Vertical Entertainment
Vertical 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 unique combination of full-service marketing and sales services provides collaborative solutions for filmmakers.
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motion picture |
| Founded | September 2012 |
| Founder | Rich Goldberg and Mitch Budin |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Key people | Rich Goldberg, Peter Jarowey, Mitch Budin, Jason Pecora, Kristin Harris, and Christian Dawahare |
| Products | Motion pictures |
| Website | vert-ent |
Upcoming and past Vertical releases include 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; Parallel starring Danielle Deadwyler, Aldis Hodge, and Edwin Hodge; Jeffrey Darling’s He Went that Way which premiered at Tribeca 2023 and stars Jacob Elordi and Zachary Quinto; The Bricklayer starring Aaron Eckhart and Nina Dobrev; Cold Copy from director Roxine Helberg starring Tracee Ellis Ross, Bel Powley, and Jacob Tremblay; 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.