Film distribution regulations aim to create a level playing field for distributors, preventing monopolies and ensuring that all distributors have equal opportunities to distribute films.

In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the primary government agency responsible for enforcing antitrust laws, including those related to film distribution.

Exclusive exhibition refers to the practice where a theater owner agrees to show only the films of a particular distributor, excluding those from other distributors.

Blind bidding is a process where distributors submit bids for the rights to distribute a film without knowing the bids of other distributors. This is done to prevent distributors from overbidding and driving up the price of the film.

Block booking is the practice where a distributor requires theaters to show a certain number of films from that distributor in order to obtain the rights to show other films from that distributor.

Vertical integration in the film industry refers to the practice where a single company controls multiple stages of the film production and distribution process, such as production, distribution, and exhibition.

Minimum run refers to the practice where a distributor requires theaters to show a film for a minimum number of weeks before they can show other films.

Film censorship is the practice of restricting or prohibiting the distribution of films that are deemed to be harmful, offensive, or immoral.

North Korea has the most stringent film censorship laws in the world, with all films being subject to strict review and approval by the government.

Screen quota refers to the practice where a government requires theaters to show a certain percentage of domestic films.

Film subsidies are government grants or tax breaks that are given to filmmakers to help them produce films.

France provides the most film subsidies in the world, with the government offering a wide range of grants and tax breaks to filmmakers.

Playdate refers to the practice where a distributor requires theaters to show a film in a certain number of screens.

Film festivals are events where new films are showcased and filmmakers from around the world come together to share their work.

The Venice Film Festival is the oldest film festival in the world, having been first held in 1932.