The Movie Studio

What The Movie Studio does

The Movie Studio, Inc. (OTCQB: MVES), formerly Destination Television, Inc., is a Florida-incorporated, publicly traded independent motion picture production and distribution company headquartered in Fort Lauderdale with stated origins in 1961. It operates a vertically integrated model that spans acquisition, development, production, and worldwide distribution of feature films through theatrical release, video-on-demand, foreign sales, and a proprietary Over The Top (OTT) Video on Demand streaming platform accessible via app.

The company's core technology stack consists of a proprietary OTT streaming infrastructure supporting both AVOD and SVOD revenue-sharing models, a geo-fractured territory distribution platform enabling granular regional control, and a "Moviesode" production methodology that breaks films into editable chapters for flexible assembly and integration of recognizable stars or social media influencers. The product surface includes a 19-title catalog spanning thriller, horror, drama, comedy, documentary, crime, action, music, and mystery genres; a digital audition platform allowing mobile-based self-taped submissions for casting consideration; and aggregated third-party feature film distribution alongside owned content. Distribution is multi-channel across Showtime, Comcast/Xfinity, Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV, and foreign-market licensing platforms.

The Movie Studio monetizes primarily via revenue-share arrangements with AVOD/SVOD distribution partners and its own OTT platform, supplemented by foreign sales and theatrical distribution. Its customer base is bifurcated between general entertainment consumers viewing content across partner platforms and independent filmmakers/talent seeking production and distribution pathways the traditional studio system does not consistently provide. Gordon Scott Venters has served as President and CEO since 1996; the company reports 1-10 employees, holds a U.S. registered service mark (Reg. No. 6,524,870) issued October 19, 2021, and is CCPA-compliant. No revenue figures, headcount growth, or funding activity are disclosed in the available sources.

Name

The Movie Studio

Legal name

The Movie Studio, Inc.

Website

https://themoviestudio.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Movie Studio is a publicly traded, vertically integrated independent film production and distribution company that produces feature films, distributes them through its own OTT streaming platform and major AVOD/SVOD partners (Showtime, Comcast, Amazon Prime, Tubi), and operates a digital audition platform for talent submissions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motion Picture Production and Distribution

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Content Production (Video, Design, Copy, Studio) (BPAFAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Content & Creative Studio for Creators (Concepting/Production) (MPAAAHAD)

Keywords

• Independent film production
• Video on demand
• OTT streaming platform
• Motion picture distribution
• Film streaming services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hollywood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Film Distribution Revenue: Revenue from distributing independent motion picture content through theatrical releases, Video on Demand (VOD), foreign sales, and various media devices.
2. OTT Platform Revenue: Revenue sharing integration from the company's proprietary OTT streaming platform supporting both AVOD and SVOD models, viewable across multiple media devices.
3. Third-Party Distribution: Revenue sharing from aggregating and distributing third-party feature films alongside the company's own content.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Movie Studio is a vertically integrated independent motion picture production company that produces, owns, and distributes a catalog of 19 feature films across multiple genres. It monetizes content through its proprietary OTT Video on Demand streaming platform (AVOD/SVOD), major third-party distribution partners (Showtime, Comcast, Amazon Prime, Tubi TV), theatrical release, and foreign sales. The company also operates a digital audition platform that allows aspiring talent to submit performances directly to its casting team.

Product overview

The Movie Studio is a vertically integrated independent motion picture production company operating a multi-faceted business model. The core offering consists of a catalog of 19 feature films spanning Thriller, Horror, Drama, Comedy, Documentary, Crime, Action, Music, and Mystery genres. The company distributes content through its proprietary OTT Video on Demand Streaming Platform (offering both AVOD and SVOD options), third-party streaming partnerships (Amazon Prime, Comcast, Showtime, Tubi TV), and foreign sales. The Moviesode Production Process enables flexible chapter-based filmmaking that can integrate talent into new or re-edited feature films. Additional services include a digital audition platform for casting submissions and revenue-sharing integration of third-party feature film distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Film Catalog (19 Feature Films) A library of 19 independent feature films distributed via theatrical release, VOD, the company's OTT streaming platform, and major third-party streaming partners such as Showtime, Comcast, Amazon Prime, Tubi TV, and foreign market distribution platforms, available to global entertainment consumers.
• OTT Video on Demand Streaming Platform A proprietary Over-The-Top streaming application that delivers The Movie Studio's films and third-party content worldwide via AVOD and SVOD models across multiple media devices.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Seven Arts Entertainment (OTC: SAPX)minorOthers · 1 January 2015In 2015, The Movie Studio acquired certain assets of Seven Arts Entertainment, a diversified motion picture production company. The acquisition included major motion picture productions featuring top Hollywood stars such as John Goodman, John Malkovich, Ving Rhames, Burt Reynolds, Tom Sizemore, Tom Arnold, Tim Robbins, and more. This asset acquisition expanded the company's content library and production capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RLJE Films: Independent film distribution label focused on genre and arthouse releases across theatrical, home video, and VOD — comparable in independent film acquisition and multi-platform distribution approach.
• A24: Independent film production and distribution company producing and self-distributing feature films across theatrical, streaming, and digital channels — directly comparable vertically integrated indie studio model with curated genre slate.
• Samuel Goldwyn Films: Independent film production and distribution company acquiring and releasing indie features theatrically and digitally — comparable indie catalog acquisition-and-distribution model with multi-platform release strategy.
• Abramorama: Independent film distribution company specializing in event-driven theatrical and VOD release of documentaries, music films, and indie features — comparable niche distribution model with multi-platform release strategy.
• Magnolia Pictures: Independent film distribution company releasing arthouse, documentary, and genre films theatrically and on VOD/SVOD platforms — comparable in target catalog (indie/genre), distribution channels, and audience to The Movie Studio's slate.
• Cinedigm: Independent streaming and content distribution company operating owned-and-operated streaming channels plus indie film distribution — comparable mix of indie catalog ownership, OTT platform operation, and AVOD/SVOD distribution strategy.
• Vertical Entertainment: Independent film production and distribution company focused on theatrical and digital release of mid-budget genre films — closely mirrors The Movie Studio's business model of producing indie features and distributing through major streaming/VOD platforms.
• Gravitas Ventures: Independent film distribution company specializing in VOD, SVOD, and theatrical release of indie features across major platforms — comparable distribution footprint, genre mix, and reliance on major streaming partners.
• XYZ Films: Independent film production, financing, and worldwide sales company focused on genre and international co-productions — comparable in indie production economics, international sales architecture, and genre-driven catalog strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Lionsgate: Largest independent film and television studio — operates film production, library management, and worldwide distribution at scale, overlapping with The Movie Studio's vertically integrated indie model but at materially greater scope and capital base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TheMovieStudioLive
• Xx.com/Movie_StudioFtL
• Facebookfacebook.com/themoviestudioorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-movie-studio

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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