Together Films

What Together Films does

Together Films is a London-headquartered international sales and impact strategy agency serving the documentary and scripted film industry. Founded in 2014 by Sarah Mosses, the company operates through three UK-registered entities: Together Films Ltd (parent), Together Films Sales Ltd (commercial sales subsidiary), and Impact Together Ltd (non-profit training arm). Its core activity is representing a curated slate of 8–12 impact-driven titles annually to broadcasters, streamers, and theatrical distributors across more than 35 territories, while simultaneously providing bespoke impact strategy, campaign management, awards consulting, and educational resource services to filmmakers and producers. The company also runs non-theatrical screening licensing (flat-fee in-person, virtual, educational, and DCP licences) through a self-serve digital platform serving NGOs, educators, and corporate clients, and delivers training programmes including the Business of Impact Lab (BFI Creative Challenge Fund funded) and the BAFTA albert Impact Producer Accelerator.

Revenue is generated through three primary mechanics: (1) sales commissions on international distribution deals with broadcasters and streamers such as PBS, Netflix, Paramount+, TVO, Arte, VPRO, Al Jazeera, and BBC; (2) flat-fee non-theatrical screening licences purchased via the company's website by organisations including Google, McKinsey, Disney, Patagonia, Oxfam, and Greenpeace; and (3) fee-based professional services for impact strategy and campaign execution. The development programmes are largely grant-funded rather than participant-paid. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales through major film markets (Cannes, EFM Berlin, CPH:DOX, DOC NYC, IDFA, Sheffield DocFest), self-serve online screening bookings, and a sales-led enquiry process for services and filmmaker submissions.

The company's technology stack is modest and domain-specific rather than proprietary-platform heavy: a secure streaming player, geo-restricted virtual screening pages, DCP delivery, downloadable files, an international sales platform with buyer logins and screener requests, and proprietary impact strategy frameworks and templates. The company is supported by the BFI UK Global Screen Fund and the BFI Creative Challenge Fund, and operates a small team (1–10 employees) including a New York presence.

Name

Together Films

Legal name

Together Films Ltd

Website

https://togetherfilms.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Together Films is a London-based international sales and impact strategy agency for documentary and scripted films. It represents 8–12 titles annually to global broadcasters and streamers, while providing impact campaign services and screening licensing to NGOs, educators, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Film Distribution & Impact Strategy Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212), Media Representatives (541840)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution (7829)

akta.pro primary industry

Branded Documentary & Purpose-Driven Content (MPADAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Branded Documentary / Nonfiction (Corporate & NGO) (MPADADAK)

Keywords

• International film sales
• Impact distribution
• Documentary distribution
• Non-theatrical licensing
• Impact strategy services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Sales Representation: Together Films represents a curated slate of 8–12 feature documentaries and scripted films per year for global distribution. It acts as a sales agent representing filmmakers to broadcasters, streamers, and theatrical distributors across every territory. Revenue is generated through sales commissions on completed transactions with international buyers.
2. Non-Theatrical Screening Licences: The company licences films for community, educational, and corporate screenings. Organisations purchase one-off in-person screening licences, virtual screening licences (geo-restricted), time-limited educational streaming licences (e.g., 12 months), or DCP delivery. The company operates on a flat licence fee model. Hosts may charge tickets or fundraise with revenue retained by the host.
3. Impact Strategy and Campaign Services: Fee-based professional services including bespoke impact strategy development, multi-channel impact campaign execution, awards consulting (qualification, submission, campaigning), expert consultations, and resource creation (educational curriculum, screening guides, websites, marketing materials). Services are tailored to project needs and quoted on a per-engagement basis.
4. Development Programme Fees (Business of Impact Lab): The Business of Impact Lab is a paid development programme for UK-based producers. Participants receive a stipend of £1,425 for their time, funded by BFI Creative Challenge Fund. The programme itself is free for participants — the company receives BFI funding to deliver the programme rather than charging participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Together Films represents a curated annual slate of 8–12 impact-driven documentaries and scripted films as an international sales agent to broadcasters, streamers, and theatrical distributors across all territories. It pairs this with a self-serve Community Screenings Platform that licenses films to organisations for educational, corporate, and community events, and with bespoke Impact Strategy and Campaign Services for filmmakers. The company is recognised as the first sales agent to combine global sales representation with dedicated impact distribution services for a purpose-driven slate.

