Creator P&A / Boutique Acceleration

Indie deal flow surges: Kino Lorber, Quiver, Vertical, Samuel Goldwyn, Focus, Freestyle, Luminosity, Sony Pictures Classics, Saban, Briarcliff, Angel Studios, Greenwich Entertainment, Cinema Guild all active. New: Vertical acquires psychological thriller 'Come With Me' (Theo Rossi, Ron Perlman) for theatrical release (Sept 4). Cinema Guild takes North American rights on Éric Baudelaire's 'For the Moon' ahead of NYFF. Olivia Wilde's 'bribe' quote underscores tension. Josh David Jordan's concert-like theatrical tour model for niche audiences. XL Fest facilitates 14 distribution deals to AMC+ and Sundance Now for indie BIPOC filmmakers, showcasing a replicable festival-to-streaming pathway.