DISCOVER FRESH, HOT FILMS.
The Popcorn List is an annual survey of acclaimed feature films recommended by film festival programmers across North America - not yet available in wide release.*
*wide digital & theatrical
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Popcorn List (TPL) provides an opportunity for both industry & audiences to Discover Fresh, Hot Films:
The Popcorn List: Each year, we survey film festival programmers from across the country to spotlight films that are not yet in wide distribution, but deserve a much bigger audience. We collate the recommended films in a free, open online database so that everyone can access the List without paywalls or restrictions.
Pop Up Series: In 2025, we took this a step further, and hosted a Pop Up Series featuring 8 recommended films from 2025’s List, in theaters in 10 cities across the country, and virtually on Eventive nationwide. Consider this your early warning: Pop Up Series Round 2: “Fresh, Hot Summer” is coming.
IN THE NEWS
TPL: Pop Up Series Wrap Report, Part 1 by The Popcorn List
An Experiment in Collaborative Non-Theatrical Distribution: The Set Up
Read on SubstackTPL: Pop Up Series Wrap Report, Part 2 by The Popcorn List
An Experiment in Collaborative Non-Theatrical Distribution: The Results
Read on SubstackTPL: Pop Up Series Wrap Report, Part 3 by The Popcorn List
An Experiment in Collaborative Non-Theatrical Distribution: The Results, cont.
Read on Substack