Cosmic Films is an independent horror and sci-fi film distributor that acquires international distribution rights to genre features and places them on streaming VOD platforms and physical media.
What is Cosmic Films?
Cosmic Films is an independent film producer and distributor focused on horror and sci-fi genres. Launched in 2021 as a YouTube channel for short horror films, it expanded in 2023 into distributing feature films for the streaming VOD market, and in 2025 sharpened its focus on international horror distribution. The company partners with filmmakers to bring stylish, atmospheric genre films to global audiences through strategic platform placement, visual branding, and targeted marketing. It acquires rights and handles distribution rather than producing original content at scale.
What makes Cosmic Films stand out?
- Genre specialization — Focuses exclusively on horror and sci-fi, with a 2025 emphasis on international horror and stylish, atmospheric works that stand apart from mainstream releases.
- Acquisition and distribution model — Acquires international, North American, or U.S. distribution rights to completed feature films.
- Streaming VOD placement — Distributes to streaming video-on-demand platforms, positioning each film for the viewers most likely to connect with it.
- Visual branding and targeted marketing — Combines strategic platform placement with strong visual branding and targeted marketing to reach genre audiences.
- YouTube origin — Started in 2021 as a YouTube channel showcasing short horror films, giving it a background in short-form genre content before moving into features.
- Blog and industry news — Maintains a blog covering acquisitions, including rights deals for international distribution and director's cuts.
Who should use Cosmic Films?
- Independent horror filmmakers: submit completed feature films to secure international, North American, or U.S. distribution and streaming VOD placement.
- Genre production companies: partner with Cosmic Films to distribute atmospheric horror and sci-fi titles to global audiences.
- Streaming platforms and programmers: license acquired horror and sci-fi features for VOD catalogs.
- Film marketers and publicists: coordinate targeted marketing and visual branding campaigns for genre releases.
Use cases
- Independent filmmakers seeking distribution: get a completed horror feature acquired and placed on streaming VOD platforms without handling platform negotiations directly.
- International rights holders: find a distributor focused on horror that can bring stylish, atmospheric titles to global audiences.
- Streaming service curators: source recent genre titles like Abrakadabra, Flashlight, or Dwindle for a horror catalog.
- Genre fans and bloggers: follow acquisition news and release announcements through the Cosmic Films blog.
How does Cosmic Films work?
Cosmic Films acquires distribution rights to completed genre films, then handles platform placement, visual branding, and targeted marketing. Filmmakers or rights holders contact Cosmic Films through its "Get Distributed" form to start a distribution partnership. The company then positions each film for streaming VOD audiences most likely to connect with it.
FAQ
What genres does Cosmic Films distribute?
Cosmic Films specializes in horror and sci-fi, with a current focus on international horror and stylish, atmospheric works.
How can I get my film distributed by Cosmic Films?
Filmmakers and rights holders can use the "Get Distributed" contact link on the Cosmic Films website. The company acquires international, North American, or U.S. rights to completed genre features for streaming VOD distribution.
When was Cosmic Films founded?
Cosmic Films launched in 2021 as a YouTube channel showcasing short horror films. It expanded into feature film distribution in 2023 and sharpened its focus on international horror distribution in 2025.
