IFC Films is an American film production and distribution company based in New York City. It is an offshoot of IFC owned by AMC Networks. It distributes independent films and documentaries under its namesake, Sundance Selects and IFC Midnight brands. It operates the IFC Center.
IFC has several ventures in video on demand (VOD), available through cable television pay-per-view, Apple iTunes, and formerly Blockbuster's Movielink. In 2002, IFC Films struck a deal with MGM Home Entertainment to release its theatrical films to home video.
In 2006, IFC launched IFC First Take combining a limited theatrical release with video on demand being available the same day, the films included would be shown at IFC owned IFC Center, as well as other theaters, Landmark Theatres were the first outside theaters announced. That same year, In 2006, IFC Films began distributing some films to Apple iTunes. The first batch were thirteen films with nominations in the Film Independent Spirit Awards. In a March 2008 panel discussion, IFC Film's Arianna Bocco stated that all its films would be released through First Take. That same year, IFC launched IFC Festival Direct, a platform for video on demand distribution, for films that aren't slated for a theatrical release in the United States, the idea of Festival Direct was to remove the term direct-to-video. in 2010, it was announced that IFC Films would be launching a division titled IFC Midnight, the division would focus on releasing horror, sci-fi, thrillers, erotic arthouse, and action.
On May 27, 2010, IFC Films struck another home video distribution deal with Paramount Home Media Distribution.
IFC Films' first release was a drama in 1999, Spring Forward, directed by Tom Gilroy. Over 600 releases have followed, including:
Y Tu Mamá También (2001) — by Alfonso CuarónCasa de los Babys (2002) — by John SaylesMy Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) — by Joel ZwickReturn of the Secaucus 7 (1980, restored 2002) — by John SaylesXX/XY (2002) — by Austin ChickThe Brother from Another Planet (1984, restored 2003) — by John SaylesCamp (2003) — by Todd GraffC.S.A.: The Confederate States of America (2004) — by Kevin WillmottFahrenheit 9/11 (2004) — by Michael MooreLand of Plenty (2004) — by Wim WendersNobody Knows (2004) — by Hirokazu KoreedaTouching the Void (2004) — by Kevin MacdonaldAmerican Gun (2005) — by Aric AvelinoThe Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005) — by Rebecca MillerThe Baxter (2005) — by Michael ShowalterI Am a Sex Addict (2005) — by Caveh ZahediMe and You and Everyone We Know (2005) — by Miranda JulyRussian Dolls (2005) — by Cédric KlapischSorry, Haters (2005) — by Jeff StanzlerThree Times (2005) — by Hou Hsiao-HsienTransamerica (2005) — by Duncan TuckerJar City (2006) — by Baltasar Kormákur, an adaption of a novel by Arnaldur IndriðasonSherrybaby (2006) — by Laurie CollyerThis Film Is Not Yet Rated (2006) — by Kirby DickWordplay (2006) — by Patrick CreadonI Want Someone to Eat Cheese With (2007) — by Jeff GarlinMister Lonely (2007) — by Harmony KorineMy Winnipeg (2007) — by Guy MaddinStrangers (2007) — by Guy Nattiv and Erez Tadmor4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (2008) — by Cristian MungiuAfterschool (2008) — by António CamposChe (2008) — by Steven SoderberghFlame & Citron (2008) — by Ole Christian MadsenHome Movie (2008) — by Christopher DenhamI Sell the Dead (2008) — by Glenn McQuaidMad Detective (2008) — by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-faiParanoid Park (2008) — by Gus Van SantAmericanese (2009) — by Eric Byler, adapted from a novel by Shawn WongAntichrist (2009) — by Lars von TrierDead Snow (2009) — by Tommy WirkolaThe Disappeared (2009) — by Johnny KevorkianThe Human Centipede (First Sequence) (2009) — by Tom SixLife During Wartime (2009) — by Todd SolondzLooking for Eric (2009) — by Ken LoachPontypool (2009) — by Bruce McDonaldThe Wild Man of the Navidad (2009) — by