Factory 25 is a

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-based independent film distribution and production company, founded by Matt Grady in 2009.

History

Grady founded ''Factory 25'' in 2009 after leaving a position as director of production at

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. The name ''Factory 25'' is from "the manufacturing home of the famous 1909

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". The company's first release, ''Frownland'', was the film that inspired Grady to create his own distribution company, as he believed no other company would distribute the film. , Grady remained the company's sole employee.

Releases

The films that ''Factory 25'' produces and distributes are often microbudget features with nontraditional narratives. Factory 25 largely focuses on physical releases such as DVDs, Blu-Rays, VHS Tapes, CDs and Vinyl LPs. , a typical production run consisted of 1,000 DVD-LP pairs (movie and soundtrack), where sale of 40% of the production run would be the

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. The company's physical releases often include objects such as 16mm film strips, drawings and written essays. Matt Grady has expressed a desire to make the company's physical releases collectible and appealing, "like a fetish item". The company has worked and distributed films alongside notable distribution companies such as

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and streaming services such as Fandor.

Filmography

Distributed By Factory 25: Produced By Factory 25:

Music Releases

Accolades

''Factory 25'' was named "Best Distributor" by

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in their "Best of Brooklyn 2013: Film" article.

References

External links

* Factory 25 Websit
FACTORY 25 - Home
American companies established in 2009 Entertainment companies established in 2009 Companies based in Brooklyn