Monterey Media Explained

Monterey Media Inc.
Type:Independent Film Distributor
Owner:BayView Entertainment
Foundation:1982
Location:125 Auburn Court #220Westlake Village CA 91362
Industry:Independent motion pictures distributor,[1] DVD, Bluray
Products:films
Homepage:http://www.montereymedia.com

Monterey Media Inc. (formerly The Monterey Movie Company) started as a home video company founded in 1982 by Scott Mansfield. It was initially financed by Noel C. Bloom, and the titles were distributed by the Family Home Entertainment subsidiary of Caballero Control Corporation.[2] Monterey is the second sub-label of NCB Entertainment, after FHE.

In 1987, Len Levy moved to Fries Home Video, an upstart distributor, taking its Monterey line with them, after cutting ties with International Video Entertainment, which received all 53 titles after five years.[3] [4] That year, in October, the Monterey Movie Company had signed a 22-title agreement with Forum Home Video, to launch its new Phoenix Video label and Scott Mansfield will provide the package, with Forum Home Video handling U.S. distribution of its titles, and the cassettes would range from $19.98-34.98.[5]

After many years the company has now expanded from home video into independent theatrical distribution, film festivals, and other venues including television, digital delivery, and home entertainment markets.

Its first release was Deadly Games, a film made by Mansfield. Mansfield then released more titles under the Monterey label; early releases included a Dorsey Burnette tribute concert, a Sandahl Bergman aerobic dance video, Dynamite Chicken, a concert by The Tubes, Oh, Alfie!, The Werewolf of Washington, Can She Bake a Cherry Pie?, And Nothing But the Truth, Tomorrow, The Children of Sanchez, and Autumn Born.[6] The company was also the exclusive distributor for All Grateful Dead concert videos/ DVDs for over 20 years, including The Grateful Dead Movie and Dead Ahead.

Currently, they distribute their films at festivals and events, in theaters, and on DVD and VOD, including feature films, documentaries, self-help videos, and PBS programs.[7]

In 2019, Monterey was acquired by BayView Entertainment.[8]

Selected theatrical releases

TitleRelease date
Big MuddyJanuary 23, 2015
3 Nights in the DesertFebruary 6, 2015
Like Sunday, Like RainMarch 13, 2015
The LivingApril 3, 2015
ChildlessMay 15, 2015
RunoffJune 26, 2015
ForeverSeptember 25, 2015
Cut SnakeOctober 7, 2015
Sex, Death and BowlingNovember 6, 2015
YosemiteJanuary 1, 2016
Of Mind and MusicFebruary 12, 2016
Burning BodhiMarch 11, 2016
MemoriaApril 8, 2016
A Beautiful NowSeptember 16, 2016
The Last Film Festival
No Pay, NudityNovember 11, 2016
A Month of SundaysN/A 2016
Sophie and the Rising SunJanuary 27, 2017
I Am Battle ComicMarch 24, 2017
The Levelling
Looking for GraceN/A 2017
The Sun at MidnightN/A 2018

