Vertical (formerly Vertical Entertainment) is a global independent film distributor founded by producers Rich Goldberg and Mitch Budin in 2012. Vertical releases films across all mediums, including theatrical, On Demand, physical media and streaming. The company's unique combination of full-service marketing and sales services provides collaborative solutions for filmmakers.
Upcoming and past Vertical releases include 2023 Cannes Film Festival opener ''Jeanne Du Barry'', directed by Maïwenn who stars alongside Johnny Depp; Chris Pine's directorial debut ''Poolman'' starring Chris Pine, Annette Bening and Danny DeVito; 2023 Cannes Film Festival selection ''Firebrand'' starring Jude Law and Alicia Vikander; ''Widow Clicquot'' which premiered at TIFF 2023 and stars Haley Bennett, Tom Sturridge and Sam Riley; Caroline Lindy's ''Your Monster'' which premiered at Sundance 2024 and stars Melissa Barrera and Tommy Dewey; 2023 Cannes Film Festival selection ''Asphalt City'' starring Sean Penn and Tye Sheridan; ''Lee'' from director Ellen Duras starring Kate Winslet, Alexander Skarsgård and Andrea Riseborough; Nicola Peltz Beckham's directorial debut ''Lola''; ''The Bricklayer'' starring Aaron Eckhart and Nina Dobrev; ''The Absence of Eden'' from director Marco Prego starring Zoe Saldaña, Garrett Hedlund, and Adria Arjona; 2023 Berlin Film Festival Opener ''She Came to Me '' directed by Rebecca Miller and starring Peter Dinklage, Marisa Tomei and Anne Hathaway; 2023 Independent Spirit Award winner ''Emily the Criminal'' written & directed by director John Patton Ford starring Aubrey Plaza and Theo Rossi; Damián Szifron’s ''To Catch a Killer'' starring Shailene Woodley and Ben Mendelsohn; Michael Jacobs’ ''Maybe I Do'' starring Diane Keaton, Susan Sarandon, Richard Gere, William H. Macy, Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey.
History
In 2012, Rich Goldberg and Mitch Budin founded Vertical, a film distribution company that releases films theatrically, through
video on demand
Video on demand (VOD) is a media distribution system that allows users to access videos without a traditional video playback device and the constraints of a typical static broadcasting schedule. In the 20th century, broadcasting in the form of o ...
, home media and streaming, with a slate of 24 films per year.
In November 2019, it was announced Vertical would launch a UK distribution arm.
Over the years, Vertical has received a multitude of award wins and nominations, including an Academy Award Nomination for Best Original Song in ''Four Good Days,'' a Gotham Award for Best Actress, Nicole Beharie in ''Miss Juneteenth,'' an Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay for ''Emily the Criminal,'' a Golden Globe Nomination for Best Original Song in ''She Came to Me,'' plus many more.
In present day, Vertical has expanded its slate beyond 80 film releases per year.
Film library
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American companies established in 2012
Film distributors of the United States
Film distributors of the United Kingdom
Film production companies of the United States
Mass media companies established in 2012
Companies based in Santa Monica, California