In order to bring a film to its end users, production companies (licensors) enter into licence agreements with third party distributors (licensees). A licence agreement refers to a limited grant of rights to a licensee, while the licensor (i.e. the owner of the film) retains all other rights to the film. Examples of distributors include subscription-based VOD streaming services such as Netflix, cinema chains, and entertainment media buyers for large retail chains.
Film Financing 7: Distributing Your Film – Entering Into Distribution Licence Agreements
