Mubi is a streaming service that specializes in independent and arthouse films, offering a curated selection of critically acclaimed and award-winning movies.

Independent distribution refers to the distribution of films through non-traditional channels, such as film festivals, independent theaters, and online platforms, bypassing the major film studios.

Winter Sleep, directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, won the Palme d'Or at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first Turkish film to win the award.

Vimeo On Demand is a platform that enables filmmakers to upload and sell their films directly to viewers, providing an alternative to traditional distribution channels.

Criterion Channel is a streaming service that offers a curated collection of classic and contemporary independent films, as well as documentaries and short films.

Day-and-date release refers to the simultaneous release of a film in theaters and on streaming platforms or video-on-demand services.

Moonlight, directed by Barry Jenkins, won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2017, becoming the first film with an all-black cast to win the award.

The Sundance Film Festival is an annual event held in Park City, Utah, and is dedicated to showcasing independent films and supporting emerging filmmakers.

Kanopy is a streaming service that provides access to a collection of independent films, documentaries, and educational videos, often in partnership with public libraries and universities.

Direct-to-streaming release refers to the distribution of a film exclusively through streaming platforms, without a prior theatrical release.

Nomadland, directed by Chloé Zhao, won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2021, becoming the first film directed by a woman of color to win the award.

The Rotterdam International Film Festival is an annual event held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and is known for its focus on independent and experimental cinema.

DocuBay is a streaming service that specializes in documentaries, with a focus on social and environmental issues, and offers a subscription-based model for access.

Limited release refers to the distribution of a film in a small number of theaters, often in major cities, before expanding to a wider release.

Beautiful Boy, directed by Felix Van Groeningen, is based on the memoirs of David Sheff and his son Nic Sheff, and explores the struggles of addiction and recovery.