For Filmmakers

Frequently asked questions about our distribution services and partnership approach

About A Table For Two

A Table For Two is a UK-registered production company and curatorial distribution platform that creates and champions documentaries revealing how people navigate our changing world. We focus on character-driven storytelling that explores how individuals adapt, persist, and make meaning through their expertise—whether in arts, science, sports, food, activism, or daily life.

We build a collection of films that deserve wider reach, connecting them with universities, art houses, cinematheques, museums, and cultural centers—institutions seeking substance over surface.

What We Do

Original Production We develop and produce character-driven documentaries that explore how people navigate change and complexity. Our films focus on individuals using their expertise, craft, or convictions to make sense of our evolving world.

Curatorial Distribution We champion and distribute character-driven documentaries to institutions worldwide. We handle licensing, delivery, and programming support for films from 2010 onward that deserve long-term institutional life beyond festival circuits.

Institutional Networks We've built direct relationships with film schools, art houses, cinematheques, museums, and universities worldwide. We connect our catalog with programmers and acquisitions librarians who value thoughtful, character-driven storytelling.

Partnership Approach Whether producing or distributing, we work as creative partners. Filmmakers retain rights while we handle institutional distribution with transparent revenue sharing and ongoing support.

How We Work

1. We Build Our Collection Through original production and selective distribution partnerships, we curate a catalog of films that share our editorial vision—stories that show how people adapt and persist through change.

2. We Know Our Audiences Every film gets targeted distribution based on its natural institutional markets. We don't chase mainstream theatrical; we focus on sustainable, long-term placement with institutions that program documentary content.

3. We Share Success Our partnership model means filmmakers retain rights while we handle distribution expertise. We share revenue transparently and provide quarterly reporting. Success is measured by reaching the right audiences and sustained institutional life.

4. We Maintain Relationships We work directly with thousands of institutions worldwide who actively program documentary content. We know their needs and programming cycles.

Common Questions

What types of films do you distribute? ▼
We specialize in character-driven documentaries that explore how individuals navigate change through their expertise, craft, or convictions. We're particularly interested in films completed 2010 or later that had limited initial distribution but deserve wider institutional reach. Films should be 60-120 minutes, professional quality, and suitable for educational/cultural programming.
Do filmmakers retain rights? ▼
Yes. Filmmakers retain all rights to their work. We operate under exclusive distribution agreements for specific channels and geographic territories, but you maintain ownership and control of your film.
What's your submission process? ▼
Submit via email with a film synopsis, director statement, key credits, screener link, award list, and previous distribution history. We respond to all submissions within 3 weeks. If there's mutual interest, we'll request additional materials and discuss distribution strategy.
How long is a typical distribution campaign? ▼
Our campaigns typically run 12-18 months for active outreach, with institutional sales continuing long-term. The process from agreement to campaign launch is usually 4-6 weeks.
Do you work internationally? ▼
Yes, we always target international distribution. We have established relationships in North America, Europe, and the Middle East, focusing on English-language markets and subtitled content. Our institutional networks span globally.
What markets do you focus on? ▼
We specialize in universities, art houses, cinematheques, museums, cultural centers, and film schools. We don't pursue mainstream theatrical distribution—our strength is in educational and cultural programming.
What's your revenue model? ▼
We work on a revenue-sharing model with no upfront fees—filmmakers retain all rights and pay nothing to begin distribution. Revenue split is negotiated case-by-case based on the film and distribution strategy, typically 50/50. We provide quarterly reporting with transparent accounting. Approved extra costs (like specialized marketing campaigns or technical deliverables) are handled case-by-case with prior written approval.
What don't you distribute? ▼
We don't work with films requiring significant investment to reach their potential, works needing major post-production, content suited for mainstream theatrical release, or films completed before 2010 (with rare exceptions).
How do I know if my film is a good fit? ▼
If you have a character-driven documentary that explores how people navigate change, had limited initial distribution, and deserves wider institutional reach, we'd love to hear from you. Our detailed submission guidelines provide full criteria and requirements.
Where can I get more detailed information? ▼
Download our complete Submission Guidelines for technical specifications, detailed selection criteria, and full submission requirements. For specific questions about your project, contact us directly at contact@tablefortwo.co.

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