“We want to be a positive force in the ecosystem.” Jen Davies

In this episode, Alex Stolz speaks with Jen Davies and Graham Fulton, co-founders of Conic, the Glasgow-based film distribution company formed in 2022. They discuss the origins of Conic, their mission to support independent cinema, and the evolving landscape of film distribution. The conversation covers their values, team dynamics, acquisition processes, and the challenges of theatrical releases, all while emphasizing the importance of community and collaboration in the film industry. Jen and Graham discuss the journey of a young film distribution company, highlighting their bidding process for films, the importance of community engagement, and the surprising success of securing broadcast deals. They delve into effective marketing strategies to cut through the noise in the industry, share lessons learned from their experiences, and express excitement for their upcoming slate of films, emphasizing the positive outlook for the cinema industry recovery.

About Conic

Conic is a UK / Ireland distributor releasing bold and ambitious films. Since launching in October 2022, Conic has released several award-winning and BAFTA nominated films, including Smoke Sauna Sisterhood, In Camera, Disco Boy, That They May Face the Rising Sun and many more. In the first half of 2025 Conic will release Palestinian thriller, To a Land Unknown; San Sebastian Best Director-winning On Falling; Cannes Youth Award winner Holy Cow and American indie Good One. Find out more at www.conic.film / @conicfilm 

About Jen Davies

Jen is co-founder of Conic, and heads up creative and marketing. Prior to starting Conic with business partner Graham Fulton, Jen spent a decade as Creative Director at Park Circus, which represents most of the Hollywood studios and British film libraries, overseeing marketing and international campaigns for many reissues of classic titles and new releases. Before that Jen worked for Glasgow Film as Head of Communications and Marketing and was also part of the team which set up SQIFF, the Scottish Queer International Film Festival.

About Graham Fulton

Graham is co-founder of Conic, and heads up distribution, sales, and acquisition. Before starting Conic with business partner Jen Davies, Graham was Director of International Sales and Distribution at Park Circus, distributing and selling films directly to cinemas, film festivals and distributors around the world. Representing most of the Hollywood studios, some of the films he helped release internationally include Free Solo, Three Identical Strangers, A Certain Woman, Mandy and American Utopia.