Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about A Table For Two's distribution services and partnership approach.

About A Table For Two

A Table For Two is a UK-registered production company and curatorial 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 educational institutions, cultural organizations, and audiences 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 overlooked documentaries that align with our editorial vision. We seek films from 2010 onward that had limited initial distribution but deserve wider institutional reach.

Institutional Networks We've built direct relationships with arthouses, cinematheques, film schools, museums, cultural centers, and academic institutions worldwide. We connect our catalog with programmers who value thoughtful, character-driven storytelling.

Partnership Approach Whether we're producing or distributing, we work as creative partners. Filmmakers retain rights while we handle the expertise of reaching institutional audiences.

How We Work

1. We Build Our Collection Through original production and selective acquisition, 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, meaningful placement.

3. We Share Success Our partnership model means filmmakers retain rights while we handle distribution expertise. Success is measured by reaching the right audiences, not just revenue.

4. We Maintain Relationships We work directly with thousands of institutions worldwide who actively program documentary content. We know and understand 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 arthouses, academic institutions, museums, cultural organizations, NGOs, and film schools. We don't pursue mainstream theatrical distribution—our strength is in educational and cultural programming.
What's your revenue model? ▼
We operate on a retainer fee for distribution services plus a 50/50 revenue split on all sales. We provide transparent reporting throughout the campaign. Additional costs like materials or specialized marketing are handled case-by-case.
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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