Out-of-the-box distribution & impact for documentary films

Navigating today’s film distribution landscape is more complex and challenging than ever.
It takes creativity, strategy & good old-fashioned grit.

Filmpath crafts full-blown campaigns and strategic plans. We ensure that each film finds screens, audiences & ways to make a difference.

OUR TOOLKIT

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

PITCH & MARKETING MATERIALS

COMPLEX ROLLOUTS

SCREENING EVENTS

CAMPAIGN STRATEGIES

WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGN

CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT

CREATIVE FUNDRAISING

PBS & PUBLIC TELEVISION

ORIGIN STORY

Storytelling has the power
to connect people, inspire change & spark joy.

Storytelling is central to what I do. I have immersed myself in powerful stories for well over two decades: LGBTQ+ employees erased from the federal workforce. Black cowboys. U.S. political corruption. A Holocaust survivor. Teens who find hope & freedom through dance. My work as a producer has been recognized with awards and an Emmy nomination.

For the last ten years, I’ve worked as an impact producer and strategist – using my storytelling & producing skills to help films find their path, people & pupose. I thoroughly enjoy juggling and making sense of all the layers unique to each film’s distribution journey.

I launched Filmpath in 2020 – during the height of the pandemic – to address an exploding need for creative approaches to reach and engage audiences. I’ve helped films reach millions of viewers, spur legislative action & engage communities across the country.

Storytelling is central to what I do. I have immersed myself in powerful stories for well over two decades: LGBTQ+ employees erased from the federal workforce. Black cowboys. U.S. political corruption. A Holocaust survivor. Teens who find hope & freedom through dance. My work as a producer has been recognized with awards and an Emmy nomination.

Sara Needham

Founder | Director
Impact Producer | Strategist

For the last ten years, I’ve worked as an impact producer and strategist – using my storytelling & producing skills to help films find their path, people & pupose. I thoroughly enjoy juggling and making sense of all the layers unique to each film’s distribution journey.

I launched Filmpath in 2020 – during the height of the pandemic – to address an exploding need for creative approaches to reach and engage audiences. I’ve helped films reach millions of viewers, spur legislative action, and engage communities across the country.

“Sara’s smart, creative and knows the business inside and out.”

– Josh Howard, Director/Producer of The Lavender Scare

“Every project should be lucky enough to have Filmpath involved…Sara’s wisdom and professionalism shine through every project she touches.”

– Leah Warshawski, Director/Producer of Big Sonia

“Filmpath gave our film a second chance...Sara came in with an informed, meticulous, and out-of-the-box plan that allowed our film to flourish. She then successfully led our entire national public television broadcast & underwriting campaign, including securing three major sponsors.”

– Harry Mavromichalis, Director of Olympia

CAMPAIGNS & CLIENTS

Poster for the documentary film 'Big Sonia' featuring an older woman with short, curly hair holding a leopard print object, with a dark background and text indicating awards and film details.
The poster for the documentary film 'Forever Wild,' featuring a scenic landscape with mountains, trees, and a cloudy sky, along with various film festival awards and a quote from Hilary White.
Black and white poster featuring half of a woman’s face with platinum blonde hair and a serious expression, with the title "Olympia" and credits for a film.
Poster for the documentary 'Stripped for Parts' featuring a collage of images including women, journalists, and protest signs related to journalism and democracy, with a group of people in a discussion or meeting.
Movie poster for 'Being Michelle' featuring a woman in a purple shirt holding a drawing of herself in front of her face, with trees, a police vehicle, and awards at the top.
Poster for the documentary film 'Enduring Democracy: The Monterey Petition' featuring historical black-and-white photos of Japanese Americans gathering, including one with a large American flag, alongside handwritten documents and signatures, with Ja
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Poster for the documentary film 'Fire on the Hill: The Cowboys of South Central LA,' showing a cowboy riding a bull.
A person walking outdoors against a cloudy sky with text that reads 'Keep Quiet and Forgive' and logos of PBS, Independent Lens, and iTVS at the top.
Poster for the documentary film "Lives Well Lived" featuring a smiling elderly woman with gray hair, glasses, and a floral apron holding a wooden spoon and spatula. The poster highlights the film's celebration of aging with 40 people and 3000 years o
Movie poster for 'The Lavender Scare' showing a black and white photo of a same-sex couple embracing, overlayed with a photo of the Capitol building, and the title in bold yellow and white text.
Poster for the documentary 'UN Represented' featuring black and white portraits of four individuals with torn images of dollar bills across their eyes, and the title and information at the bottom.
Poster for a film titled 'Medication Normal' featuring four people floating against a blue sky with clouds, surrounded by large colorful pills and capsules.
Poster for the documentary film 'Clarissa's Battle: Growth of a Movement'. Features illustrated images of women at a protest advocating for childcare and childcare investment. The background includes a stylized outline of a government building. The p
Poster for a film titled "The Last Mambo" featuring a percussionist playing conga drums and a city skyline at night. The poster includes festival awards and mentions salsa music in the Bay Area.
Poster with a red, white, and blue background showing a handshake in grayscale and the text 'Are you part of the solution? the REUNITED STATES.' Below are credits for a film titled 'State of Awe' and logos for 'CivicHealth Project'.

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS