- Service Name
The Criterion Collection
- Industry
Film distribution, entertainment, home media, Blu-ray and DVD publishing
- Main Value Proposition
The Criterion Collection offers a curated selection of significant films, enhancing the viewing experience with high-quality editions and additional content.
- Description
The Criterion Collection is a distributor of classic and contemporary films, offering them in Blu-ray, DVD, and online formats. It focuses on providing important cinema from around the world with award-winning supplemental features.
- Key Features
Special editions of classic and contemporary films; Award-winning supplemental features; A wide range of genres and directors; Online streaming options
- Use Cases
The service is most valuable for film collectors, educators, and cinephiles looking for high-quality editions of classic and contemporary films.
- Competitive advantages
Exclusive access to definitive editions of classic films; High-quality restorations and supplemental content; A strong reputation among film enthusiasts and collectors
- Strengths
The Criterion Collection's main strengths include its extensive catalog of significant films, high production quality, and a dedicated community of film lovers.
- Positioning
The Criterion Collection positions itself as a premium distributor of significant films, appealing to those who appreciate cinema as an art form.
- Audience
The target users include film enthusiasts, collectors, educators, and students of cinema who seek quality and depth in their film selections.
- CTA
Shop the Collection
- Tags
Classic films
Contemporary cinema
Blu-ray
DVD
- Tagline
Discover important classic and contemporary cinema from around the world.
- Tone of Voice
Sophisticated, passionate, knowledgeable
- Differentiation
The Criterion Collection is unique in its commitment to preserving and presenting important films with a focus on quality and educational value, often including extensive supplemental materials.
- Brand Positioning
The brand identity of The Criterion Collection is centered around quality, curation, and a deep respect for film history and artistry.
- Founded
1984-01-01
- Founders
Aleen Stein
Joe Medjuck
Robert Stein