Maverick Entertainment Group

What Maverick Entertainment Group does

Maverick Entertainment Group is a privately held, founder-led independent film distribution company founded in 1997 by Doug Schwab and headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The company specializes in the acquisition, distribution, and (more recently) original production of Black Cinema content, claiming to operate the world's largest library of feature-length Black Cinema with over 1,300 titles accumulated across 26 years of operation and releasing 100+ new films annually. Its core business is acquiring completed independent films and licensing them across a broad multi-platform distribution network spanning premium SVOD (Peacock), major ad-supported platforms (Tubi, Roku, Plex, Pluto TV, Amazon, Freevee), FAST channels operated through smart TV manufacturer partnerships (Samsung TV Plus Ch. 1468, Vizio WatchFree, LG Channels, Hisense, Xumo Ch. 269, TiVo+), subscription services (Brown Sugar, Mansa), broadcast networks (Ion, Bounce TV), and physical DVD/Blu-ray retail.

The company's product surface includes the core film library, the branded Maverick Black Cinema FAST channel distributed across 8+ smart TV and streaming platforms, a dedicated free streaming app on Roku and Amazon Fire TV, and an original content arm (Maverick Originals) producing premium titles such as 'The Comeback' and 'Another Man's Wife' featuring A-list talent like Taye Diggs. It monetizes through B2B platform licensing royalties (AVOD, FAST, and transactional models), one-time physical media distribution, and professional services for filmmakers seeking distribution access. Notable strategic relationships include Peacock (NBCUniversal) for exclusive originals, FilmRise (300+ title library license), Cineverse (branded channel), FOX SOUL (programming partnership), and ecosystem partnerships with Black Girl Film School and Hampton University for talent pipeline development. Maverick has no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or funding rounds, and operates without public revenue disclosure.

Name

Maverick Entertainment Group

Legal name

Maverick Entertainment Group

Website

https://maverickentertainment.cc

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maverick Entertainment Group is a Deerfield Beach, Florida-based independent film distributor founded in 1997, specializing in Black Cinema content. It licenses a 1,300+ title catalog and releases 100+ films annually across 25+ streaming, FAST, smart TV, and physical media platforms, while producing originals like 'Another Man's Wife' for Peacock.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Film Distribution

NAICS

Music Publishers (512230), Record Production and Distribution (51225), Video Tape and Disc Rental (532282), Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media (334610)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Content Licensing (Film/TV, Clips, Stills) (MPADALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Format & Remake Rights Licensing (MPADALAB), Branded Content & Sponsorship Licensing (Integrations, Product Placement) (MPABANAH)

Keywords

• Independent film distribution
• Black cinema content
• Digital content licensing
• Fast channel distribution
• DVD Blu-ray distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Deerfield Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Digital Platform Licensing: Licensing of film catalog to digital streaming platforms including Tubi, Peacock, Roku Channel, Plex, Amazon Prime Video, Samsung TV Plus, Vizio WatchFree, Xumo, and others. Content distributed on AVOD, FAST, and transactional models depending on platform.
2. Physical Media Distribution: Distribution of films via DVD and Blu-ray physical media to retail outlets, maintaining presence in home entertainment market.
3. Content Acquisition and Distribution: Acquiring completed independent films for domestic and/or international distribution, providing filmmakers with access to the company's extensive platform network and distribution infrastructure.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels15 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Maverick Entertainment Group acquires completed feature-length independent films, with exclusive specialization in Black Cinema content, and licenses its library of 1,300+ titles to digital streaming platforms (AVOD, FAST, transactional models), smart TV channel partners, broadcast networks, and physical DVD/Blu-ray retail. The company also produces original content under the Maverick Originals banner and operates branded distribution channels such as the Maverick Black Cinema FAST channel.

Product overview

Maverick Entertainment Group is an independent film distribution company founded in 1997, specializing in Black Cinema content. The company operates a multi-platform distribution model consisting of: (1) the core Maverick Entertainment Film Library containing over 1,300 films with 100+ new releases annually; (2) the Maverick Black Cinema Channel available across major FAST platforms and Smart TVs; (3) the Maverick Free Black Cinema app for Roku and Amazon Fire; (4) Original content production through Maverick Originals; and (5) Film acquisition services accepting independent submissions. Content is distributed globally through digital streaming platforms (Peacock, Tubi, Amazon, Pluto TV, Plex, Roku, Vudu, and others), Smart TV channels (Samsung, LG, Vizio, Hisense), broadcast networks (Ion, Bounce), and subscription services (Brown Sugar, Mansa). The company also supports emerging filmmakers through partnerships with Hampton University Student Film Organization and Black Girl Film School.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maverick Entertainment Film Library Vast catalog of over 1,300 films specializing in Black Cinema content - including dramas, thrillers, romances, comedies, and crime films - released across digital streaming platforms, smart TV channels, broadcast networks, and DVD/Blu-ray retail worldwide.
• Maverick Black Cinema Channel Branded streaming channel aggregating the company's Black Cinema library, available as a 24/7 linear and on-demand FAST channel across major platforms including Cineverse, Roku Channel, Plex, Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels, Vizio WatchFree, and Xumo.
• Maverick Free Black Cinema App Free streaming application providing consumer access to the Maverick Black Cinema library, available on the Roku Channel Store and Amazon Fire TV platforms.
• Film Submission and Acquisition Services Acquisition and distribution service accepting completed feature-length English-language films (75+ minutes) for consideration of domestic and/or international distribution, with the company responding to submissions within 14 business days.
• Maverick Originals Company-funded and produced original feature films released under the Maverick Entertainment banner, including titles such as The Comeback (starring Taye Diggs) and Another Man's Wife premiering on Peacock, plus annual new releases across drama, thriller, romance, and comedy genres.

