New film distribution platform CinemaAirLane to be launched next year

Producer Arihiro Wada and Director Taichi Ito has unveiled CinemaAirLane, a new international distribution platform which will launch in 2023. It will deliver films from all over the world to US theatres, and is a partner of NOMA, the international film studio. CinemaAirLane’s unique model directly connects filmmakers around the world to theatres in the USA, transforming the traditional theatrical distribution system. The platform makes global distribution easier, enabling more foreign-language films to reach U.S. audiences.

Arihiro Wada, CEO of CinemaAirLane, says: “I've produced and distributed many independent films in Japan, and I feel there is a problem. As it stands, films won‘t be distributed in the U.S. if you can’t find a distributor. CinemaAirLane changes that. It marks the digital transformation of worldwide film distribution. We are grateful to partner with NOMA, whose support means we can grow to become one of the largest distribution platforms in the world, while remaining an independent company. It is a completely new structure for the Web3 era. We are looking forward to discussing CinemaAirLane at AFM.”

In its initial phase of CinemaAirLane will enable foreign-language films (with English subtitles) or English-language films from outside the U.S. to approach U.S. theatres. The service will then expand to its more advanced concept, a system that allows streamlined distribution between filmmakers and movie theatres around the world.

Taichi Ito, Director, adds: “For many years the industry has been in need of an alternative distribution model that transforms access for filmmakers. With the industry now back on track following a difficult few years for global production, we are very pleased to launch CinemaAirLane in time for AFM. We hope to create opportunities for those outside of the USA to connect with theatres worldwide, particularly those who may not have had a chance at distribution in the U.S. before.”