/ The Reel Index™ · Q2 2026 Profile

Cinetic Media

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/ Sales Agent · 87/100 · Excellent

John Sloss–founded boutique sales agency with strong auteur and documentary reputation. Reference boutique for indie sales.

/ 01 / Subscore Breakdown

How the grade decomposes.

Filmmaker Treatment/ 25% weight
90
Theatrical Reach/ 22% weight
80
Curatorial Reputation/ 20% weight
88
Library Stewardship/ 18% weight
88
Rights Posture/ 15% weight
84
/ 02 / Filmmaker Notes

Best for / Watch out for.

/ Best for

Auteur features and documentaries seeking boutique-agency individualized representation.

/ Watch out for

Smaller scale than WME/CAA/UTA; cannot match conglomerate infrastructure.

/ 03 / Public-Record Timeline

What's on the record.

2024
Continues boutique sales representation
2001
Founded by John Sloss