Rise and Shine World Sales is an international sales agency specializing in high-quality documentary films. Founded in 2007, the company operates on a boutique scale, selecting a maximum of 12-16 new films per year while also maintaining a curated catalog of award-winning documentaries. The company is managed by Stefan Kloos alongside his team Diana Karklin and Anja Dziersk.
Rise and Shine collaborates with filmmakers to market and distribute powerful and thought-provoking documentaries to broadcasters, theatrical distributors, and digital platforms globally. Their focus is on films that feature strong storylines, universal topics, and unique personal perspectives, covering genres such as:
The company actively presents its handpicked films at major film markets and directly negotiates with international broadcasters and distribution partners to ensure maximum exposure for each title.
Rise and Shine World Sales has built a strong reputation for distributing critically acclaimed and award-winning documentary films worldwide. The agency’s impact includes:
✔ Premiering Internationally Recognized Documentaries – Many of their selected films have premiered at top-tier film festivals such as Sundance, Berlinale, IDFA, and Hot Docs, gaining recognition and awards.
✔ Supporting Emerging Filmmakers – The company often champions debut filmmakers, helping their documentaries reach the right audiences and ensuring that their voices are heard on a global scale.
✔ Strategic Global Distribution Partnerships – Rise and Shine works with leading broadcasters, digital platforms, and theatrical distributors, ensuring that their films receive optimal exposure and commercial success.
✔ Diverse & Socially Relevant Themes – Their catalog includes hard-hitting investigative documentaries as well as films that explore culture, history, and human emotions, making them a key player in the international documentary landscape.
✔ Current Documentary Lineup – Rise and Shine is currently seeking all rights and theatrical distributors for brand-new documentaries, including:
Through its dedication to authentic storytelling and socially impactful documentaries, Rise and Shine World Sales continues to be a leading force in the global documentary distribution landscape.
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