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Drafthouse Films

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Drafthouse Films
Company type
Private
IndustryFilm distribution
Founded2010; 16 years ago (2010)
FounderTim League
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
,
United States
Key people
Tim League, Nick Savva
OwnerNick Savva (CEO)
ParentGiant Pictures
WebsiteDrafthouse Films

Drafthouse Films is an independent film distribution company based in Austin, Texas. It was founded in 2010 by Tim League, who had previously founded the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain. In its own words, Drafthouse produces "provocative, visionary and artfully unusual films",[1] several of which have become cult classics.[2]


History

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Drafthouse films was founded in 2010 by Tim League as the in-house distribution arm of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.[3][4] The first film to be distributed by Drafthouse was Four Lions in 2010.[5] Like the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema's brand, Drafthouse Films became associated with stylistically unique and sometimes bizarre films, some of which have become cult classics.[6]

In March 2022, it was announced that digital distributor Giant Pictures had acquired the Drafthouse Films label.[7] Nick Savva became the new Drafthouse Films CEO, with Tim League as chairman of the acquired company.[8] Drafthouse Films' first two acquisitions under its new management were Nr. 10, directed by Alex van Warmerdam, and Masking Threshold, a psychological horror pic from director Johannes Grenzfurthner.[9]

Releases

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Accolades

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Its third release, Bullhead, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.[11] Its fourteenth release, The Act of Killing, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, as was its sequel The Look of Silence.[12]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Drafthouse Films". Drafthouse Films. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  2. ^ Webb, Eric (September 25, 2022). "Alamo Drafthouse at 25 years: A history of cult classics and queso". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  3. ^ Kelly, Christopher (December 10, 2011). "Drafthouse Founder Tries Hand at Film Distribution". The New York Times. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  4. ^ "Distributor Giant Pictures Acquires Drafthouse Films". www.imdb.com. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  5. ^ "Tim League launches Drafthouse Films". The Hollywood Reporter. The Associated Press. September 9, 2010. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  6. ^ Davidson, John Daniel (April 23, 2013). "Bring on the Major Leagues". Filmmaker Magazine. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  7. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (March 9, 2022). "Drafthouse Films Sells to Giant Pictures, Sets Nick Savva as CEO (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  8. ^ Vlessing, Etan (March 9, 2022). "Drafthouse Films Label Sold to Giant Pictures". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  9. ^ Goldsmith, Jill (March 9, 2022). "Distributor Giant Pictures Acquires Drafthouse Films, Sets Nick Savva As New CEO, Tim League Chairman". Deadline. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  10. ^ "Drafthouse Films Buys 'Mister Organ,' 'The YouTube Effect,' 'Everyone Will Burn' (EXCLUSIVE)". May 16, 2023.
  11. ^ "Oscar Nominations 2012: Full List". ABC News. January 24, 2012. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  12. ^ "2014 Oscars: The nominees' list". CNN. January 16, 2014. Retrieved May 11, 2015.
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