Cinetic
Cinetic is a New York-based sales agent and management company specializing in non-fiction film, currently expanding its documentary slate through high-profile filmmaker signings and international festival representation.
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Cinetic's signing of Joel Kachi Benson and a planned Lagos-based storytelling institute signal a deliberate push into mission-driven, globally-minded documentary filmmaking.
Cinetic operates as a sales agent and management company with a worldwide territory focus, concentrating its current energy on non-fiction content. The company's documentary slate skews toward high-production-value films built around compelling human subjects, including extreme sports, personal narratives, and archival-driven storytelling. Its international sales reach spans global markets, and its positioning reflects a broader industry trend toward prestige documentary content that travels well across festival circuits and international buyers.
Recent activity centers on the company's expanding non-fiction roster. Cinetic signed filmmaker Joel Kachi Benson for management and is helping him launch an original slate of non-fiction projects aimed at global audiences. Two feature-length documentaries are currently in development under that arrangement: one about a successful women's soccer team in Africa, and another examining the aftermath of a kidnapping. Separately, Cinetic represents Morgan Neville in a directing capacity, a signal of the company's continued investment in established documentary talent. On the festival front, "Mothers of Chibok" premiered at Doc NYC 2024 and is currently playing the international festival circuit, while "Daughters of Chibok" premiered at the 76th Venice Film Festival and won the Venice Lion for best immersive story.
Filmmakers and producers seeking Cinetic's attention are best positioned to approach through festival placement or direct outreach accompanied by a strong pre-sale package. Given the company's current focus on impact-driven, non-fiction storytelling, finished or near-finished documentary films with clear international appeal and a defined subject or community at their center are most likely to align with the active mandate. Producer-direct outreach is viable, particularly for projects that carry festival credentials or a recognizable filmmaker attachment.
Morgan Neville representation in directing
Cinetic's signing of Joel Kachi Benson and a planned Lagos-based storytelling institute signal a deliberate push into mission-driven, globally-minded documentary filmmaking.
Aligns with market trend toward high-production-value documentaries on extreme sports and human achievement narratives, with emphasis on archival material and intimate storytelling.
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What kind of films does Cinetic represent?
Cinetic's current mandate is firmly rooted in non-fiction. The company gravitates toward documentaries with high-profile subjects, intimate personal narratives, archival material integration, and extreme sports or human achievement themes. Recent titles on its radar include impact-driven stories tied to African communities and social justice themes, as seen through its work with filmmaker Joel Kachi Benson and the 'Chibok' documentary projects. Prestige, festival-ready documentaries with clear international appeal are the clearest fit.
Does Cinetic handle pre-sales?
Cinetic operates as a sales agent with worldwide territory reach, which positions it to provide pre-sale estimates that can support production financing. While specific pre-sale deal terms are not publicly disclosed, the company's international sales infrastructure and festival-circuit relationships make it a viable partner for producers seeking to unlock financing through pre-sales on documentary projects with strong subject matter and filmmaker attachments.
What markets does Cinetic work at?
Cinetic is active across major international film markets and festival circuits. Recent titles have screened at Doc NYC and the Venice Film Festival, indicating engagement with both North American and European market ecosystems. The company's worldwide territory focus suggests it pursues buyers across all major regions. Producers should expect Cinetic to work key markets where documentary acquisitions are active, including those tied to major festival events.
How do I get my film in front of Cinetic?
The most effective pathway is a strong festival placement, particularly at a documentary-focused or prestige festival, combined with direct outreach to the company. Cinetic also signs filmmakers for management, so established non-fiction directors may approach through that channel. For producers without a prior relationship, arriving with a finished or near-finished film, a clear international sales thesis, and ideally a recognizable subject or filmmaker attachment will strengthen any submission.
What are Cinetic's strongest territories?
Cinetic's stated territory focus is worldwide, meaning it pursues rights across all major international markets rather than concentrating on a single region. Its recent festival activity, including Venice and Doc NYC, reflects engagement with both European and North American buyers. The company's new partnership with Joel Kachi Benson, who is building a storytelling institute in Lagos, also suggests growing attention to African-origin stories with global distribution potential.
Is Cinetic currently active?
Yes. Cinetic's latest tracked signal is from mid-2026, and the company has logged activity across the past twelve months. It recently signed Joel Kachi Benson for management and is actively developing a non-fiction slate with him. 'Mothers of Chibok' is currently on the international festival circuit, and 'Daughters of Chibok' won a Venice Lion. The company also added Morgan Neville to its roster in a directing representation capacity, indicating ongoing talent acquisition.
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