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THE FOFIF DISTRIBUTION
Academy Award Winner Sean Baker and Hannah Peterson in conversation after a screening of Peterson’s The Graduates at Vidiots in Los Angeles (November 2024). A FOFIF Release.
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.
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 Serenetsky
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 SUPPORTER
Donating to The FOFIF DISTRIBUTION will make it possible for us to release Sierra Falconer’s SUNFISH (& OTHER STORIES ON GREEN LAKE) and Pavli Serentsky’s MORE BEAUTIFUL PERVERSIONS in 2025.
WHAT YOUR 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
All supporters 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.
$5-$100
Public thank you!
$250
Above plus:
-Tickets to one distributed film on opening night, event night, or theatrical run.
$500
Above plus:
-Poster
-Virtual access to watch film
$1,500
Above plus:
-One FOFIF networking event per year
$2500
Above plus:
-Invitation to drinks with filmmaker after opening night (one distributed film per year)
-“Brought to you by” credits on film page / social media
$5000
Above plus:
-Tickets to two distributed films on opening night, event night, or theatrical run.
-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
$10,000
Contact for details!