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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has announced their new program, launching with Alamo Exclusives. This is a first-of-its-kind theatrical distribution program that brings festival-premiered independent films nationwide directly to Alamo Drafthouse screens. The new program kicks off with the SXSW documentary Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth And Nothing Butt with tickets on sale on July 21st.
A New Way For Films To Get More Eyeballs
Through Alamo Exclusives, the company will offer limited-run theatrical engagements to standout titles without distribution from festivals including Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, TIFF, Cannes, Berlin, and its own Fantastic Fest, creating a new path to theatrical exhibition at a time when access to screens has become increasingly difficult. The company will work directly with filmmakers to bring these films to audiences nationwide, providing premium presentation, marketing support, and meaningful theatrical exposure.
“From the very beginning, Alamo Drafthouse has championed independent film and built strong relationships with filmmakers because we know our audiences value discovering great cinema,” says Michael Kustermann, CEO of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. “Time and again, they’ve shown they’ll come out to support bold, original films when given the opportunity. ‘Alamo Exclusives’ is a natural extension of that. It gives us another way to champion filmmaker-driven films that deserve to be discovered and connect them with the wider Alamo Drafthouse audience.”
“Too many incredible films premiere at festivals and then never receive the theatrical life they deserve,” says Lisa Dreyer, Director of Fantastic Fest and Film Innovation. “We are actively searching for films across all genres, from horror to comedy, to everything in-between, to champion in this new, exciting way. We’re thrilled to launch the program with BUTTHOLE SURFERS: THE HOLE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUTT, a film that’s bold, entertaining, unapologetically original, and deeply connected to Austin’s creative DNA. We couldn’t imagine a better film to kick off this new chapter.”
Building On A Base Of Film Love From Alamo
The new ‘Alamo Exclusives’ distribution program builds on Alamo Drafthouse’s existing efforts to create unique theatrical experiences, playing more movies than any other theater in the world. Through its Alternative Content slate, Alamo Drafthouse already presents repertory programming, filmmaker-driven releases, special events, and exclusive engagements unavailable anywhere else. Under the new initiative, films released through the program will be clearly designated as an Alamo Exclusive, reinforcing the company’s commitment to offering audiences distinctive cinematic experiences beyond the traditional studio marketplace.
Obviously, this program is brand-new and unproven as of right now, but this is a fantastic way for films that see plenty of festival love without distribution deals to get seen. Alamo Drafthouse is one of the best places to see a movie already, and now they’re offering that theatrical experience for films that slip through the cracks.
We’ll keep you updated on Alamo Exclusives as we get more news about them.
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