Alamo Drafthouse launches 'Alamo Exclusives' program to distribute indie festival films without deals
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Samantha Masunaga
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is launching the "Alamo Exclusives" program to give limited theatrical runs to critically acclaimed independent films that debuted at major festivals (Sundance, TIFF, Tribeca, SXSW, and Fantastic Fest) but failed to secure distribution deals. This initiative addresses the growing challenge specialty films face in gaining distribution, offering a new pathway for indie films to reach audiences.
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bskyAlamo Drafthouse launches 'Alamo Exclusives' program to distribute indie festival films without dealslatimes.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledThe Alamo Exclusives program will give limited theatrical runs to films that showed at festivals including Sundance, the Toronto International Film Festival, Tribeca Festival and South by Southwest festival, as well as Alamo's own Fantastic Fest.
The idea is to help showcase films that received critical acclaim, but did not secure distribution.
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