Film Masters Announces Theatrical Distribution Partnership With the American Genre Film Archive
Restored Lost Classics to Reach New Audiences in Theaters;
Including Six Roger Corman Films
ROCKPORT, Mass. — May 17, 2024 — For Immediate Release — Film Masters, a leading vintage film restoration and distribution company, is excited to announce a theatrical partnership with the American Genre Film Archive (AGFA), the largest non-profit genre film archive and distributor in the world.
Working to bring new life to forgotten classic titles that have laid dormant for decades, Film Masters has released a notable and well-received slate of pristine prints during its inaugural year—primarily sourced from 35mm 4K scans that have been painstakingly restored for special collector’s editions on Blu-ray and DVD, as well as for streaming and broadcast—with original special features produced by a consortium of contributors. In recognition of its work, Film Masters has been nominated for several awards, including five Rondo categories and The Shelf Shock Rewind Awards for “Best New Label.”
AGFA will distribute Film Masters’ newly restored classic library theatrically. This is AGFA’s latest collaboration following distribution partnerships with Arrow Films (Donnie Darko), Multicom (Freeway), Severin Films (Santa Sangre), Shout! Factory (Black Christmas) and Something Weird (Zodiac Killer).
Film Masters’ movies are available on DCP for theatrical bookings from AGFA starting immediately. Newly restored titles to be distributed by AGFA include early efforts from the late Roger Corman’s Filmgroup, including Creature From the Haunted Sea (1961), in which Corman recently contributed to the commentary by Tom Weaver for the recent home video release by Film Masters. More Roger Corman titles available for booking from Film Masters include: Beast From Haunted Cave (1959), Ski Troop Attack (1960), Little Shop of Horrors (1960), The Devil's Partner (1961) and The Terror (1963).
Other available theatrical bookings include: Battle of the Worlds (1961), Common Law Wife (1963), Crippled Masters (1979), Door to Door Maniac (1961), Right Hand of the Devil (1963), Redneck Miller (1976), The Scarlet Letter (1934), The Swiss Conspiracy (1976), and Tormented (1960). Additional titles from the Film Masters catalog will be announced later this year.
Said Philip Hopkins, president of Film Masters, “AGFA’S commitment to the presentation and preservation of genre film has greatly enhanced the exposure for these important releases that the mainstream has mostly ignored. We’re delighted to be included in their impressive portfolio of studio partners and thrilled that our own preservation and restoration efforts will now have the opportunity to be seen on the big screen again as originally intended.”
Commented Jackson Cooper, executive director, AGFA, “AGFA is proud to be partnering with Film Masters on this endeavor to present and promote this library of classic genre films. The Film Masters team is a dedicated, passionate group that understands the power of genre film and the importance of experiencing these films in their restored, theatrical glory. We are thrilled about this partnership and look forward to using the power of moviegoing experiences to introduce new generations of film lovers to this important collection.”
Interested parties can book Film Master’s films theatrically by contacting bret.berg@americangenrefilm.com at AGFA.
About American Genre Film Archive:
Formed in 2009, the American Genre Film Archive (AGFA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit located in Austin, Texas. AGFA exists to preserve the legacy of genre movies through collection, conservation and distribution. Housing theatrical and home video distribution arms, a 4K film scanner and over 6,000 film prints, AGFA will never rest until genre movies rule the world. Visit us online at: https://www.AmericanGenreFilm.com
About Film Masters:
Film Masters is a consortium of historians and enthusiasts who seek to celebrate the preservation and restoration of films. We are archivists, committed to storing film elements for future generations and reviving films that have been sitting dormant for decades. By scanning in 2K and 4K, we give these lesser-known films the red-carpet treatment they deserve. Leveraging modern means of distribution to release forgotten films back into the world, we also produce original bonus materials, including feature-length documentaries, which aid audiences in contextualizing and celebrating these works of art as they were meant to be. Visit us online at: www.FilmMasters.com
Restored Lost Classics to Reach New Audiences in Theaters;
Including Six Roger Corman Films
ROCKPORT, Mass. — May 17, 2024 — For Immediate Release — Film Masters, a leading vintage film restoration and distribution company, is excited to announce a theatrical partnership with the American Genre Film Archive (AGFA), the largest non-profit genre film archive and distributor in the world.
