Distributor

Drafthouse Films

Austin, TX

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Independent

Drafthouse Films is an independent film distribution company based in Austin, Texas which releases "provocative, visionary and artfully unusual films new and old from around the world". It was founded in 2010 by Tim League, who had previously founded the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain. Drafthouse Films has released a variety of films since its inception. Its third release, Bullhead, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Its fourteenth release, The Act of Killing, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, as was its sequel The Look of Silence. In March 2022, it was announced that digital distributor Giant Pictures had acquired the Drafthouse Films label. Nick Savva became the new Drafthouse Films CEO, with Alamo Drafthouse founder Tim League serving as chairman of the acquired company. Drafthouse Films' first two acquisitions under its new management were Nr. 10, directed by Alex van Warmerdam, and Masking Threshold, a psychological horror pic from director Johannes Grenzfurthner.

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Ebony and Ivory (2025) (1970)

1h 28m
- Music

20250808 | Limited

Two musical legends gather at a Scottish Cottage on The Mull Of Kintyre for a tense summit to discuss a potential collaboration that will ultimately result in a Global Number One smash hit single.

Thank You Very Much (2025) (1970)

1h 39m
Biography, Comedy, Documentary
- Biography

20250328 | Limited

Documentary about performance artist and "song and dance man" Andy Kaufman.

Total To-Date: $14,439

Luther: Never Too Much (2024) (1970)

1h 41m
Biography, Documentary, Music
- Music

20241101 | Limited (9 Locations)

Chronicles the life of an iconic musical performer, from childhood musical talent to worldwide fame. Explores his collaborations, influences, character and relationships with family, friends and fans.

Total To-Date: $390,000

Caligula: The Ultimate Cut (2024) (1970)

2h 58m
Drama, History, Mystery
- Drama

20240816 | Limited

Follows Caligula as he kills his devious adoptive grandfather and takes control of the decadent Roman Empire, spiralling into depravity, devastation, and madness.

Total To-Date: $76,031

Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (2024) (1970)

Other
1h 30m
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror
- Comedy

20240621 | Limited

A young woman vampire is unable to kill to meet her need for blood, but may have found a solution in a young man with suicidal tendencies.

Total To-Date: $15,092

Mister Organ (2023) (1970)

TV-MA
1h 36m
Documentary
- Documentary

20231003 | Limited

Journalist David Farrier (Tickled) is drawn into a game of cat and mouse with a mysterious individual. Delving deeper he unearths a trail of court cases, royal bloodlines and ruined lives, in this true story of psychological warfare.

Total To-Date: $36,088

We Are X (2016) (1970)

R
1h 33m
Documentary, Music
- Documentary

20161021 | Limited

A documentary film about the legendary Japanese rock band X JAPAN.

Total To-Date: $45,270

Klown Forever (2016) (1970)

Other
1h 39m
Comedy, Drama
- Comedy

20160902 | Limited

Frank and Casper's friendship is put to a test, when Casper decides to leave Denmark to pursue a solo career in Los Angeles. Determined to win his best friend back Frank chooses to follow Casper ensuring an eventful trip.

Total To-Date: $5,700