Distribution & Sales Support
From festival launch to international rollout, we package, place, and negotiate your film or series — matching the right buyers, territories, and windows for maximum value.
distributor & sales agent relationships
territories sold/represented
Award wins & nominations on 3 continents
on-time deliverables
What Sets Us Apart
Proven results
Secured sales agency and distribution across East & West, with titles featured in Variety and premiered at top festivals.
Global reach
Direct lines to distributors and sales agents in 30+ territories — from Hollywood studios to Asia’s media giants and boutique buyers.
Festival-to-market strategy
We convert festival buzz into deals, launching at Raindance, AFF Barcelona, VIFF, FILMART and more.
Territory-specific expertise
Windowing and pricing tuned for Hong Kong box office, Korea platforms, MENA theatrical, and beyond.
Services We Provide
Sales-agent introductions & term negotiation (MG, recoupment, waterfalls)
Distributor matchmaking by territory & platform (theatrical / TVOD / SVOD / AVOD / FAST)
Festival submission & representation strategy
Contract review & deal structuring (deliverables, rights, holdbacks)
Marketing/PR asset coordination with distribution partners (key art, trailer, EPK, subs)
Global rollout & windowing plan (territory phasing, platform sequencing)
Why Productions Choose Phoenix Waters
We don’t just make introductions — we close deals. Recent highlights include securing sales representation for TAPE at Busan and locking UK theatrical with Showalker UK. Our tri-regional alliance with Korea’s Studio Target and other notable companies gives projects both a global footprint and a sharply localised strategy.
“A searing, stylish, and powerful update of Richard Linklater’s Tape… skillfully delivers emotive storytelling and dramatic depth in real time.”
— Flickering Myth
“Phoenix Waters is helping revitalise Hong Kong’s TV production industry.”
— HKTDC (Hong Kong Trade Development Council)
TAPE (feature):
Sales agent EST N8 secured and announced at Busan; UK distribution set; Raindance world premiere.
SHASHOU (feature):
Announced at FilmArt 2025; platform deals across SEA, MENA, Korea.
What materials do you need to review my project?
Logline, screener or work-in-progress link, runtime/format, EPK (synopsis, cast/crew, stills), festival status, territories available.
Sales agent vs distributor — which do I need?
We’ll assess your goals; agents maximise reach across multiple territories, distributors handle direct release in a specific market/platform.
How do you structure deals (MGs, recoupment, waterfalls)?
We model scenarios, negotiate MG/hard floor, define recoupment order, and protect backend participation.
Can you help with platform-specific deliverables?
Yes — DCP, ProRes, HDR, 5.1/Atmos, subs/CC, accessibility, metadata/QC.
Do you work on success-fee, retainer, or hybrid?
We propose a model that fits scope and stage (hybrid is common: reduced retainer + success component).
Ready to bring your story to life?
From festival buzz to closing deals, we can take your project from finished cut to global screens.