Television & Film
Rainbow Media Holdings, LLC a Cablevision subsidiary, has been an innovator in television programming and entertainment since its creation in 1980. A programming pioneer, Rainbow Media owns and operates some of the country’s most popular, award-winning entertainment brands. These include such respected household names as:
- AMC, a network that celebrates great stories, whether commemorating favorite films from every genre and decade, or creating acclaimed original productions, including dramas, miniseries and non-scripted programming
- IFC, a network that offers viewers original programming, including non-traditional comedies and irreverent non-fiction, alongside a comprehensive independent film library of award-winning titles and cult classics
- Sundance Channel, the network for independent-minded viewers seeking a diverse and engaging selection of films, documentaries and original programs
- WE tv, a network dedicated to providing women with fascinating, original stories and entertaining content that is relevant to key stages of their lives.
Rainbow Media also operates a groundbreaking independent film business. Its IFC Entertainment division is devoted to bringing the best of specialty films to the largest possible audience through its multi-faceted ventures, which include IFC Films, IFC Festival Direct, IFC Productions and the IFC Center.
IFC Films is a leading distributor of independent film. Its unique day and date distribution model known as "IFC In Theaters" makes films available to a national audience by simultaneously releasing them in theaters and on cable’s On Demand platform. IFC Festival Direct features a wide selection of titles acquired from international film festivals and premieres them exclusively through On Demand. IFC Productions is a feature-film production company, and the IFC Center is a state-of-the-art cinema that shows art-house films in the heart of New York City’s Greenwich Village.
Building on its success with the On Demand platform, Rainbow Media has extended the Sundance Channel brand with the launch of Sundance Selects, an On Demand service for feature documentary films.
