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On May 27, 2026, CEO John Kim will be speaking at Own Stream Days, a conference which brings together senior leaders from streaming platforms, content owners and distributors to explore how audience behavior, ad-supported models and distribution strategies are reshaping the U.S. streaming market. Hear John’s expertise on the panel: “YouTube on CTV: America’s #1 Platform for Reach & Revenue.”

On February 1, 2026, hear CEO John Kim speak at the Denton Black Film Hope & Courage Virtual Festival, “Distribution Decoded.” The world of film distribution can feel confusing, opaque, and even risky especially for independent filmmakers. Designed to replace confusion with clarity, this conversation explores the realities of film distribution and how filmmakers can protect their work while building sustainable paths forward.

On January 12, 2026, Deadline.com announced the nomination of “Jazzy Bells,” Outstanding Short Form Animated to the NAACP Image Awards awardee list distributed by Deep C Digital. Learn more

On January 9, 2026, KCPNews.com announced the release of “Carol” a modern, faith-based musical inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol,” distributed by Deep C digital. Learn more

On October 25, 2025, Deadline.com announced the release of the powerful film “12 Hours in October” with Deep C Digital leading domestic distribution. Learn more

In May 2025, John Kim, CEO of Deep C Digital, served as a guest lecturer at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, presenting a session titled “Digital Sales 101.” He shared industry insights with more than 100 students. John noted that the students had limited prior exposure to distribution topics and expressed strong appreciation for the practical knowledge provided during the lecture.

In April 2025, John Kim, CEO of Deep C Digital, spoke at the AfroAnimation Summit, delivering a presentation titled “The Business of Filmmaking: Landing Distribution, Co-Production, and Development Deals.” His talk was well received, with the audience expressing strong appreciation for his insights and responding with enthusiastic applause. Learn more

In April 2025, John Kim, CEO of Deep C Digital, spoke at the Atlanta Film Festival, presenting a session titled “Best Practices to Sell Your Film.” His thoughtful insights were especially well received by independent filmmakers and emerging producers in attendance. Learn more

In May 2025, as part of Deep C Digital’s commitment to giving back, Michelle Lee Kim, COO of Deep C Digital, delivered a presentation on careers in film distribution to middle and high school students in Daegu, South Korea, at the Seong Gwang High School auditorium. She led an in-depth discussion exploring what attracts audiences to certain films and drew clear parallels to the film distribution business.

In March 2025, John Kim, CEO of Deep C Digital, was named one of the Top Indie Power Players, a prestigious honor recognizing independent film distributors for excellence in the promotion and distribution of independent films. The list highlights the “heavyweights” of the independent distribution sector, underscoring the vital role distribution plays within the indie film community alongside creative production. Learn more

In February 2025, John Kim, CEO of Deep C Digital, appeared as a guest speaker on the J. Horton Films YouTube channel: “A Distributor Breaks Down the Changing Film Distribution Landscape.” In a wide-ranging conversation with J. Horton, John discussed the realities of independent film distribution in the streaming era. The discussion explored the advantages and challenges of AVOD (ad-supported video on demand) versus TVOD (transactional video on demand), as well as the viability of YouTube as a platform for feature-film monetization. Watch Here:

Variety Magazine reports that Deep C Digital has secured North American rights to “American Trash,” a crime thriller set for release on cable and digital platforms Sept. 10. Learn more

In February 2023, John Kim, CEO of Deep C Digital, delivered a presentation and participated in an interview titled “Distribution PT2 – Straight Talk: The New Distribution Landscape.” The discussion explored key topics including SVOD, TVOD, the rise of AVOD, and emerging trends within the global distribution market and was hosted by 8168 Productions, LLC.

On September 15, 2022, Movievine.com announces that Deep C Digital acquired the rights to distribute, “Starf*cker.” Learn more

On June 21, 2022, John Kim, CEO of Deep C Digital speaks on a podcast for Indie Film Hustle, “How Not to Get Screwed Over by a Distributor.” Learn more

Over several years, including 2017 through 2019, John Kim, CEO of Deep C Digital, served as a speaker at the Digital Hollywood Conference, presenting on “Indie Distribution Opportunities.” His sessions were engaging and well received, offering valuable insights into the evolving independent distribution landscape.