Vertical (film company)

Vertical (formerly Vertical Entertainment) is a global independent film distributor founded by producers Rich Goldberg and Mitch Budin in 2012. Vertical releases films across all mediums, including theatrical, On Demand, physical media and streaming. The company's combination of full-service marketing and sales services provides collaborative solutions for filmmakers.

Upcoming and past Vertical releases include Joshua John Miller's The Exorcism starring Russell Crowe; The Order which stars Jude Law, Nicholas Hoult, and Tye Sheridan; Chris Pine's directorial debut Poolman starring Chris Pine, Annette Bening and Danny DeVito; 2023 Cannes Film Festival selection Firebrand starring Jude Law and Alicia Vikander; Jordan Scott's A Sacrifice starring Eric Bana, Sadie Sink and Sylvia Hoeks; Widow Clicquot which premiered at TIFF 2023 and stars Haley Bennett, Tom Sturridge and Sam Riley; Caroline Lindy's Your Monster which won the Audience Favorite Award at Sundance London 2024 and stars Melissa Barrera and Tommy Dewey; The Damned which had its world premiere at Tribeca Film Festival 2024 and stars Odessa Young and Joe Cole; Lee from director Ellen Duras starring Kate Winslet, Alexander Skarsgård and Andrea Riseborough; Sacramento directed by Michael Angarano who stars alongside Michael Cera, Kristen Stewart, and Maya Erskine; 2023 Cannes Film Festival opener Jeanne Du Barry, directed by Maïwenn who stars alongside Johnny Depp; 2023 Berlin Film Festival Opener She Came to Me directed by Rebecca Miller and starring Peter Dinklage, Marisa Tomei and Anne Hathaway; Nicola Peltz Beckham's directorial debut Lola; The Bricklayer starring Aaron Eckhart and Nina Dobrev; 2023 Cannes Film Festival selection Asphalt City starring Sean Penn and Tye Sheridan; 2023 Independent Spirit Award winner Emily the Criminal written & directed by director John Patton Ford starring Aubrey Plaza and Theo Rossi; Damián Szifron’s To Catch a Killer starring Shailene Woodley and Ben Mendelsohn; Michael Jacobs’ Maybe I Do starring Diane Keaton, Susan Sarandon, Richard Gere, William H. Macy, Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey.

History
In 2012, Rich Goldberg and Mitch Budin founded Vertical, a film distribution company that releases films theatrically, through video on demand, home media and streaming, with a slate of 24 films per year.

In November 2019, it was announced Vertical would launch a UK distribution arm.

Over the years, Vertical films have received numerous of award wins and nominations, including an Academy Award Nomination for Best Original Song in Four Good Days, a Gotham Award for Best Actress, Nicole Beharie in Miss Juneteenth, an Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay for Emily the Criminal, a Golden Globe Nomination for Best Original Song in She Came to Me.

Vertical has now expanded its slate beyond 80 film releases per year.