Nominations Now Open for Fifth Annual ‘Top Indie Power Players,’ Honoring Independent Film Distributors
February 12, 2026
Media Play News for the fifth consecutive year is honoring the top independent film distributors, with nominations being accepted through Feb. 27.
The 2026 edition of “Top Indie Power Players” will be published in the March issue of Media Play News, which will be available in both print and digital editions on March 23. The feature also will run online a week later, with all profiles, pictures and congratulatory ads embedded in the story, the latter with live links to the advertiser.
Top Indie Power Players 2026 Entry Form
In this special issue, MPN editors will once again profile the top independent film distribution executives who have played a vital role in the home entertainment industry for nearly 50 years. We will profile the key players and decision makers who are bringing to consumers an eclectic mix of groundbreaking new films from all around the world, cult classics, and niche product from documentaries to music, horror and other genres.
Indie distributors have long excelled at multi-platform releasing, since most independent productions only have a limited theatrical or festival release and then go straight into the home, either through streaming or through transactional home entertainment (digital and disc).
“Independent film distributors truly are the unsung heroes of the business,” said MPN publisher Thomas K. Arnold. “We hear a lot about the creative side, the filmmakers and the directors, but getting this incredible content into the public eye is critical to the viability of the independent film business. And with the proliferation of platforms and the rise of streaming, the distribution side of the business has never been more challenging – but also, rewarding.”
Nominations are being accepted through Friday, Feb. 27. The official entry form may be accessed here.