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Monterey Media [us]]. IMDb. 11 July 2016.
  2. 1983-06-11. Low Videocassette Prices Seen Rejuvenating Market. Billboard. 2021-10-26.
  3. News: 1987-03-25. Levy To Helm Fries' HV Label. 41–42. Variety.
  4. News: 1987-07-01 . Monterey Breaks Off Distrib Deal With IVE; 53 Titles Go To Fries . 34 . Variety.
  5. News: 1987-10-14 . Forum & Monterey Ink A 22-Pic Deal . 46 . Variety.
  6. Web site: Billboard. 30 November 1985. 11 July 2016. Google Books.
  7. Web site: Video Company VHS Cover Art. critcononline.com. 11 July 2016.
  8. Web site: BayView Entertainment Acquires Monterey Media – Media Play News. en-US. 2020-01-16.
  9. http://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/films/films.php?id=18205 Film Review 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama
  10. Web site: Sharf. Zack. Monterey Media Acquires Award-Winning Drama 'Childless'. 30 March 2015. IndieWire. 28 June 2020.
  11. Web site: Monterey Media Acquires Three Films, Including Works Starring Gerard Depardieu and Harvey Keitel. Ramzi De. Coster. 17 October 2013. indiewire.com. 11 July 2016.
  12. Web site: 'Approaching Midnight' premieres at American Legion convention. 30 August 2013 . chron.com. 11 July 2016.
  13. Web site: Monterey Media Acquires Julia Stiles-Taye Diggs Drama 'Between Us'. . 1 April 2013. Deadline. 11 July 2016.
  14. Web site: BRACELET OF BORDEAUX, THE from MONTEREY MEDIA - KIDS FIRST! Reviews and Videos. NetMan Inc.. www.TheNetCave.com. kidsfirst.org. 11 July 2016.
  15. https://www.indiewire.com/article/bringing_up_bobby_acquired_by_monterey_media "Bringing Up Bobby" Acquired by monterey media
  16. Web site: Monterey Media Takes U.S. Rights to Australian War Thriller 'Canopy'. 6 February 2014 . The Hollywood Reporter. 11 July 2016.
  17. https://www.yahoo.com/movies/film/the-cellar-door Yahoo Movies THe Cellar Door
  18. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cannes-monterey-media-secures-us-525578 Cannes: Monterey Media Secures U.S. Passage for 'The Citizen'
  19. http://www.best-horror-movies.com/review?name=the-cry-2008-review The Cry (2008) Review
  20. http://www.homemediamagazine.com/monterey/monterey-media-release-film-theatrically-after-tv-debut-16619 Monterey Media to Release Film Theatrically After TV Debut
  21. https://www.filmthreat.com/interviews/29212/ “THE ENDLESS SUMMER”: AN INTERVIEW WITH FILMMAKER BRUCE BROWN
  22. http://www.cinemaclock.com/movies/can/Canada/13248/Eye_of_the_Dolphin.html Cinema Clock Eye of the Dolphin
  23. https://deadline.com/2013/06/girl-on-a-bicycle-comedy-pic-acquired-by-monterey-media-512342/ ‘Girl On A Bicycle’ Comedy Pic Acquired By Monterey Media
  24. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-girl-on-train-movie-review-20140703-story.html 'Girl on the Train' goes off the rails in film noir journey
  25. http://www.bitlanders.com/movie/gooby/5241 Bitlanders Trailer
  26. https://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/16/movies/chiwetel-ejiofor-stars-in-half-of-a-yellow-sun.html?_r=0 In Nigeria, the Personal and the Political Clash
  27. https://variety.com/2010/film/news/monterey-media-to-release-harvest-in-u-s-1118027310/ Monterey Media to release ‘Harvest’ in U.S.
  28. http://www.ocweekly.com/movies/hey-hey-its-esther-blueburger-362493/ OC Weekly Film
  29. https://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/01/movies/01home.html?_r=0 Looking Deep Into the Abyss of a Troubled Mother’s Heart
  30. https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/16105/ Monterey Media Teaching ‘How To Be A Serial Killer’
  31. http://www.homemediamagazine.com/indiefile/monterey-media-serve-up-%E2%80%98humble-pie%E2%80%99 Monterey Media to Serve Up ‘Humble Pie’
  32. https://www.filmthreat.com/interviews/26938/ “I AM COMIC”: AN INTERVIEW WITH JORDAN BRADY
  33. Web site: monterey media To Release "I Kissed a Vampire" iTunes Web Series Theatrically . indieWire. indieWire. 12 April 2011.
  34. http://www.reelfilm.com/karla.htm Karla (January 19/06)
  35. Web site: For Guy Maddin's Keyhole Lands a U.S. Home. website. 7 November 2011 . 1 March 2012.
  36. Web site: NoHo 7 Film opening guide . 26 Feb 2013 . laemmle.com.
  37. https://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/emily-mortimer-starrer-leonie-acquired-us-distribution-exclusive-54201 Emily Mortimer Starrer 'Leonie' Acquired for U.S. Distribution
  38. News: EXCLUSIVE: Monterey Media Acquires U.S. Rights to 'The Lesser Blessed' Starring Benjamin Bratt . Indie Wire . indiewire.com . 6 February 2013 . 6 February 2013 .
  39. Web site: LOCAL COLOR - Movieguide - Movie Reviews for Christians. Movieguide. 6 August 2012. movieguide.org. 11 July 2016.
  40. Web site: Looking for Palladin suffers from major flaw. 3 November 2009. Reuters. 11 July 2016.
  41. Web site: Lovely, Still - Film Review - Slant Magazine. 6 September 2010 . slantmagazine.com. 11 July 2016.
  42. Web site: Horror Movie A Day: Meadowoods (2010). blogspot.com. 11 July 2016.
  43. Web site: Google. 11 July 2016.
  44. Web site: Movie Review - Nobelity - eFilmCritic. efilmcritic.com. 11 July 2016.
  45. Web site: One Peace At A Time: A Turk Pipkin/Nobility Project Film - Splash Magazines - Los Angeles. lasplash.com. 11 July 2016.
  46. Web site: Search Results - Entertainment. msn.com. 11 July 2016.
  47. Web site: The Red Baron - Film review. Peter. Bradshaw. 3 September 2009. The Guardian. 11 July 2016.
  48. Web site: Monterey Media Acquires Three Films, Including Works Starring Gerard Depardieu and Harvey Keitel. indiewire.com. 17 October 2013. 6 November 2013.
  49. Web site: Restitution. dvdtalk.com. 11 July 2016.
  50. Web site: Genzlinger. Neil. Making Cosmic Waves. 25 September 2008. The New York Times. 1 November 2020.

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