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As an independent filmmaker, where every day can be a long slog, working with TFC has been excellent at every touch point. Working with Lynnette Gryseels as our fiscal sponsor for over three years of fundraising, she made our lives easy, pleasant, and organized. TFC had the fairest offer in terms of fiscal percentages, and working with them has been seamless. Then later at the festival phase, TFC has once again been an incredible partner. Jeffrey Winter expertly and efficiently guided us into dozens of successful considerations and high-level invitations. He completely understood what we were looking for and found great fits for our film, and at a fair price. If you are looking for community and support, I highly recommend this great organization with fantastic people.”
Rachel Feldman
director, Lilly
You can find out more about Lilly by visiting the film’s website.
The Film Collaborative stands out with its unique “filmmaker-first” organization approach. From the beginning of our collaboration, they have excelled in representing CHASING CHASING AMY during its festival run. They considered our team’s specific needs and desires for our festival strategy and effectively advocated for us with festival programmers, resulting in over 75 bookings worldwide over the course of a year. Additionally, in a business filled with anxiety-inducing emails, getting an email from The Film Collaborative was always a highlight of my day. I genuinely look forward to working with The Film Collaborative again on future films I direct, write, and produce. ”
Sav Rodgers
director & producer, Chasing Chasing Amy
You can find out more about Chasing Chasing Amy by visiting the film’s website.
THROUPLE tells a bold new kind of love story—so we needed a bold team when it came time to get it out into the world! Thank God we had The Film Collaborative! Lynnette Gryseels, with TFC’s fiscal sponsor, helped explain and execute, ultimately, the fundraising plan that made this movie possible. She was kind, patient, and inspiring at the very, very beginning, when all we had was a dream. Orly Ravid, TFC’s founder and a brilliant lawyer, was consistently so generous with her time, helping us with contracts and offering her legal guidance every step of the way.
And then, finally, TFC’s Festival Distribution team—the great Jeffrey Winter and Kathy Susca—saw the potential in THROUPLE, and one of the best decisions we ever made as a producing team was letting them run with it! […] The festival run for THROUPLE has been a dream, and it was facilitated by the incredible folks at The Film Collaborative. In short, the life of THROUPLE would be a small fraction of what it is right now, if not for TFC. We can’t wait to work with them again and again and again—and recommend any indie film reach out to this amazing team now, for their amazing help and resources!”
Michael Doshier
director & writer, Throuple
You can find out more about Throuple by visiting the film’s website.
I just want to say how pleased we have been by the work that Jeffrey and Kathy have done for The New Corporation—so easy and responsive, and a huge help in getting the film out there, which has spurred the educational sales.”
Betsy Carson & Trish Dolman
producers, The New Corporation: The Unfortunately Necessary Sequel
You can find out more about The New Corporation: The Unfortunately Necessary Sequel by visiting the film’s website.
As we are wrapping up this part of the film’s journey getting ready for the Hulu launch, I want to truly thank you for all of the love and care you gave to this film and your efforts to get it seen around the world. We believe so deeply in it’s message and without partners like TFC we wouldn't be able to spread it! So from the bottom of my heart—THANK YOU!!! You really excel at what you do! And I hope we can do it again on another film!”
Clare Tucker
producer, Changing the Game
You can find out more about Changing the Game by visiting the film’s website.
The Film Collaborative is so on top of everything. Not to make a bad pun, but they try so hard!”
Debbie Lum
director, Try Harder
You can find out more about Try Harder by visiting the film’s website.
You have exceeded my wildest dreams on this—you’re brilliant. Kathy Susca and the team have been absolutely amazing pulling all this together—deeply impressed.”
Mary McGuckian
director, A Girl from Mogadishu
You can find out more about A Girl from Mogadishu by visiting the film’s website.
Our premiere turned out to be the largest event in Frameline’s history. Over 2,000 people showed up to connect with each other and our film. The Hollywood Reporter called the film “accomplished, resonant, and deeply moving.” We waited for the streamers and sales agents to come calling.
They didn’t call. But The Film Collaborative, who had handled festival distribution for “Disclosure,” an exploration of transgender depictions in Hollywood, and “Always in Season,” an examination of lynching in the United States, did. We were grateful for their guidance navigating the new world of geo-blocked and timebound streaming fests.
It felt risky, but we decided to take the full festival plunge: like every independent filmmaker, we needed to bring our film to its audience, recoup the investment, and embark on our impact campaign. The Film Collaborative started booking both mainstream and queer festivals for us hand over fist, and we’ve begun garnering awards already.”
Jen Rainin
director, Ahead of the Curve
You can find out more about Ahead of the Curve by visiting the film’s website.
You’ve been plugging away hard these last few months—actually our first time working together. I’ve just been dazzled by your commitment, resilience, focus, effort and kindness. Thank you for all of the incredible WOMEN IN BLUE support.”
Beth Levison
producer, Women in Blue
You can find out more about Women in Blue by visiting the film’s website.
Thanks for saving the day, TFC. Thank you.”
Mike Mosallam
writer / director, Breaking Fast
You can find out more about Breaking Fast by visiting the film’s website.
