside Attractions based?
Roadside Attractions is headquartered in Los Angeles, United States, in the North America region.
How does Roadside Attractions make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Theatrical Distribution is the primary driver. The others are film Acquisition and Co-Distribution.
Who are Roadside Attractions's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are A24, Neon, Magnolia Pictures, Bleecker Street, Vertical Entertainment, Samuel Goldwyn Films and Saban Films. Broad incumbents are Focus Features, Searchlight Pictures and Lionsgate.
Does Roadside Attractions have an API?
No public API is recorded for Roadside Attractions.
What industry is Roadside Attractions in?
Roadside Attractions's product category is Film Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPADAJAA, Theatrical Distribution (Domestic), with a secondary code of MPADAJAB, Theatrical Distribution (International). Its NAICS code is 51212 and its SIC code is 7822.