The Film Arcade Carousel arm is a dynamic part of our distribution company that specializes in servicing small films with budgets under 2 million dollars with diverse stories and storytellers. The company's mission is to help get these films seen by audiences by providing a wide range of services, including distribution consulting, festival consulting, foreign sales representation, and much more.

At Film Arcade Carousel, the filmmakers are in control of the release process, with tiered pricing options available to fit their specific vision and goals for their film. The company offers a competitive and transparent pricing model, where filmmakers pay wholesale for each platform they choose, avoiding overpriced fees and giving them more control over their budget.

One of the unique offerings of Film Arcade Carousel is the Early Decision option, which includes production consulting and gives filmmakers the opportunity to secure guaranteed distribution while they seek financing. The company's licensing agreement is also flexible, with films only being licensed for 3 years, allowing filmmakers the option to take their film elsewhere if they are not satisfied.

Overall, Film Arcade Carousel empowers filmmakers to navigate the complex world of distribution and bring their films to the world with confidence. With a focus on diversity and inclusivity, the company is dedicated to helping small films with powerful stories reach audiences and make a lasting impact.

Call us to see if THE FILM ARCADE CAROUSEL is the right distribution option for your film 323-951-9197!
* We do re-releasing of older titles as well. Reach out to us at office@thefilmacrade.com

FEATURES SHORTS

Retainer fee: $5k Retainer fee: $2.5k

Aggregation fee: $2k Aggregation fee: $~1.5k

*The aggregation fee now includes Closed Captioning as part of the aggregation service

Want to secure distribution before you take your screenplay to financiers?

Try early decision with The Film Arcade Carousel!

Once your feature/short is live on a streaming platform there is a 70/30 revenue share with The Film Arcade Carousel, with 70% of the profits going directly to the filmmakers!

Retainer Fee: $2.5k

TRAILER AND ARTWORK
How do I make a killer trailer and show-stopping poster?

Carousel has a select group of vendors with varying price levels that the filmmaker can select from. We supervise and manage the creation of key artwork that is approved by the filmmaker.

DELIVERABLES AND QC | VENDOR REC LIST

What do I do to deliver?

Carousel can assist the filmmaker in creating high-quality deliverables to pass quality control needed for release.

SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTING

Ever wonder how to get the word out there?

Carousel and their lead social consulting team can manage and advise on social media content creation as well as handle ad-based posting.

AWARDS CAMPAIGN | THEATRICAL RELEASE

Who are Awards worthy?

Carousel can book the film’s theatrical release to qualify for all awards the filmmaker plans to submit to. We will guide the filmmaker in the best strategy for award success.

THEATRICAL RED CARPET PREMIERE

Want to get dressed up?

Carousel can plan and facilitate a red-carpet premiere that suits the wishes and budget of the filmmaking team.

DIGITAL SCREENING/WATCH PARTY  

Prefer to wear sweatpants?

Carousel will plan and manage a digital screening party to build an engaged audience for the film. Screening parties are an effective way to generate word-of-mouth buzz during theater closures.

TVOD: REDBOX, VUBIQUITY | AVOD: TUBITV, VUDU AVOD, PLUTOTV, XUMO, REDBOXAVOD, FOREIGN

FESTIVAL STRATEGY | PRE-RELEASE

What festival do I fit in?

Carousel can lend its years of festival experience to advise filmmakers on a festival strategy such as which to apply to and how to set the film up for its greatest success.

PUBLICITY

How do I get a review?

Carousel has a select group of publicists of varying price levels that can represent the film and garner press for the release

*Consulting fees are $100/hour for these add-ons