the casino that is film distribution.
With andrew mackie
“It’s not an ugly word to make money, that’s something I learned quite late in my career, and that can co-exist with adhering to an integrity of taste.”
— Andrew Mackie
Season 1; Episode 4
We chat to Andrew Mackie about the risks of distribution, the rise of SVODs and the changes to theatrical windows, acquiring films where the director has final cut, the importance of filmmakers knowing their audience and how to train yourself to predict box office numbers!
andrew mackie
co-founder
transmission films
A co-founder of independent distributor Transmission Films, Andrew Mackie with business partner Richard Payten has released more than 400 films and generated over $350 million at the Australasian box office. The films he acquired and distributed include Lion, The King’s Speech, Boy, Sweet Country, Ride Like A Girl, Goodnight and Good Luck, Brooklyn, The Railway Man, Super Size Me, Calvary, Shame and Carol. Prior to founding Transmission he was Managing Director of Dendy Films and The Globe Film Co, and has EP'ed such films as Candy, Tracks, Sweet Country and Ride Like A Girl.