Duane Graves and Justin MeeksCave of Forgotten Dreams (2010) — by Werner HerzogFish Tank (2010) — by Andrea ArnoldJoan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) — by Ricki Stern and Anne SundbergThe Killer Inside Me (2010) — by Michael WinterbottomThe Other Woman (2010) — by Don RoosPeep World (2010) — by Barry W. BlausteinThe Possession of David O'Reilly (2010) — by Andrew Cull (writer, co-director) and Stephen Isles (co-director; as Steve Isles: producer, composer)Super (2010) — by James GunnUndocumented (2010) - by Chris PeckoverVincere (2010) — by Marco BellocchioWe Are What We Are (Somos Lo Que Hay) (2010) — by Jorge Michel GrauChalet Girl (2011) — by Phil TraillThe Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence) (2011) — by Tom SixSalvation Boulevard (2011) — by George RatliffA Spanking in Paradise (2011) — by Wayne ThallonThe Angels' Share (2012) — by Ken LoachATM (2012) — by David BrooksErrors of the Human Body (2012) — by Eron SheeanFrances Ha (2012) — by Noah BaumbachFury (2012) — by David WeaverGrabbers (2012) — by Jon WrightLiberal Arts (2012) — by Josh RadnorThe Moth Diaries (2012) — by Mary HarronOn the Road (2012) — by Walter SallesThe Reluctant Fundamentalist (2012) — by Mira NairSleepwalk with Me (2012) — by Mike BirbigliaAin't Them Bodies Saints (2013) — by David LoweryAlmost Human (2013) — by Joe BegosBlue Is the Warmest Colour (2013) — by Abdellatif KechicheThe Canyons (2013) — by Paul SchraderAdult World (2013) by Scott CoffeyCrystal Fairy & the Magical Cactus (2013) — by Sebastián SilvaContracted (2013) - by Eric EnglandDealin' with Idiots (2013) — by Jeff GarlinThe Face of Love (2013) — by Arie PosinFinding Vivian Maier (2013) — by John Maloof and Charlie SiskelThe Jeffrey Dahmer Files (2013) — by Chris James ThompsonJimmy P: Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian (2013) — by Arnaud DesplechinThe Look of Love (2013) — by Michael WinterbottomManiac (2013) — by Franck KhalfounSightseers (2013) — by Ben WheatleyWelcome to the Punch (2013) — by Eran Creevy5 to 7 (2014) — by Victor LevinAsthma (2014) — by Jake HoffmanAt the Devil's Door (2014) — by Nicholas McCarthyThe Babadook (2014) — by Jennifer KentBefore I Disappear (2014) — by Shawn ChristensenThe Best Offer (2014) — by Giuseppe TornatoreBoyhood (2014) — by Richard LinklaterCamp X-Ray (2014) — by Peter SattlerMagical Universe (2014) — by Jeremy WorkmanClouds of Sils Maria (2014) — by Olivier AssayasBackcountry (2014) — by Adam MacDonaldElaine Stritch: Shoot Me (2014) — by Chiemi KarasawaGod's Pocket (2014) — by John SlatteryThe Human Centipede 3 (Final Sequence) (2014) — by Tom SixManglehorn (2014) — by David Gordon Green45 Years (2015) — by Andrew HaighBorn to Be Blue (2015) — by Robert BudreauCloser to the Moon (2015) — by Nae CaranfilContracted: Phase II (2015) - by Josh ForbesThe D Train (2015) — by Jarrad PaulEvery Thing Will Be Fine (2015) — by Wim WendersGood Kill (2015) — by Andrew NiccolHorror (2015) — by Tara SubkoffBare (2015) - by Natalie LeiteThe Man Who Knew Infinity (2015) - by Matthew BrownThe Riot Club (2015) — by Lone ScherfigSeymour: An Introduction (2015) — by Ethan HawkeWild Canaries (2015) — by Lawrence Michael LevineThe Abandoned (2015 film) (2016) — by Eytan RockawayL'Avenir (2016) - by Mia Hansen-LøveCabin Fever (2016) - Travis ZTale of Tales (2016) - by Matteo GarroneWiener-Dog (2016) - by Todd SolondzPersonal Shopper (2016) - by Olivier AssayasRoad Games (Fausse Route) (2016) - by Abner PastollComplete Unknown (2016) - by Joshua MarstonCarnage Park (2016) - by Mickey KeatingAntibirth (2016) - by Danny PerezCertain Women (2016) - by Kelly ReichardtLen and Company (2016) - by Tim GodsallThe Unknown Girl (2016) - by Dardenne brothersKing Cobra (2016) by Justin KellyLondon Town (2016) by Derrick BorteThe Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) by André ØvredalThe Devil's Candy (2017) by Sean BryneBand Aid (2017) by Zoe Lister-Jones