New Day Films is a unique member-owned distribution company comprised of more than 100 independent filmmakers. For nearly 35 years, we have worked collectively to distribute our work directly to the audiences who most want and need them. In fact, we have created the most successful and enduring cooperative distribution business in the media industry.

Life is not simple. Our films explore multiple truths and realities by humanizing complex social issues and telling good stories.

The New Day collection reflects the passion, vision and voices of the some of the world’s most innovative independent filmmakers. Among us, we have garnered an Academy Award, nine Academy Award nominations, four Emmys and hundreds of top honors at the most prestigious national and international film festivals, as well as broadcasts on P.O.V., Independent Lens, HBO and other national programs.

Our films move people to think deeply about real and often overlooked people, give voice to untold stories of culture and politics, and bring the power of social action to life through artful storytelling.

Many of our films come with curricular tools designed to enliven dialogue and debate. We care about the stories and people in our films and we care about the teachers, students and communities who use our films to grow and stay active, making a difference in the world.

We are here to help you use our films to reach your goals. That’s why we make the independent films we do and work to put them directly in your hands.

Because we at New Day Films are both the filmmakers and the distributors of our work, we are particularly interested in meeting your programming needs. Feel free to email us and tell us how we can better serve you either in the content of our work or with new ways of delivering our work to you.

Our passion during production continues in our commitment to self-distribution. Our goal is to satisfy you, the audience and educator.

Join New Day?
Information about membership for independent film and video makers.

Our History
Learn more about our 30+ year history.

Link to Us
New Day logos to place on your site to help spread the word about us.

Friends of New Day
Useful resources and related links

FAQ
Frequently asked questions

Who Runs New Day?
Our structure