IFC Films LLC[2]is an American film production and distribution company based inNew York.It is an offshoot ofIFCowned byAMC Networks.It mainly distributesindependent featuresunder its own name, selectforeign filmsand documentaries under itsSundance Selectslabel, and co-distributes genre films withShudder.It operates theIFC Center.
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motion pictures |
| Predecessor | Next Wave Films Agenda 2000 |
| Founded | September 26, 2000 |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Key people | Jonathan Sehring, President (2007)[1] |
| Parent | AMC Networks |
| Divisions | IFC Productions IFC First Take IFC Midnight Sundance Selects Shudder |
| Website | ifcfilms |
History
editThe IFC Films division has a predecessor film label, Next Wave Films, designed to release movies, which was in operation from 1997 to 2002, when it was shut down and folded into IFC themselves.[3][4]IFC also launched a film company, IFC Productions, which set up operation in March 1997 to produce their own feature film projects.[5]On January 18, 1999, IFC launched a film label Agenda 2000, which set up their own film projects, which have their world premiere on IFC.[6]
On September 26, 2000, IFC launched its own feature film unit, branded IFC Films, to be headed by Bob Berney, who went on to have jobs atNewmarket Films,and later founder ofPicturehouse.[7]
IFC has several ventures invideo on demand(VOD), available through cable televisionpay-per-view,AppleiTunes,and formerlyBlockbuster'sMovielink.[1]In 2002, IFC Films struck a deal withMGM Home Entertainmentto release its theatrical films to home video, until they along with IFC's original TV shows moved toGenius Productsin 2006 as part of a deal signed by Rainbow Media.[8]
In 2006, IFC launchedIFC First Take,combining a limited theatrical release withvideo on demandbeing available the same day. The films included would be shown at IFC ownedIFC Center,as well as other theaters;Landmark Theatreswere the first outside theaters announced.[9]That same year, In 2006, IFC Films began distributing some films to AppleiTunes.The first batch were thirteen films with nominations in theFilm Independent Spirit Awards.[10]In a March 2008 panel discussion, IFC Film's Arianna Bocco stated that all its films would be released through First Take.[11][unreliable source?]That same year, IFC launchedIFC Festival Direct,a platform forvideo on demanddistribution, for films without a slated theatrical release in the United States.[12]in 2010, it was announced that IFC Films would be launching a division titledIFC Midnight,the division would focus on releasinghorror,sci-fi,thrillers,erotic arthouse, and action.[13]
In 2009, IFC signed home video deals withMPI Media Groupand theCriterion Collection.[14][15]
In February 2015,Shout! Factory'sScream Factorymade a deal with IFC Films to release their titles on their IFC Midnight label. This included the Blu-ray and DVD releases ofThe BabadookandBackcountry,among others.[16]
On May 27, 2015, IFC Films struck another home video distribution deal withParamount Home Media Distribution.[17]
On July 30, 2018,AMC Networksreached a definitive agreement to acquireRLJ Entertainmentwhere AMC would pay $59 million for the remaining RLJE shares not owned by AMC or Robert L. Johnson.[18]The transaction was approved by RLJ Entertainment's stockholders on October 31, and AMC Networks completed the acquisition on November 1.[19]RLJ Entertainment became a privately owned subsidiary of AMC Networks, with Johnson and his affiliates owning a 17% stake. RLJ Entertainment, as IFC Films' sister company, took over home video distribution of their titles in December 2021.
Film library
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^abSehring, Jonathan (December 2, 2007)."First Person: IFC's Jonathan Sehring on Dramatic Change in the Specialty Film Business".indieWIRE.Brooklyn, New York. Archived fromthe originalon March 13, 2008.RetrievedMarch 23,2008.
- ^"IFC Films LLC".Dun & Bradstreet.RetrievedApril 19,2024.
- ^Dempsey, John (March 6, 1997)."IFC makes Next Wave to aid with final print coin".Variety.RetrievedNovember 29,2021.
- ^"DAILY NEWS: IFC Shuts Next Wave; Goldwyn Grabs Controversial Mexican Hit; IFP Sets Doc Line-Up".IndieWire.August 22, 2002.RetrievedNovember 29,2021.
- ^Dempsey, John (November 11, 1997)."Bravo ups Sehring as net moves into prod'n".Variety.RetrievedNovember 29,2021.
- ^Roman, Monica (January 19, 1999)."Wave sets digital vid prod'n arm".Variety.RetrievedNovember 29,2021.
- ^Harris, Dana (September 26, 2000)."IFC channels films".Variety.RetrievedNovember 29,2021.
- ^Pesselnick, Jill (June 8, 2002)."MGM/IFC Pact".Picture This.Billboard.Vol. 114, no. 23. p. 64.RetrievedDecember 9,2016– via Google Books.
- ^Hernandez, Eugene(January 23, 2006)."Park City '06 Biz Daily".Indiewire.Archived fromthe originalon February 19, 2008.RetrievedMarch 23,2008.
- ^Marsal, Katie (February 22, 2007)."IFC helps grow Apple's iTunes film catalog".Apple Insider.RetrievedMarch 23,2008.
- ^"IFP — Alternative Models of Distribution".The Film Panel Notetaker(Blog). March 14, 2008. Archived fromthe originalon March 20, 2008.RetrievedMarch 23,2008.
- ^Hayes, Dade (January 14, 2008)."IFC adds VOD label".Variety.Archived fromthe originalon January 16, 2008.RetrievedMarch 23,2008.
- ^Fischer, Russ (May 11, 2010)."IFC Launches New Genre Label, IFC Midnight".Slashfilm.RetrievedNovember 29,2021.
- ^"IFC films find DVD home at MPI | Hollywood Reporter".Hollywood Reporter.June 2, 2009.RetrievedOctober 7,2020.
- ^Kay, Jeremy (September 1, 2009)."IFC Films teams up with Criterion Collection for prestige DVD series".Screen.RetrievedOctober 7,2020.
- ^Hanley, Ken W. (February 16, 2015)."EXCLUSIVE: Scream Factory, IFC Midnight Partner for Exclusive Home Media Deal".Fangoria. Archived fromthe originalon February 16, 2015.RetrievedOctober 1,2012.
- ^Kit, Borys (May 27, 2015)."Paramount Home Media, IFC Films Strike Distribution Deal (Exclusive)".The Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedApril 2,2018.
- ^"AMC Networks Inc. To Acquire RLJ Entertainment, Inc".AMC Networks.July 30, 2018.RetrievedNovember 8,2018.
- ^"AMC Networks Inc. Completes Acquisition Of RLJ Entertainment, Inc".AMC Networks.November 1, 2018.RetrievedNovember 8,2018.