Seagull Films was formed in 1999 in response to close the gap in North American distribution of formerly Soviet and contemporary Russian cinema. Since its inception company has asserted itself as a vital liaison between Russian film industry and American audiences and film professionals.

The company has gained its high recognition due to the creative unconventional distribution strategy as well as scrupulous work with every project. Presenting thoughtfully selected thematic showcases as well as individual titles, the company carefully frames and contextualize each film to ensure that it will receive a wide North American exposure and recognition as well as high critical acclaim.

The range of films that Seagull Films has brought to North America extends from classic gems to offbeat and cutting edge contemporary auteurs.

In addition to programing and distribution Seagull Films provides services as producers'/ filmmakers' representative.

In response to ever changing film market and arrival of new technologies, Seagull Films has given a special consideration to developing new unconventional methods of marketing and outreach: online PR and content formation, advocacy, and sales strategies.

During the decade, Seagull Films has presented over 250 titles through its exhibiting circuit of highly reputable art houses, cinematheques, film societies, museums and selected universities and art centers. Overall company's circuit includes more than 60 premiering venues in North America and Australia such as the Film Society of Lincoln Center in New York, Cinematheque Ontario in Toronto, the National Gallery of Arts in Washington , Pacific Film Archive in San Francisco, Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago , Harvard Film Archive in Boston among many others.

Alla Verlotsky is the founder and president of Seagull Films.