About Ostrow and Company

Ostrow and Company is the leading producers representation firm specializing in finding and negotiating distribution and licensing deals for independent feature films and documentaries. Headed by industry veteran Page Ostrow, Ostrow and Company has successfully placed films for more than a decade in all platforms both domestically and internationally including but not limited to: Theatrical, Home Entertainment, and Television.

Mission And Commitment

Ostrow and Company believes in supporting the creative process behind a motion picture that begins with a compelling story and ultimately changes the way people think globally. The thoughtful execution of the story in a feature film or documentary is what makes it entertaining to watch. The skillful navigation through the Hollywood landscape is what allows the film to arrive and be seen by as many people as possible.

Ostrow and Company has arranged financing and or negotiated distribution for over 125 feature films and numerous documentaries. Our commitment is to good story telling that is compelling and entertaining. Our passion is to negotiate the business of film distribution and finance for producers and filmmakers who want to make a difference by delivering films that raise the consciousness of the viewer.

Ostrow and Company handles all aspects of the business of film so that the creative team can focus on what they do best- Create! Hopefully, the result is that the world is a better place.

Focus

Ostrow and Company focuses on three main areas of business for the filmmakers, independent producers and production companies:Ostrow and Company negotiates deals for international and domestic distribution for all rights including theatrical, television and home entertainment. We strategically roll out with a film or project. We also follow up to track sales and handle collections on behalf of our clients.

Ostrow and Company provides a constant flow of quality films to the marketplace by scouting all the major film festivals, television and film markets. We are steadily building our staff of creative executives who attend film festivals, screenings and events. We aim to connect with the creative community who deliver the type of films we believe in and who see the benefit in engaging us to provide the kind of business support we offer as producers representatives.

Strategy

We role out wide with a film or project in order to provide the opportunity for the executives to simultaneously experience the product at the studios, mini majors and independent international and domestic distribution companies. Creating a sense of urgency and ‘buzz’ is something we are known for and allows us to leverage interest from the various distribution platforms in order to create bidding wars. A specific strategic game plan is designed for each new completed film we have been engaged to represent in or out of the festival circuit.

President

Page B. Ostrow:  Ostrow and Company was founded by veteran entertainment industry executive Page B. Ostrow who has arranged financing and or negotiated distribution for over 150 feature films and numerous documentaries working initially on behalf of numerous international distributors until 2000 when inspired by a vision to protect the interests of independent filmmakers, Page Ostrow shifted the company focus to representing films and projects on behalf of filmmakers and producers requiring distribution and financing. Some of the films represented are "Stolen Childhoods" Meryl Streep, "Juvies"- Mark Wahlberg on HBO, "The Bros" Lions Gate "Drugging of Our Children" Michael Moore, "Make It Funky" Sony Pictures to name a few.

Ostrow’s background includes working under contract for Initial Entertainments Graham King distributor/producer of Oscar winning films such as ‘The Departed’, ‘The Aviator’ and ‘Blood Diamond’. These days, in order to find, negotiate track and collect on deals for independent filmmakers and producers Ostrow relies on her extensive relationships and the previous distribution expertise developed during the ten years she spent providing distributors with global sales support, licensing and pre-sales for their film projects and libraries to international buyers at all the film markets. As a result Page Ostrow maintains her contacts with key executives who have a shared vision toward launching quality films into the marketplace.

Associates

Mark Phillips:  Specializes in marketing by attending festivals, researching films and seeking out up and coming talented filmmakers. He is effective at managing Ostrow and Company's on line marketing and research.

Suzette Martinez:  As the key point person contracted by Ostrow and Company president Page Ostrow, Suzette Martinez brings great communication and organization skills, acting as a liaison between our producer and filmmaking clients, distributors, licensors and fellow sales associates making sure each film we represent gets the attention and energy it deserves. Since aligning herself with Ostrow and Company Suzette Martinez has her finger on the pulse within the international, domestic film distribution and licensing markets. She is in charge of facilitating support and communications on behalf of the films we represent with key executives within worldwide theatrical independent distribution companies, studios, foreign sales agents, domestic broadcasters and home entertainment outlets.

Jules Le Mesurier:  At the center of communications and managing the ever increasing number of submissions (both projects in development and scripts) is Jules Le Mesurier, Associate Coordinator.

Marcio Romani:  aligned himself with Ostrow and Company because he believes in the service we provide. Starting in the trenches as a film scout, Marcio is now on a regular fixture at Ostrow and Company.

John D. Gregory:  After 10 years of successful sales and marketing work in the entertainment industry, John David Gregory (aka “J.D.”) aligned himself with Ostrow And Company as a Creative Associate in 2003.

Jeff Porter:  specializes in attending festivals on behalf of Ostrow and Company. Researching films and being constantly on the hunt for compelling stories by innovative filmmakers is where Jeff contributes his skills to Ostrow and Company.

Tucker Merrick:  is with the Ostrow and Company team to assist in providing the independent filmmaker a louder voice on the International stage.

Rob Smith:  learned the hardships that many independent filmmakers face when trying to obtain distribution and or licensing agreements. Connecting with Ostrow and Company allowed Rob to marry his experience with festivals and his insight into filmmakers needs. While festivals are a great place to showcase a film, it's the seasoned producer’s rep that gets executives to the negotiating table, ultimately achieving a broader audience outside of the festival circuit.

Ivan Chen:  joined the Ostrow and Company team as a dedicated and experienced champion of the independent film producer. Ivan has a strong background in finance, real estate, and film investments. At Ostrow and Company, Ivan guides and assists filmmakers through the process of obtaining and negotiating distribution contracts.

Matt Cramer:  comes to Ostrow and Company with a diverse background in the entertainment industry. Matt learned the 'ins' and 'outs' for all phase of production from his early days of working on documentary films for Discovery Communications. In addition, having operated an established stock footage company, Matt comes to us with an extensive knowledge of licensing and distribution. A true team player in every sense of the word, he is very comfortable wearing many hats.

James LaGrappe:  is the catalyst between filmakers and Ostrow and Company. Specializing in developing reltionships with talented filmmakers, understanding their film and its purpose in the market.

Scouts and Story Analysts:  Our scouts are the liasons to the filmmakers and creative community attending film festivals and screenings. Our Story Analysts evaluate scripts and create detailed notes to clarify coverage, regarding story, structure, plot, characters, and dialog. Their valuable reports are used to help determine the overall appeal of the material.