Everyday I thank the universe for the path we had and the timing of the path we had. And I thank the universe that we had you, Jeffrey, and The Film Collaborative, to get us out there and build our audience the way you did.
We are one of the lucky ones. We have distribution now…hopefully our film will provide some love and laughs…But really, I just wanted to say thank you. I feel very fortunate.”
Mike Doyle
writer / director, Almost Love (AKA Sell By)
You can find out more about Almost Love (AKA Sell By) by visiting the film’s website.
Thank you for this opportunity to express our gratitude to TFC for the amazing work you do. A special standing ovation to Lynnette who has been fantastic throughout this process. We have felt a tremendous amount of support from her and we are truly indebted for that. We have recommended TFC to other filmmakers and always feel confident doing so because of the great work you guys do. We also really appreciated the extra work done by TFC to assist us with receiving donations at our fundraiser, we felt TFC's support and so appreciate all the efforts. Thanks again for all you do and we look forward to finishing IT'S NOT A BURDEN in 2019 and celebrating all our efforts together as our film screens during the 2020 film festival season, receives a theatrical release and beyond.”
Michelle Boyaner
producer, It’s Not a Burden
You can find out more about It’s Not a Burden by visiting the film’s website.
Jeffrey and the Film Collaborative team relentlessly advocate for their filmmakers, deeply understand the nuances and individuality of each film’s distribution/impact goals, and ensure the films reach global audiences. Their love of film, concern for characters in their films, and commitment to getting each film’s message out is palpable and contagious.”
Erika Cohn
director / producer, The Judge
You can find out more about The Judge by visiting the film’s website.
Transmilitary was my first independent film, in any role. Coming from the world of journalism, I was learning how best to get our film out to the world along the way. Not long after our premiere, TFC took over our festival and most nontheatrical bookings—and took a huge load off my shoulders. Less than a year in, our film has booked nearly 100 festival and nontheatrical screenings. A big thank you to Jeffrey Winter and his team for their fantastic, professional work.”
Jamie Coughlin
writer / producer, Transmilitary
You can find out more about Transmilitary by visiting the film’s website.
From the moment I met Orly and Jeffrey at Film Collaborative I knew they were working to actually help filmmakers get their work seen and screened. When we brought them Signature Move, they saw beyond niches; they fell in love with the characters, the story and the need for a film like ours. Working with Film Collaborative, we screened at over 145 festivals around the world, reaching audiences craving connection and representation.”
Fawzia Mirza
writer / producer / lead actress, Signature Move
You can find out more about Signature Move by visiting the film’s website.
We are so happy to have had the help of TFC! They made the festival process so much easier and connected us to audiences world wide that we never would have found otherwise. We highly recommend them!”
Dana Flor
director / producer, Check It
You can find out more about Check It by visiting the film’s website.
The Film Collaborative have provided the most fantastic service, not only are they communicative, by sharing all information and strategy regularly; but they provide transparent reporting and timely payments. Fundamentally the whole team operate with a real passion for your film and they delivered above and beyond with placing our film in the best festivals providing worldwide/global coverage connecting the film with a wide and responsive audience. They have been fantastic in creating extra revenue you wouldn’t otherwise have access to. I cannot recommend working with Jeffrey, Kathy and the team more positively.”
Finn Bruce
producer, Tucked
You can find out more about Tucked by visiting the film’s website.
TFC is the most professional and comprehensive agency I have ever worked with. On my film OFF THE RAILS, Jeffrey Winter helped me navigate the shrouded festival landscape, steering me away from first-timer mistakes and showing me how to secure screening fees. Then Orly Ravid stepped in to sell my film and hit a home run, negotiating one of the most lucrative doc deals of the year. [TFC] also became my theatrical and awards guru, protecting me from my ego while pushing me to take advantage of opportunities. David Averbach put the finishing touches on the project with thoughtful DVD and poster art that elevated the film’s brand and commercial appeal. I cannot recommend TFC highly enough.”
Adam Irving
director, Off the Rails
You can find out more about Off the Rails by visiting the film’s website.
Because of the tireless efforts of The Film Collaborative, I've been able to connect with audiences around the world and sustain a career in documentary. If you are lucky enough to work with them, they will be your champion and help you navigate the ever changing landscape of independent film. They get the job done and allow the filmmaker to focus on the creative aspects of their work. TFC is honest, transparent, and they genuinely love movies. I have nothing but the highest regard for these folks. ”
Jeffrey Schwarz
director, I am Divine
You can find out more about I am Divine by visiting the film’s website.
My producing partner and I have been very pleased with our experience with TFC. As the nonprofit fiscal sponsor for our current documentary, they are excellent partners. They provide regular updates on the status of contributions and make sure the money is transferred promptly. TFC’s Lynnette Gryseels has been especially helpful with suggestions and support for our upcoming crowd funding campaign and with her extensive knowledge of grant opportunities.”
Marcia Ross
producer, Terrence McNally: Every Act Of Life
You can find out more about Terrence McNally: Every Act Of Life by visiting the film’s website.
