Indie auteurs find lifeline in boutique distributors as traditional studios tighten their grip on the theatrical landscape.
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Actor-turned-director Jack Huston struggled to secure distribution for his acclaimed boxing drama 'Day of the Fight' until boutique distributors stepped in, proving the growing importance of these smaller players in the indie film ecosystem.
Smaller distributors like Factory 25 and Utopia are carving out a niche by offering flexible, filmmaker-friendly deals that major studios often can't match, empowering a new generation of auteurs to get their visions on the big screen.
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Jack Huston, John Huston, Factory 25, Utopia, Day of the Fight