Product overview

Together Films operates as an impact strategy and sales agency with four interconnected service areas: International Sales (representing curated slate of impact-driven documentaries to broadcasters, streamers, and theatrical distributors), Community Screenings Platform (enabling educators, NGOs, and organisations to host licensed screening events with toolkits), Impact Strategy & Campaign Services (bespoke strategies, campaign management, awards consulting, and educational resources), and Industry Programmes (including The Business of Impact Lab & Pitch, BAFTA albert Impact Producer Accelerator, Climate Action Together fund, and Impact Together non-profit arm). The company combines strategic international sales with community-focused impact distribution to maximise reach and societal change of purpose-driven cinema.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Impact Together: Non-profit sister company dedicated to equipping filmmakers with tools, knowledge, and confidence to create powerful stories that drive cultural, environmental, and social transformation through impact distribution. Delivers programmes including The Business of Impact Lab & Pitch.
• Together Films Sales

Products and services

• International Sales Sales agency representation of a curated annual slate of 8–12 impact-driven feature documentaries and scripted films, licensed to broadcasters, streamers, and theatrical distributors across every territory.
• Community Screenings Platform Online self-serve platform through which educators, NGOs, community groups, and corporate organisations purchase film licences for one-off in-person screenings, geo-restricted virtual screenings, time-limited educational streaming, or DCP delivery. Includes screening toolkits, discussion guides, and post-screening resources.
• Impact Strategy & Campaign Services Fee-based professional services including bespoke impact strategy development, multi-channel impact campaign execution, awards consulting (qualification, submission, campaigning), expert consultations, and creation of educational curriculum, screening guides, websites, and marketing materials.
• Industry Programmes Flagship industry programmes comprising The Business of Impact Lab & Pitch (5-month development programme for UK producers, funded by BFI Creative Challenge Fund) and the BAFTA albert Impact Producer Accelerator (free programme co-developed with BAFTA albert), plus the Climate Action Together climate fund and Impact Together non-profit initiatives.
• Film Submissions Service Online portal through which filmmakers submit feature documentaries or scripted films for international sales representation, with weekly rolling review and 4–6 week response times.
• How to Live on Earth (UK theatrical release) Feature documentary with Benedict Cumberbatch as presenter, addressing sustainability and environmental themes, handled by Together Films for UK theatrical distribution and global YouTube release.

