Inside Robert Schwartzman’s Utopia: U.S. Distributor Gears Up for Next Chapter

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Robert Schwartzman is part of one of Hollywood’s great filmmaking dynasties, but when he ventured into directing himself, he discovered that the world of distribution for up-and-coming filmmakers w…

is part of one of Hollywood’s great filmmaking dynasties, but when he ventured into directing himself, he discovered that the world of distribution for up-and-coming filmmakers was broken.

Schwartzman co-founded distribution banner Utopia with business partner Cole Harper in 2018 to offer a more artist-focused approach for filmmakers, and provide “another home” for acquiring independently produced and financed movies. The company has, in a relatively short period of time, carved out a clear identity for itself in the U.S. distribution landscape, where its offbeat tastes and keen eye for non-English language cinema have put Utopia in the orbit of A24 and Neon. Schwartzman credits colleagues such as head of acquisitions Danielle DiGiacomo, formerly of the Orchard, and head of sales Marie Zeniter, an ex-Magnolia executive, for helping cultivate the brand and landing some of the splashier deals.

Being an independent distributor in the theatrical market is like “swimming upstream,” says Schwartzman. “You have to really fight for your place and for your slot.” Thanks to his background in filmmaking and packaging, “projects started naturally coming our way that were looking for packaging support early on,” he says.

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