Transforming Hearts and Minds through the Power of Film
Metamora Films is an independent film distributor focused on documentaries about the criminal justice system. We believe films have the power to move hearts, shift perspectives, and spark real-world change. Further, we believe documentaries spotlight overlooked or underreported stories, giving voice to people, places, and problems that mainstream media often ignores.
Matt Duhamel
Founder and CEO
Matt Duhamel is an independent documentary filmmaker and founder of Metamora Films, based in Southern Colorado. A former TV news and radio personality, Duhamel transitioned into filmmaking to explore themes of forgiveness, social justice, and second chances. His work often draws from personal experiences, aiming to foster compassion, tolerance, and understanding through the power of film.
Additional Resources
Grant Opportunities
Grant opportunities for independent filmmakers.
Collective Eye
Denver Film
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iTVS
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From Metamora
Free resources from Metamora Films.
Film Festival Resources
Resources for filmmakers interested in submitting films for local, national, and global festivals.
Learn Filmmaking
Education for the independent filmmaker.
Film Independent Forum
National Screen Institute
Raindance
Maine Media
FAQ
You can submit your film via our Submission Form or by emailing us at submissions@metamorafilms.com. Please include a screener link, synopsis, runtime, and festival history (if any).
We specialize in documentaries related to the criminal justice system. Topics range from mass incarceration, probation and parole, personal stories, social implications of living with a criminal history, and more. If your film has a strong voice and a story that matters, we want to see it.
1. Video-On-Demand (VOD) is a method of film distribution where audiences can watch content digitally at their convenience, usually through platforms like Amazon Prime Video, iTunes/Apple TV, Google Play, Vimeo On Demand, and others. Unlike traditional theatrical release, VOD gives filmmakers and distributors flexible access to global audiences with lower overhead costs.
2. Educational A/V (audiovisual) film distribution contracts govern how a documentary or film is licensed for use in educational and institutional settings—like schools, universities, libraries, nonprofits, and sometimes corporations. This market is distinct from commercial and VOD distribution and can be a valuable revenue stream, especially for indie and documentary filmmakers.
3. A hybrid distribution contract (or hybrid distribution strategy) refers to a model where a filmmaker retains control over some distribution rights while partnering with multiple platforms, aggregators, and/or service providers to maximize reach and revenue—instead of going all-in with one traditional distributor.
This approach is especially popular in independent film and documentary circles, where filmmakers often want to preserve ownership, data access, and marketing control.
We distribute to major platforms like Amazon Prime, iTunes/Apple TV, Google Play, Vimeo On Demand, and select educational and broadcast outlets. We also handle festival and theatrical runs where appropriate.
Yes. Outreach is often a core component of an “impact campaign”, which goes beyond distribution to intentionally create social change. Effective outreach helps build engaged audiences, amplify impact, and generate revenue through partnerships, screening tours, and educational engagements.
