| Distribber | |
| Key People: | Nick Soares (CEO) |
| Industry: | Film distribution |
| Foundation: | 2007 |
| Founder: | Adam Chapnick |
| Location City: | Los Angeles, California |
| Location Country: | United States |
| Parent: | GoDigital (2015-2019) |
Distribber was a Los Angeles-based motion picture distribution company formed in 2007 by Adam Chapnick to help filmmakers distribute motion picture content into popular video-on-demand outlets. Distribber distributed feature-length narrative and documentary films, short films, and television series. They declared bankruptcy in 2019 while owing filmmakers thousands of dollars.[1]
In March 2010, Distribber was acquired by the popular crowdfunding platform, IndieGogo.[2]
In May 2014, Digi Worldwide acquired Distribber from Indiegogo[3] In June 2015 the full service digital and video-on-demand distribution company GoDigital acquired Distribber.[4]
In January 2016, Nick Soares was appointed CEO of GoDigital Inc.[5] In June 2016, Distribber partnered with the International Documentary Association to create a quarterly documentary grant program.[6] Shortly thereafter, Distribber managed the digital release of Josh Fox's ‘How to Let Go of the World’[7] In August 2016, Distribber partnered with the theatrical distributor Abramorama to distribute high-profile indie films in video-on-demand.[8]
In September 2019, Distribber closed its offices, and GoDigital hired GlassRatner for restructuring.[9] [10] [11]
Distribber releases over 1000 films each year. Releases have included Range 15 with William Shatner[12] and The Resurrection of Jake The Snake starring Jake Roberts.