The distribution agency Indox has recently secured international rights to two new documentary films. The films are “The Shepherd and the Bear” by director Max Keegan and “There Was, There Was Not” by Emily Mkrtichian. Indox will handle festival distribution rights for both films globally. In addition, the agency will distribute “There Was, There Was Not” in the United Kingdom and Ireland markets.
“The Shepherd and the Bear” examines the relationship between local shepherds and wildlife officials in the French Pyrenees. The region introduced brown bears that had been extinct in the area. This caused tensions as the bears threatened the shepherds’ livestock. The film was produced by Elizabeth Woodward and directed by Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss. It screened at major festivals including Camden International Film Festival and IDFA.
Director Max Keegan said of the partnership, “We are excited to work with Luke to screen ‘The Shepherd and The Bear’ at festivals worldwide. Producing this documentary was a deeply emotional process for our team. We believe Indox will help more audiences discover our film.”
The second film, “There Was, There Was Not” documents life for four women in Artsakh, an autonomous area of Azerbaijan and Armenia. It focuses on their lives before and after sudden conflict in 2023 over the region’s control. The film won awards at the Golden Apricot Film Festival in Armenia after debuting at True/False Film Fest. It was produced by Brock Williams and Mara Adina.
Director Emily Mkrtichian said she is “honored to be part of Indox’s select films that explore important issues artfully. We look forward to bringing this story to more European viewers through our collaboration.”
Indox focuses on championing new documentary creators. Agency head Luke Brawley noted, “I’m excited to add these debut features to our catalogue. Indox remains committed to supporting talented non-fiction filmmakers and impactful stories.”
The agency handles both global festival promotion and targeted regional distribution through this dual-pronged model. This allows them to introduce important stories to diverse audiences worldwide.