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration35 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CineversecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2023Cineverse partnered with Maverick Entertainment Group to launch Maverick Black Cinema, a new video-on-demand channel on the Cineverse streaming platform. The channel initially offered more than 100 films and TV series, including Black indie movies.
• Peacock (NBCUniversal)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2023Maverick Entertainment distributes original films exclusively on Peacock streaming service, including 'The Comeback' starring Taye Diggs and Apryl Jones, 'Nothing Even Matters', 'The One That Got Away', 'I Hate I Love You', and 'Another Man's Wife'.
• Hampton University Student Film OrganizationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023Maverick Entertainment Group established a partnership and sponsorship with the Hampton University Student Film Organization for the second annual Student Film Festival, supporting emerging filmmakers.
• MansaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2023Mansa, a free ad-supported streaming service for global Black culture, partnered with Maverick Entertainment to distribute content. Mansa launched out of stealth in April 2023 as a content aggregator for Black cultural content.
• Black Girl Film SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Maverick Entertainment partnered with the nonprofit Black Girl Film School to empower the next generation of filmmakers and storytellers, focusing on supporting Black storytelling and attracting girls aged 13-17 to the filmmaking industry.
• Fox SoulcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2022Maverick Entertainment entered a programming partnership with FOX SOUL, the Black community's premium free streaming platform, to distribute the world's largest library of feature-length Black Cinema. The partnership included 12-hour marathon blocks featuring talent like Chuck D, Karlie Redd, Omar Gooding, Clifton Powell, and Towanda Braxton.
• FilmRisecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2021FilmRise acquired rights to over 300 titles from the Maverick Entertainment library for the FilmRise Streaming Network AVOD, including FAST rights, in both the US and Canada.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Magnolia Pictures: Independent film distribution arm of the Wagner/Cuban Companies, releasing titles theatrically and across digital and home video. Comparable in scale and business model to Maverick's indie distribution operation.
• FilmRise: Independent film and TV distributor operating a large FAST and AVOD network across multiple platforms. Most direct comp — FilmRise licensed 300+ Maverick titles, both companies aggregate indie and niche content into FAST/AVOD channel packages.
• RLJE Films: Film distribution arm of RLJ Entertainment focused on horror, thriller, and niche content across theatrical and home video. Comparable as an indie distributor operating across multiple distribution channels.
• IFC Films: Independent film label owned by AMC Networks, distributing art-house and indie titles theatrically and across digital/physical channels. Comparable as a niche-focused indie distributor with multi-platform reach.
• Gravitas Ventures: Independent film distribution company with a large catalog of titles distributed across transactional, AVOD, and SVOD platforms. Direct comp in catalog-driven indie distribution to digital platforms.
• Kino Lorber: Independent film distributor specializing in arthouse, world cinema, and niche content across physical (DVD/Blu-ray) and digital channels. Comparable as a long-running, niche-focused indie distributor with similar acquisition and platform-licensing workflows.
• Cineverse: Operates the Cineverse streaming platform and FAST channel network focused on independent and niche content. Direct comp — Cineverse launched the Maverick Black Cinema channel and uses the same FAST/AVOD distribution model Maverick targets.
• Vertical Entertainment: Independent film distributor releasing titles theatrically and across digital and home-video channels, with an emphasis on genre and niche programming. Comparable in scale and distribution strategy to Maverick.
• Samuel Goldwyn Films: Independent film distributor with theatrical and home-video distribution across digital and physical channels. Comparable as a long-established indie distributor with similar acquisition-to-platform workflow.

Broad incumbents

• Lionsgate: Major independent studio with extensive film and TV distribution across theatrical, home video, and digital channels. Comparable at a different scale — Maverick's Black Cinema niche overlaps with Lionsgate's broader indie and diverse-content slate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/maverickmovies
• Instagraminstagram.com/maverickmovies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maverick-entertainment-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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