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Gathr is an American film distribution and event technology platform founded in 2011 by filmmaker Scott Glosserman.[1]The company developed a model of theatrical-on-demand distribution, allowing audiences to organize local screenings of films once enough tickets are reserved.[2]Users request a movie at a local theater and commit to buying tickets; if enough tickets are reserved (meeting a threshold set by the venue), the screening is confirmed (or “tips”), and only then are credit cards charged.[1]The model has been described by Fast Company as “Kickstarter meets Netflix” for theatrical releases, emphasizing its audience-driven approach to independent film distribution.[2]Glosserman, also known for directing the mockumentary Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon, created Gathr to explore new models of theatrical distributions.[1]

Gathr’s platform has been used to distribute a range of independent films and documentaries.[1]The company’s theatrical-on-demand service gained attention in 2013 when the documentary Girl Rising used the model to organize hundreds of crowd-driven screenings across the United States.[3]By aggregating local demand online, screenings are confirmed only once a preset number of advance tickets are reserved, shifting financial risk away from theaters.[4]In addition to new independent releases, Gathr reportedly partnered with studios and content owners to make select catalog and arthouse titles available for on-demand bookings.[1]

In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced cinemas to close, Gathr began promoting virtual and hybrid screening options through its online event platform “Gathr At Home.”[5]Through Gathr At Home, filmmakers can host digital premieres, Q&As, and streaming events for remote audiences, effectively ‘event-izing’ film releases online.[5]

Films Distributed via Gathr

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  • American Native (2015) – Documentary about the Ramapough Lenape Nation; released through Gathr’s on-demand theatrical distribution model.[6]
  • Checkpoint Zoo (2024) – Documentary directed by Joshua Zeman about Ukrainian zookeepers rescuing animals at Kharkiv’s Feldman Ecopark during the 2022 Russian invasion; distributed through Gathr Films for event and digital screenings.[7]
  • Consumed (2015) – Narrative film about GMOs starring Zoe Lister-Jones; released in partnership with Gathr for event screenings.[8]
  • The Anonymous People (2013) – Documentary on the recovery movement; screened via Gathr’s Theatrical On Demand model.[9]
  • Girl Rising (2013) – Documentary about girls’ education (featured Oscar-nominated song “Rise”); Gathr’s platform powered its grassroots distribution, making Girl Rising the 4th-highest grossing documentary of 2013 through hundreds of on-demand screenings.[10]
  • How to Survive a Plague (2012) – Oscar-nominated AIDS activism documentary; Gathr assisted in community screenings to support the film’s outreach after its initial release (partnered with documentary impact campaigns.[11]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Macaulay, Scott (2012-03-09). "Scott Glosserman Discusses Gathr and Theatrical On Demand". Filmmaker Magazine. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
  2. ^ a b "The Next Picture Show: Gathr, Like Kickstarter Plus Netflix For The Big Screen". Fast Company. 2012-07-06. Archived from the original on 2022-05-19. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
  3. ^ "Online crowd powers 'Girl Rising' film debut". Phys.org. Retrieved October 24, 2025.
  4. ^ Stewart, Andrew (2013-03-16). "Box Office: 'Girl' Rises on Solo Screens". Variety. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
  5. ^ a b "Gathr | Events and Screenings for Filmmakers". gathr.com. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
  6. ^ Leizens, Tish (2015-08-14). "How Indian Are You? Ramapough Have Their Say in 'American Native'". ICT. Retrieved 2025-10-27.
  7. ^ Carey, Matthew (2025-09-30). "Oscar Contender 'Checkpoint Zoo' Coming To Home Video For 24 Hours Only For World Animal Day". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
  8. ^ Brooks, Brian (2015-12-11). "'American Hero', 'Boy And The World', 'Consumed' & Others Hit Specialty Houses – Preview". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
  9. ^ Writer, Staff. "'Anonymous People' film to air tonight in Kent". Record-Courier. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
  10. ^ "Gathr Films Acquires Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things". www.newswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2025-10-25.
  11. ^ Morfoot, Addie (2023-11-14). "Roco Films and Gathr Launch Documentary Speakers Bureau (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-10-27.