Working to bring new life to forgotten classic titles that have laid dormant for decades, Film Masters has released a notable and well-received slate of pristine prints during its inaugural year—primarily sourced from 35mm 4K scans that have been painstakingly restored for special collector’s editions on Blu-ray and DVD, as well as for streaming and broadcast—with original special features produced by a consortium of contributors. In recognition of its work, Film Masters has been nominated for several awards, including five Rondo categories and The Shelf Shock Rewind Awards for “Best New Label.”
AGFA will distribute Film Masters’ newly restored classic library theatrically. This is AGFA’s latest collaboration following distribution partnerships with Arrow Films (Donnie Darko), Multicom (Freeway), Severin Films (Santa Sangre), Shout! Factory (Black Christmas) and Something Weird (Zodiac Killer).
Film Masters’ movies are available on DCP for theatrical bookings from AGFA starting immediately. Newly restored titles to be distributed by AGFA include early efforts from the late Roger Corman’s Filmgroup, including Creature From the Haunted Sea (1961), in which Corman recently contributed to the commentary by Tom Weaver for the recent home video release by Film Masters. More Roger Corman titles available for booking from Film Masters include: Beast From Haunted Cave (1959), Ski Troop Attack (1960), Little Shop of Horrors (1960), The Devil's Partner (1961) and The Terror (1963).
Other available theatrical bookings include: Battle of the Worlds (1961), Common Law Wife (1963), Crippled Masters (1979), Door to Door Maniac (1961), Right Hand of the Devil (1963), Redneck Miller (1976), The Scarlet Letter (1934), The Swiss Conspiracy (1976), and Tormented (1960). Additional titles from the Film Masters catalog will be announced later this year.
Said Philip Hopkins, president of Film Masters, “AGFA’S commitment to the presentation and preservation of genre film has greatly enhanced the exposure for these important releases that the mainstream has mostly ignored. We’re delighted to be included in their impressive portfolio of studio partners and thrilled that our own preservation and restoration efforts will now have the opportunity to be seen on the big screen again as originally intended.”
Commented Jackson Cooper, executive director, AGFA, “AGFA is proud to be partnering with Film Masters on this endeavor to present and promote this library of classic genre films. The Film Masters team is a dedicated, passionate group that understands the power of genre film and the importance of experiencing these films in their restored, theatrical glory. We are thrilled about this partnership and look forward to using the power of moviegoing experiences to introduce new generations of film lovers to this important collection.”
Interested parties can book Film Master’s films theatrically by contacting bret.berg@americangenrefilm.com at AGFA.
About American Genre Film Archive:
Formed in 2009, the American Genre Film Archive (AGFA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit located in Austin, Texas. AGFA exists to preserve the legacy of genre movies through collection, conservation and distribution. Housing theatrical and home video distribution arms, a 4K film scanner and over 6,000 film prints, AGFA will never rest until genre movies rule the world. Visit us online at: https://www.AmericanGenreFilm.com
About Film Masters:
Film Masters is a consortium of historians and enthusiasts who seek to celebrate the preservation and restoration of films. We are archivists, committed to storing film elements for future generations and reviving films that have been sitting dormant for decades. By scanning in 2K and 4K, we give these lesser-known films the red-carpet treatment they deserve. Leveraging modern means of distribution to release forgotten films back into the world, we also produce original bonus materials, including feature-length documentaries, which aid audiences in contextualizing and celebrating these works of art as they were meant to be. Visit us online at: www.FilmMasters.com
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