Methodology

• Sold at/after festival: Film was formally acquired by a distributor at or after the festival, with money exchanged (theatrical, streaming, or broadcast deal in at least one major territory).
• Pre-Acquired: Film arrived at the festival with a confirmed distributor, broadcaster, or streaming platform already in place — including commissions, pre-buys, and co-productions with confirmed broadcast slots.
• No commercial distribution confirmed: No confirmed theatrical, streaming, or broadcast deal with a commercial distributor found. Includes films with sales agents but no confirmed buyers. Self-distribution and community screenings without a formal acquisition deal are not counted as commercial distribution.
• Sale amounts marked press estimate are sourced from trade publications and have not been officially confirmed by the parties.
• Data sourced from Deadline, IndieWire, THR, Variety, Screen Daily, Wikipedia, filmmaker websites, PBS/ITVS, and IDA. Research current as of April 2026 for 2026 data; completed for prior years.