Quantifiable outcome

• Life After secured 4 Emmy nominations and the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award at Sundance
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers27 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• BAFTA albertcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAFTA albert and Together Films co-developed the BAFTA albert Impact Producer Accelerator, a free industry programme to power the next generation of Impact Producers in the UK. The programme was announced at BAFTA's Green Light Season event and is the first announced as part of BAFTA's wider commitment to championing Impact Producers. Sessions run March–April 2026.
• BFI (British Film Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe BFI supports Together Films through the BFI Creative Challenge Fund (awarding National Lottery funding) for the Business of Impact Lab & Pitch programme. The BFI also provided UK Global Screen Fund support to the sales division in 2024. BFI's Director of the BFI Filmmaking Fund, Mia Bays, provided a statement endorsing the Business of Impact Lab.
• Impact TogethercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImpact Together is the non-profit sister company of Together Films, dedicated to equipping filmmakers with tools, knowledge, and confidence to create powerful stories that drive cultural, environmental, and social transformation through impact distribution. Impact Together delivers the Business of Impact Lab & Pitch programme and other industry initiatives.
• Choose LoveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChoose Love is a campaign partner that Together Films has worked with to drive action on key issues through film campaigns, including refugee-focused documentary screenings and advocacy efforts.
• PatagoniaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPatagonia is a pioneering brand client that understands the benefits of storytelling. Together Films has provided impact strategy services to Patagonia, supporting their purpose-driven film content initiatives.
• DOC NYC & Sheffield DocFestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTogether Films has advised leading film festivals including DOC NYC and Sheffield DocFest on impact distribution strategies.
• Open Planet StudiosmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpen Planet Studios is the production company behind How to Live on Earth, which Together Films is distributing in UK cinemas (released 26 June 2026). The premiere was presented by Open Planet Studios, Villars Institute, and Silvania, with support from Google and YouTube, Standard Chartered, Conservation International, Fauna & Flora, Re:wild, and The Nature Conservancy.
• Google / YouTubemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGoogle and YouTube supported the How to Live on Earth world premiere and are distribution partners for the film, which will launch globally on YouTube later in 2026 following its theatrical run.
• Standard CharteredminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStandard Chartered supported the How to Live on Earth world premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square as part of the film's environmental and climate change messaging.
• Nordic Drama QueensmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordic Drama Queens is the production company behind Lisa & Lilly, produced by Josefine Tengblad. Together Films holds international sales rights while Nordic Drama Queens produces the film in co-production with Sveriges Television, Film Stockholm, Scanbox Entertainment, and Allfilm.
• Scanbox EntertainmentmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScanbox Entertainment handles Nordic theatrical distribution of Lisa & Lilly, while Together Films handles international sales for all other territories. Scanbox is also a co-producer of the film.
• Chorus (Tom Chesover)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTogether Films works with Tom Chesover of Chorus as a senior sales consultant across their scripted slate. Chesover previously held roles with Cornerstone, Protagonist Pictures, and BBC Film.
• Film4minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFilm4 attended the Business of Impact Pitch Day on 1 July 2026 as an industry decision-maker reviewing projects from the Business of Impact Lab programme.
• Lionsgate UKminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLionsgate UK attended the Business of Impact Pitch Day as an industry decision-maker reviewing film projects from the Lab programme.
• Screen ScotlandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerScreen Scotland attended the Business of Impact Pitch Day as a funding and industry body reviewing projects from the Lab programme.
• Sony Pictures EntertainmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSony Pictures Entertainment attended the Business of Impact Pitch Day as an industry decision-maker reviewing projects.
• NestléminorOthersNestlé is listed as a screening partner for Together Films' community and corporate screening programme, hosting documentary screenings for employees and stakeholders.
• BBCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBBC Film is listed as a development partner for one of the Business of Impact Lab projects (Four Ordinary Women, in development with BBC Film) and attended the Pitch Day.
• Conservation InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConservation International is listed as a supporting partner for How to Live on Earth world premiere, alongside other environmental organisations including Fauna & Flora, Re:wild, and The Nature Conservancy.
• TVOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTVO Docs acquired Life After for Canadian broadcast premiere, marking a key milestone in the film's global journey. Jess Reilly (Together Films) negotiated the deal with Shane Smith (TVO).
• Sunrise FilmsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSunrise Films acquired North American rights to In Camera from Together Films, with the film set for release on 15th April 2025.
• ConicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConic acquired UK-Ireland rights to In Camera from Together Films, with sales in Spain, Scandinavia, and the Baltics also handled by Together Films.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dogwoof: UK-based international documentary sales agent and distributor, representing a large annual slate to global broadcasters, streamers, and theatrical buyers. Most direct peer — same country, same core business (international doc sales), similar buyer relationships, but with a significantly larger slate and team.
• Autlook Film Sales: Vienna-based international sales agent specializing in documentary, fiction, and series with a strong impact and auteur focus. Direct competitor in the impact-driven documentary space; Together Films recently hired Immy Sutton from Autlook, indicating direct talent and client overlap.
• Cat&Docs: Paris-based international sales agent dedicated exclusively to documentary films, with a curated annual slate and a strong focus on auteur and socially-engaged work. Closely comparable in slate size, genre focus, and buyer mix to Together Films.
• Cinephil: Tel Aviv-based international sales and co-production company representing documentary, fiction, and series. Direct peer in the curated international doc sales space, with comparable buyer relationships and a similarly strong festival/awards profile.
• Films Boutique: Berlin-based international sales agent for arthouse fiction and documentary. Direct peer in the European international sales market, representing a curated slate to broadcasters, streamers, and theatrical distributors globally.
• Wide Management: Paris-based international sales company for documentary and fiction films, active at major markets (Cannes, EFM Berlin). Comparable in business model (sales commissions on a curated slate) and buyer base to Together Films.
• Submarine Entertainment: New York-based international sales and distribution company for documentary and fiction, with strong US broadcaster and streamer relationships. Comparable in offering international sales to broadcasters/streamers but with a larger US-centric slate.

Emerging players

• Picture Motion: US-based impact campaign agency that designs and executes social impact campaigns for documentary and scripted films. Closely comparable to Together Films' Impact Strategy and Campaign Services line, but focused on US projects; Together Films extends this offering into international sales.
• Impact Partners: US-based film finance and production company dedicated to impact-driven storytelling, providing equity financing and impact campaign support. Adjacent peer — comparable impact philosophy and filmmaker relationships, but operates as financier/producer rather than sales agent.

Regional players

• Final Cut for Real: Denmark-based documentary production company and impact producer behind major award-winning films including The Cave and Last Men in Aleppo. Comparable in impact-driven documentary focus and European film-fund ecosystem relationships, but operating as producer rather than sales agent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Together_Films
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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