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Movies, Videos and SoundNew York, United States2-10 Employees
First Run Features is a small independent film distributor based in New York City. Founded in 1979 by a group of filmmakers, the company aimed to advance the distribution of independent cinema and was later led by the late Fran Spielman, helping establish its reputation for a catalog of documentaries and fiction titles. It releases between 15 and 20 films annually in theaters nationwide and another 30 to 40 titles to schools, libraries and other educational institutions, with additional distribution through home video, television and online partners. The catalog includes works by notable directors such as Spike Lee, Jane Campion and Satyajit Ray, illustrating a history of diverse cinema. Operating within the Movies, Videos and Sound industry, First Run Features is based in New York.