Criterion Pictures USA Employee Directory

Entertainment ProvidersIllinois, United States2-10 Employees

Criterion Pictures USA is a non-theatrical film distributor based in Lombard, Illinois, serving the US market with feature films from major Hollywood studios. It supplies non-theatrical venues with titles across four primary formats—35mm, 16mm, VHS, and DVD—and targets schools, colleges, bus companies, hotels, recreation centers, libraries, and similar programs. Films are typically released to these markets months prior to their home video release, supporting film programs and events across the country. The company operates with a small staff.

In the industry, Criterion Pictures functions as a non-theatrical distributor for several major Hollywood studios, focusing on educational and communal audiences. A recent development involves a partnership with Cineverse to expand distribution into non-theatrical markets, including FAST and AVOD channels across universities, hospitals, cruise ships, and other venues.

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