Short Film Export Report - BFI

KFA‟s catalogue for German theatrical distribution consists of 370 titles, with a smaller roster of 170
shorts for worldwide sales. Although German shorts make up 70% of the catalogue, UK titles are well
represented including work by Andrea Arnold and Asitha Amereskere.
Activity:
Theatrical distribution domestically, and sales to TV and online globally. Also distribute and sell
DVDs and short film downloads. It‟s also worth noting that KFA receive approximately 100,000€
annually in government funding, and their online sales database was kickstarted by a 20,000€ award for
innovation in distribution.
Website:
www.kurzfilmagentur.de / www.shortfilmsales.com
Network Ireland Television
Origination:
Established in 1995. Based in Dublin.
Managing Director: Derry O‟Brien.
Catalogue:
Over 500 shorts, predminantly Irish-made but with a growing number of UK films including all of
Simon Ellis‟ work.
Activity:
Distribution company representing Irish independent TV as well as short films. Focus on television
sales.
Website:
www.network-irl-tv.com/
Shorts International
Origination:
Launched in 2000 as Britshorts. Offices in New York, London and Paris.
CEO of Shorts International UK: Carter Pilcher.
Catalogue:
Over 3000 titles on their books, about 40% of which are British.
Activity:
They run the ShortsTV cable channel (3m viewers in France, Belgium and Luxembourg), which will
launch in three new European territories including the UK during 2008/9. They also offer a selection of
films through iTunes at $1.99 per download in the USA and Canada or £1.50 in the UK (service to UK
and Canada launched in May 2008). In early 2008 ChelloMedia purchased a 25% stake in the
company.
Website:
www.shortsinternational.com
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