Los Angeles Saturday, September 8, 2018
The Independent Film & Television Alliance® (IFTA®) has seen its largest membership growth in 20 years with 35 companies joining in the past year. The steady increase in film and television production globally, disruption of long-standing business models, and the fresh perspective of new companies tackling the international market have all largely contributed to the surge. The current film and television landscape has given rise to a diverse independent industry that necessitates one cohesive international organization to advocate for it more than ever before.
“Our member companies are seeking a strong advocate for their interests and a community in which common concerns can be shared and solutions can be developed. IFTA is the only global organization that meets that need,” said IFTA President and CEO Jean Prewitt. “Many of IFTA’s new member companies are seeing and embracing new opportunities and creating unique businesses – they are eager to join the industry conversation and thrive in this ever-changing environment.”
Asia is one region where IFTA is experiencing a significant increase in members joining, as well as growth in attendance and participation at its annual American Film Market® (AFM®). The active community and expertise among the established IFTA members have encouraged international growth for the association as the hub for guidance and access to information on business practices and norms. Providing the voice for the independent film and television industry worldwide, IFTA speaks out on issues of critical importance for independents, influencing public policy debates on issues such as Intellectual Property Rights & Anti-Piracy, Internet Policy, Market Access & Trade Barriers, and Media Consolidation.
Horizontal consolidation and vertical integration of the major studios, broadcasters, and cable companies and the rise of global video platforms are impacting distribution opportunities for independents. With this considerable redirection in the market, companies are seeking IFTA as an advocate as well as benefiting from its market-oriented services, worldwide knowledge, solidarity and support as they navigate this new era.
Below is a full list of IFTA’s new members:
AAA Entertainment
AGC (Accelerated Global Content)
Blue Fox Entertainment
California Pictures, Inc.
CMC Pictures
Concord Films LLC
Crogan Filmworks, LLC
Cygnet Entertainment Group
Fantawild Animation Inc.
Film Seekers Limited
Fortissimo Films BV
Global Genesis Group, LLC
Golden Dragon Pictures Limited
Golden Media Group, Inc.
Great Point Media
High Octane Pictures
Holly Skywalk Film Investment Co., Ltd.
Indie Rights
Instrum International, LLC
Key Pix Productions, Inc.
Matt Dean Films
Media Luna New Films UG
Octane Entertainment
One Cool Pictures Limited
Participant Media
Pink Parrot Media
Princ Films, Inc.
Rocket Science Industries
Saga Films Corp.
SC Films International
Screenbound Pictures Ltd
Thriller International, LLC
TBA Studios
Visit Films
Yi Animation Inc.
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About the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA)
The Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) is the global trade association of the independent motion picture and television programming industry. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the organization represents and provides significant entertainment industry services to more than 145 member companies from 22 countries, consisting of independent production and distribution companies, sales agents, television companies, studio-affiliated companies, and financial institutions engaged in content finance.
Collectively, the Independent Film & Television Alliance’s members produce more than 400 independent films and countless hours of television programming each year and generate more than $4 billion in distribution revenues annually. The organization’s premiere event, the American Film Market, held in conjunction with AFI Fest, takes place every year in November in Santa Monica.
As the voice and advocate for the independent film and television industry worldwide, the Alliance speaks out on matters of critical importance and, where appropriate, actively lobbies governments around the world in regard to measures directly affecting the independent industry. For more information on IFTA and the American Film Market, please visit www.ifta-online.org.