THE FOFIF DISTRIBUTION MEMBERSHIP

Sean Baker and Hannah Peterson in conversation after a screening of The Graduates at Vidiots in Los Angeles (November 2024). A FOFIF Release.

FOFIF DISTRIBUTION MEMBERSHIP tiers with corresponding benefits are below. All membership fees collected are for one year and will go towards our FOFIF Distribution arm.

The Future of Film is Female offers an equitable and bespoke approach to film distribution; getting independent films in front of the right audiences.

The Distribution arm to The Future of Film is Female (a non-profit based in New York) offers a bespoke distribution plan for stellar independent films directed by women and nonbinary filmmakers. By releasing 1-2 films per year, we carefully assess our distribution approach on each film's needs and individual cinema's audiences.

Our attention to detail, honing in on quality over quantity, is an intentional response to this moment of distribution crisis. The mission is to successfully engage audiences with these independent works by women and nonbinary filmmakers who may not otherwise get a theatrical release and, thus, carry on the legacy of independent films.

WHAT YOUR MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT FUNDS
Poster design | Trailer creation | PR / Marketing | Website | DCP creation | Moderator and short film fees | Filmmaker travel | Labor
*a more detailed budget can be provided


2025 FOFIF FILMS FOR RELEASE

SUNFISH (& OTHER STORIES ON GREEN LAKE)

Written & directed by Sierra Falconer.

In this stunning debut feature, lives intertwine around Green Lake as a girl learns to sail, a boy fights for first chair, two sisters operate a bed-and-breakfast, and a fisherman is after the catch of his life. Premiered at Sundance 2025.

Release strategy: Theatrical NY and LA release, one-night events in multiple cities, leading into VOD.

MORE BEAUTIFUL PERVERSIONS

Written & directed by Pavli Serentsky

A disillusioned teenager from the city trails a mysterious stranger into the woods, where they discover the hidden world of plants, their queerness, and a deeper, more meaningful connection to the environment.

Release strategy: an untraditional, innovative, event-based approach focusing on environmental outreach/partnerships at venues and festivals leading up to Earth Day 2026.

Learn more about the successful release of our first film, THE GRADUATES by Hannah Peterson.

BECOME A DISTRIBUTION MEMBER

Individual benefits are listed below each type of membership. All members will be the first to receive screening updates, event details, first-look clips, images, and more. You’ll be a part of our film’s life! Remember, the biggest benefit is knowing that YOU are making it possible for independent films to find audiences. YOU are creating the opportunity for connection, investing in a filmmaker’s career, and igniting change in the film industry.

DIY MEMBERSHIP

$250.00

Tickets to one distributed film on opening night, event night, or theatrical run.

EMERGING MEMBER

$500
-Tickets to one distributed film on opening night, event night, or theatrical run.
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Poster
-Virtual access to watch film

SUPPORTING MEMBER

$1500
-Tickets to one distributed film on opening night, event night, or theatrical run.
-Poster
-Virtual access to watch film
-One FOFIF networking event per year


SUPER SUPPORTING MEMBER

$2500
-Tickets to one distributed film on opening night, event night, or theatrical run.
-Poster
-Virtual access to watch film
-One FOFIF networking event per year
-Invitation to drinks with filmmaker after opening night (one distributed film per year)
-“Brought to you by” credits on film page / social media

ULTRA SUPPORTING MEMBER

-Tickets to two distributed films on opening night, event night, or theatrical run.
-Poster
-Virtual access to watch film
-“Brought to you by” credits on film page / social media
-Invitation to drinks with filmmaker after opening night (one distributed film per year)
-All FOFIF networking events per year (1-3)
-Priority tickets to all FOFIF screenings
-Invitation to private drinks with filmmaker opening night or night of event

BIG FAN MEMBER

-Tickets to two distributed films on opening night, event night, or theatrical run.
-Poster
-Virtual access to watch film
-“Brought to you by” credits on film page / social media
-Invitation to drinks with filmmaker after opening night (one distributed film per year)
-All FOFIF networking events per year (1-3)
-Priority tickets to all FOFIF screenings
-Invitation to private drinks with filmmaker opening night or night of event
-Invitation to attend opening night / event night dinner with filmmaker and FOFIF (2 distributed films per year)
-One all FOFIF Filmmaker Dinner per year