Distribber

Distribber was a Los Angeles-based motion picture distribution company formed in 2007 by Adam Chapnick to help filmmakers distribute motion picture content into popular video-on-demand outlets. Distribber distributed feature-length narrative and documentary films, short films, and television series. They declared bankruptcy in 2019 while owing filmmakers thousands of dollars.[2]

Distribber
IndustryFilm distribution
Founded2007
FounderAdam Chapnick
Headquarters,
United States
Key people
Nick Soares (CEO)
ParentGoDigital (2015-2019)[1]
Websitedistribber.com

History

In March 2010, Distribber was acquired by the popular crowdfunding platform, IndieGogo.[3]

In May 2014, Digi Worldwide acquired Distribber from Indiegogo[4] In June 2015 the full service digital and video-on-demand distribution company GoDigital acquired Distribber.[5]

In January 2016, Nick Soares was appointed CEO of GoDigital Inc.[6] In June 2016, Distribber partnered with the International Documentary Association to create a quarterly documentary grant program.[7] Shortly thereafter, Distribber managed the digital release of Josh Fox's ‘How to Let Go of the World’[8] In August 2016, Distribber partnered with the theatrical distributor Abramorama to distribute high-profile indie films in video-on-demand.[9]

Restructuring

In September 2019, Distribber closed its offices, and GoDigital hired GlassRatner for restructuring.[10][11][1]

Releases

Distribber releases over 1000 films each year. Releases have included Range 15 with William Shatner[12] and The Resurrection of Jake The Snake starring Jake Roberts.[8]

References

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