tfc

The Film Collaborative

Helping filmmakers with all aspects of distribution, without taking rights.

how we work.

Click here to learn how TFC can help your film.

tfc
The Film Collaborative

Helping filmmakers with all aspects of distribution, without taking rights.

how we work.

Click here to learn how TFC can help your film.

sign up for our newsletter.

Click here to fill out our submission form.

Something you can’t find? Check out our a-z links page.

questions?

Feel free to contact us.

THE FILM COLLABORATIVE, INC.
is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

  • dd_banner
    You can now watch the Video Replays of TFC Distribution Days, a two-day virtual conference that was presented in collaboration with Sundance Institute and Film Independent and sponsored by the Golden Globe Foundation.

  • Distribution Advocates Podcast Episodes 1 and 6 are now LIVE!!

    Episode 1 features TFC Founder and Co-ED Orly Ravid, where she, and others, demystify the role of sales agents, and explore one filmmaker’s journey in finding distribution without one! Listen below or click here for more info and the full transcript. Episode 6 also features Orly Ravid, where she, and others, examine current system of distribution, and what can happen to filmmakers when a distribution company fails. Listen below or click here for more info and the full transcript.

TFC congratulates our clients with projects that are contenders for top awards this year!

Critics Choice Nominees

(Ceremony to place on Nov. 10, 2024)

DAUGHTERS — Best Documentary Feature

MTV Documentary Films’ BLACK BOX DIARIES — Best True Crime Documentary

MTV Documentary Films’ I AM READY, WARDEN — Best Short Documentary

Please go here for more information.

DOC NYC’s 40 Under 40 List, Class of 2024

Emmy News & Documentary Winner

(Ceremony took place on Sept. 26, 2024)

FREE CHOL SOO LEE — Outstanding Historical Documentary

(Also Nominated: MOURNING IN LOD — Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary • A SONG FILM BY KISHI BASHI: “OMOIYARI” — Outstanding Arts and Culture Documentary • LAST SONG FROM KABUL / BIRTHING A NATION — Outstanding Short Documentary • FREE CHOL SOO LEE / HIDDEN LETTERS / MOURNING IN LOD — Best Documentary • FREE CHOL SOO LEE (Teaser on Independent Lens) — Outstanding Pomotional Annoucement: Documentary

Please go here for more information.

Peabody Award Winners

(Ceremony took place on June 9, 2024)

ALL THAT BREATHES — Documentary

WHILE WE WATCHED — Documentary

(Also Nominated: THE ETERNAL MEMORYETERNAL SPRINGHIDDEN LETTERS)

Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations

(Ceremony took place on Feb. 25, 2024)

THE UNKNOWN COUNTRY — John Cassavetes Award

JOONAM — director Sierra Urich, Truer Than Fiction Award

Oscar® Nominations

(Ceremony took place on Mar. 10, 2024)

MTV Documentary Films’ THE ETERNAL MEMORY — Documentary Feature Film

MTV Documentary Films’ LAST SONG FROM KABUL — Documentary Short Film

MTV Documentary Films’ THE ABCs OF BOOK BANNING — Documentary Short Film

RED, WHITE AND BLUE — Live Action Short Film

See our clients’ previous awards and nominations.

See where else we’ve been.

Read our most recent monthly newsletters. You can sign up to receive them by clicking here.

  • May 2024
    TFC On Location, TFC Distribution Days Replay, New Fiscal Projects, Grant Opportunities, and, of course, Tidbits!
  • April 2024
    TFC On Location, TFC Distribution Days, Getting Real Party, New Fiscal Projects, Grant Opportunities, and, of course, Tidbits!
  • March 2024
    Oscar Nominees, TFC On Location, New Case Studies, New ReportCard, Contribute to ResourcePlace, Tuba Thieves Theatrical, Beyond the Aggressives, New Fiscal Projects, Grant Opportunities, and, of course, Tidbits!
  • January 2024
    TFC On Location, Awards & Nominations, New ReportCard, Contribute to ResourcePlace, New Fiscal Projects, Grant Opportunities, and, of course, Tidbits!

See all more of our recent newsletters here.