Autentic Distribution
Autentic Distribution is the sales division of Autentic, a subsidiary of Jan Mojto's Beta Film, and one of the leading German global distributors of high-quality documentaries and factual series. Over the years, Autentic Distribution has grown an international network within public and private commercial broadcasting, streaming services and other relevant platforms. Our wide-ranged and unrivaled distribution catalogue offers the best non-fiction productions from independent producers and established media agencies from around the world. With a hands-on, agile and transparent approach, we work closely with producers and filmmakers, delivering customized marketing and distribution strategies for each title, extending the lifecycle of productions in a sustainable way. For our distribution catalogue, we are looking for documentaries with strong narratives, compelling subjects and a clear appeal to a worldwide audience. We help producers to finance their projects through partner search and co-financing, even in the early stages of development. Our focus lies on a wide range of genres: Wildlife, Nature, Science & Technology and History. We are also known amongst our diverse clients for strong content in the genres Current Affairs and People & Places. We are constantly looking for series or one-offs that can fascinate a wide audience.
Mirjam Strasser, head of sales and acquisitions at Germany’s Autentic Distribution, puts the spotlight on new ways of financing documentaries, plus renewed demand for current affairs and natural history content.
How is the role of distributors changing in the factual space?
It is evolving significantly. In the past, distributors primarily came into action after a project was completed, but now our involvement begins much earlier in the process. For example, we have recently acquired the worldwide distribution rights to The Sum of All Cities, produced by the acclaimed Canadian production company DBcom Media. Our decision was made solely based on a treatment and a teaser.
The eight-episode series isn’t expected to be completed until fall 2025. Early involvement allows distributors to provide strategic input that shapes the content to ensure it resonates with as many international markets as possible. We can bring invaluable insights into what works in different markets, helping tailor projects to maximise global reach and appeal. And we are there early enough to secure the content for our catalogue and outlets, as the fight for content is still going strong.
READ MOREHover for detail. To see the full company contact list with phone and email please CLICK HERE
