Giant Pictures
| Company type | Independent film distribution company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film distribution |
| Predecessor | Streaming Plus |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Founder | Nick Savva, Jeff Stabenau |
| Headquarters | New York City and Los Angeles , United States |
Area served | United States, Canada, international digital platforms |
Key people | Nick Savva (CEO) |
| Products | Feature films, documentaries, series distribution; theatrical label Drafthouse Films; Tribeca Channel streaming platform |
| Website | www |
Giant Pictures is an independent American film distribution company established by Nick Savva and Jeff Stabenau, with operational bases in both New York City and Los Angeles. The firm specializes in releasing feature films, documentaries, and series across various streaming platforms, prioritizing adaptability and tailored solutions for filmmakers. Additionally, Giant Pictures owns the niche theatrical label Drafthouse Films and acts as the distribution and technology collaborator for the Tribeca Festival.
History
Originating in New York City in 2017, Giant Pictures was founded by Nick Savva, who previously worked in digital distribution for the Tribeca Festival. Initially launched under the name Streaming Plus, its debut release was Drake Doremus’s Newness, secured following its premiere at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.
Originally functioning as a division of Giant Interactive—a technology services company led by post-production expert Jeff Stabenau—Giant Pictures concentrated on distributing content to streaming platforms such as AppleTV, Vudu, Prime Video, Netflix, Tubi, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and Peacock.
In 2020, the company separated from Giant Interactive to pursue broader international digital distribution opportunities while retaining a technology partnership. It expanded by developing applications and channels on platforms including The Roku Channel, XUMO, LG, Vizio, and Plex. By 2022, Giant Pictures was releasing upwards of 40 new feature films every year and managing a catalog exceeding 1,000 titles through collaborations with independent studios.
In February 2023, Giant Pictures secured U.S. theatrical and VOD rights to the Oscar-nominated documentary A House Made Of Splinters. This title was rolled out on digital outlets such as Apple TV and Prime Video and enjoyed a limited theatrical engagement at select Alamo Drafthouse venues beginning March 2023.
In May 2023, Giant Pictures co-released the documentary feature Nuclear Now, directed by Oliver Stone, alongside Abramorama and Participant Media. The film promotes nuclear energy as an essential strategy for combating climate change.
Drafthouse Films
At the start of 2021, Giant Pictures entered into a sales representation agreement with Austin-based distribution label Drafthouse Films, following their joint effort on reissuing the cult 1980s genre film Action USA. This collaboration broadened Drafthouse’s catalog reach across multiple streaming services including Tubi, Kanopy, Shudder, and Hulu.
In March 2022, Giant Pictures completed the acquisition of Drafthouse Films, appointing Nick Savva as CEO while naming Alamo Drafthouse founder Tim League chairman. The initial releases under this ownership were Nr. 10, directed by Alex Van Warmerdam, and Masking Threshold, directed by Johannes Grenzfurthner. Both premiered at Fantastic Fest, screened at Alamo Drafthouse theaters, and were later distributed via Alamo On Demand alongside Giant Pictures’ streaming channels.
Partnership with Tribeca
In August 2021, Giant Pictures collaborated with the Tribeca Festival to introduce The Tribeca Channel, a free ad-supported streaming platform available in the U.S. and Canada.
Ahead of the 30th anniversary of A Bronx Tale in September 2023, Giant Pictures undertook a digital restoration of the film in 4K for Tribeca Enterprises. The digital color grading was completed at Goldcrest Post in New York under director Robert De Niro’s supervision. This nine-month restoration included bonus content such as new interviews with De Niro and lead actor Chazz Palminteri. The restored version debuted at New York City's Beacon Theater during the Tribeca Festival in June 2023.
In January 2024, Tribeca Enterprises partnered with Giant Pictures to launch a U.S.-based distribution label named Tribeca Films, dedicated to premium independent films sourced from major festivals including Sundance, Berlin, SXSW, Cannes, Toronto, and Tribeca. The label focuses on transactional video-on-demand (TVOD) and advertising-based video-on-demand (AVOD), utilizing Giant Pictures’ streaming infrastructure alongside the Tribeca Channel. Tribeca Films plans to acquire approximately 25 festival titles annually to address distribution challenges faced by indie filmmakers.
Selected Filmography
Absolute DominionMay9 ,2025| Title | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Newness | November 3, 2017 |
| Mr. Roosevelt | December 26, 2017 |
| What We Started | March 23, 2018 |
| White Boy | May 29, 2018 |
| They Remain | May 29, 2018 |
| Pressing On: The Letterpress Film | June 19, 2018 |
| Time Trap | November 13, 2018 |
| Matangi/Maya/M.I.A. | December 11, 2018 |
| American Gospel: Christ Alone | January 5, 2019 |
| 306 Hollywood | March 5, 2019 |
| In Reality | April 2, 2019 |
| Tater Tot & Patton | May 4, 2019 |
| Ghost Light | June 18, 2019 |
| Love, Antosha | November 12, 2019 |
| Skid Row Marathon | November 19, 2019 |
| Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks | September 24, 2019 |
| Cabaret Maxime | March 3, 2020 |
| She's Allergic to Cats | April 7, 2020 |
| The Panama Papers | May 26, 2020 |
| Volition | July 10, 2020 |
| Watson | July 14, 2020 |
| Feels Good Man | September 4, 2020 |
| My Darling Vivian | December 8, 2020 |
| Action USA | January 8, 2021 |
| '#Like' | 'January 26, 2021' |
| 'Black Holes: The Edge of All We Know' | 'February 2, 2021' |
| 'The Delicacy' | 'June 1, 2021' |
| 'River's End: California's Next Water War' | 'September 20, 2021' |
| 'Death of Nintendo' | 'October 5, 2021' |
| 'The Snail and the Whale' | 'October 5, 2021' |
| 'The End of the Storm' | 'November 2, 2021' |
| 'See You Next Christmas' | 'November 9, 2021' |
| 'Salt in My Soul' | 'January 25, 2022' |
| 'The Hunt for Planet B' | 'March 8, 2022' |
| 'Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey' | 'May 10, 2022' |
| 'Being BeBe' | 'June 7, 2022' |
| 'Mission: JOY Finding Happiness in Troubled Times' | 'June 7, 2022' |
| 'Dinner in America' | 'June 7, 2022' |
| 'The Bridge of San Luis Rey: Remastered' | 'June 14, 2022' |
| 'Turbo Cola' | 'June 14, 2022' |
| 'Dark Cloud' | 'June 28, 2022' |
| 'The Skeleton's Compass' | 'September 6, 2022' |
| 'Elizabeth Windsor' | 'September 13, 2022' |
| 'A House Made of Splinters' | 'February 21, 2023' |
| 'Messwood' | 'April18,2023' |
| 'Nuclear Now' | 'April28,2023' |
| 'All Man: The International Male Story' | 'June2,2023' |
| ' A Bronx Tale (30th Anniversary Edition)' | 'September12 ,2023' |
| 'A Disturbance in the Force' | 'December5 ,2023' |
| ' Everything in Between ' | 'February6 ,2024' |
Studio Collaborators
- Abramorama
- Altitude Films
- Cyber Group Studios
- Indican Pictures
- Magic Light Pictures
- Participant Media
- The American Genre Film Archive
- The Match Factory
- Tribeca Enterprises
- Uncommon Productions
- Voltage Pictures
- Yellow Veil Pictures
Streaming Platforms
- Tribeca Channel
- The Midnite Picture Show
- Baby Einstein
External links
- Official website
- Giant Pictures on IMDb