American United Entertainment
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film production, film distribution, film financing, television |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Founder | Robert John Rodriguez |
Area served | North America, International |
Key people | Robert John Rodriguez |
| Products | Films, television projects |
American United Entertainment, also recognized as American United Media, operates as a film production enterprise encompassing divisions such as production, distribution, financing, and television. Its affiliate company, IFA Distribution, is responsible for managing film distribution along with international sales. Established in 2011 by Robert John Rodriguez, the organization has developed key strategic alliances to broaden its reach within the industry.
Overview
In 2016, American United Entertainment joined forces with Han Capital Management to establish a $200 million investment fund aimed at supporting film and television projects across North America.
Back in 2014, AUE took on the production and financing of Bullet, starring Danny Trejo and Jonathan Banks.
Since its inception in 2011, AUE has operated IFA Distribution and entered into collaborative ventures with Intandem Films and Funimation Entertainment to facilitate worldwide film distribution. That same year, the company initiated a film financing fund named Feature Film Partners VII in partnership with Bill Mechanic, who previously served as chairman and CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment and is currently CEO of Pandemonium Films.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Confessions of a Pit Fighter | Art Camacho | Financing |
| 2007 | Lake Dead | George Bessudo | Financing |
| 2008 | Hotel California | Geo Santini | Financing |
| Farm House | George Bessudo | Financing | |
| 2009 | La Linea | James Cotten | Financing |
| 2010 | Across the Line: The Exodus of Charlie Wright | R. Ellis Frazier | Financing |
| 2012 | Path of Souls | Jeremy Torrie | Financing |
| Back to the Sea | Thom Lu | Distribution | |
| 2013 | Stag | Brett Heard | Distribution |
| Fish N Chips: The Movie | Dan Krech | Distribution | |
| 2014 | Bullet | Nick Lyon | Producer/Distributor |
| 2015 | The High Schooler's Guide to College Parties | Patrick Johnson | Distribution |