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Area 23a's proven film solutions help filmmakers launch their films into the global marketplace

Area 23a teams up with leading exhibitors throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia to arrange full-scale theatrical runs and high-profile screening tours enhanced by unique, value-added elements—ranging from Q&A sessions to live musical performances and other promotional events. We are a recognized leader in event-based distribution.

Area 23a provides comprehensive consulting services for filmmakers, guiding them through every stage of distribution. We offer strategic support on funding, business plan creation, audience-building campaigns, foundation project management, global sales, brand expansion, and other key marketing initiatives—ensuring filmmakers have the tools, insight, and industry connections needed to achieve their full potential and engage audiences worldwide.

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“You Have to Trust That the Story Will Reveal Itself”: Top Doc Directors on Following Real Lives When the Stakes Have Never Been Higher

Six of 2025’s most acclaimed nonfiction directors discuss filming in war zones, confronting trauma, negotiating access with world leaders and why distributors are increasingly afraid of politically charged content. (via The Hollywood Reporter)

Gabe Polsky’s Wild New Doc ‘The Man Who Saves the World?’ Sets Unusual Rollout, Awards-Qualifying Run (Exclusive)

Gabe Polsky’s Wild New Doc ‘The Man Who Saves the World?’ Sets Unusual Rollout, Awards-Qualifying Run (Exclusive)

At a time when all documentaries except those that center on celebrities are struggling to find traditional distribution, Polsky has teamed up with Area 23a (a company known for distributing films like Fantastic Fungi and Common Ground) and planned a hybrid release for his film (via The Hollywood Reporter)

‘Common Ground’ To Commemorate Earth Day With Exclusive One-Day Nationwide Screening Event In U.S. Theaters

EXCLUSIVE: To commemorate Earth Day, the filmmakers and Executive Producer, Laura Dern of Common Ground are excited to announce Common Ground: Earth Day 2024, a nationwide screening event aimed at amplifying support for regenerative agriculture on Earth Day, Monday, April 22, 2024. (via Deadline)

DOC NYC Immersive: Creating Highly Clickable Content

DOC NYC Immersive: Creating Highly Clickable Content

On Day 2, we came back for more guidance from VICE News’s video publishing specialist, Olivia Awad, who shared details about VICE’s patented approach to creating highly shareable and clickable video content for audiences with lots of choices. Olivia was joined by Kirt Eftekhar, owner of Area 23a Films, the distributor behind Louie Schwartzberg’s feature doc Fantastic Fungi, whose grassroots and influencer marketing efforts, both online and off, have helped garner what the The New York Times called, “a level of social-media fame scientists can only dream of.” Kirt offered a case study of what’s worked for Fantastic Fungi and why, and how the community behind the film has been unstoppable–even in a time of social distancing. (via DOC NYC)

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