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FilmRise

FilmRise
Company typePrivate
IndustryFilm and television distribution
Founded2012 (2012)
Founders
HeadquartersNew York City, New York, United States
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Johnny Holden, (CFO & CSO)
Websitefilmrise.com Edit this at Wikidata

FilmRise, is a New York–based film/television studio and streaming network.[1][2][3] As of November 2024, the FilmRise App has reported more than 31.5 million downloads in the U.S. and can be seen on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Comcast, iOS, Android, Apple, Vizio, among many other platforms.[4] FilmRise also syndicates its own digital linear channels (aka "Free ad-supported streaming television or FAST") to platforms including The Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Freevee and Vizio.[5][6][7][8][9]

The company was founded in 2012 by producer/financiers Danny Fisher, Jack Fisher, and Alan Klingenstein.[10][11]

FilmRise is one of the largest syndicators of FAST channels globally and the leading syndicator of single-series FAST channels, with popular titles like Heartland, Forensic Files, and Unsolved Mysteries.

FilmRise focuses on acquiring content that is either under the radar or significantly underestimated by the industry.[12][13] The company has experienced rapid growth in revenue and profitability over the past several years, leveraging its extensive database of historical content performance as a basis for assessing demand. Combined with the expertise of its strong team, this approach enables FilmRise to make informed content acquisition and distribution decisions.

FilmRise currently streams over 500 Fast Channel Endpoints on third-party platforms including The Roku Channel, Paramount's Pluto TV, Fox Corp's Tubi, Vizio, Samsung TV Plus, and Amazon Freevee among many others.

The Company co-produces numerous programs including the hit true crime series Bloodline Detectives Hosted By Nancy Grace, Killers Caught On Camera and World’s Most Evil Prisoners. FilmRise has also produced the PBS docuseries Icon: Music Through The Lens as well as series for their content partner program which curates YouTube superstars including Hot Ones, Preston & Brianna, Uncle Roger, Unspeakable and many more.

  1. ^ "FilmRise, Sony, Roku, Pluto TV and Xumo Join Streaming Conversation at TheGrill 2020". Yahoo! Entertainment. 15 September 2020. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  2. ^ "FilmRise Streaming Network Grows to 31.5M App Downloads". Media Play News. 21 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  3. ^ "As Netflix Pivots From Classic TV, Smaller Services Are Picking Up the Torch". Decider. 2020-07-30. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  4. ^ "FilmRise Streaming Network Base Grew 30 Percent In 2020". VideoAge International. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  5. ^ "Samsung TV Plus Free Streaming Service Channel Lineup". Windows Dispatch. 2020-05-19. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  6. ^ Gurwin, Jason (20 November 2020). "Roku Adds 30+ New Linear Channels to The Roku Channel". The Streamable. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  7. ^ "Roku Channel lands in UK: 'People want free content to supplement subscriptions'". The Drum.
  8. ^ "IMDb TV adds dedicated 'Walking Dead' service in six channel AMC deal". TBI Vision. 2020-09-14. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  9. ^ Spangler, Todd (2020-04-07). "Vizio Adds 30 Free Streaming Channels to Smart TVs". Variety. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  10. ^ Fisher, Danny (2014-01-20). "How I emerged from bankruptcy to grow a thriving company". CNNMoney. Archived from the original on 2014-01-23. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  11. ^ "About". Filmrise. 2021-03-25. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  12. ^ "As Netflix Pivots From Classic TV, Smaller Services Are Picking Up the Torch". Decider. 2020-07-30. Retrieved 2021-03-26.
  13. ^ Brzoznowski, Kristin (2021-01-19). "WorldScreenings: FilmRise's Danny Fisher". WORLD SCREEN. Retrieved 2021-03-26.

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