Overseas rights
Evaluating and structuring international film-rights opportunities, from individual territories to worldwide overseas packages.
INDIAN STORIES. INTERNATIONAL POSSIBILITIES.
A UK-based film distribution and content rights company connecting Indian cinema with international markets.
FILM DISTRIBUTION · OVERSEAS RIGHTS · INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
EXPLORE ↓01 / THE DREAMGATE VISION
Connecting content
with the right markets.
Indian cinema travels far beyond its home market. We help connect producers and rights holders with international opportunities through carefully structured distribution partnerships.
Founded by Ashwin Varghese John and Tony Thomas, Dreamgate Entertainments Ltd is being built on commercial discipline, local expertise and long-term relationships.
Meet Dreamgate ↗02 / OUR EXPERTISE
Every film is different.
Its international strategy should be too.
Evaluating and structuring international film-rights opportunities, from individual territories to worldwide overseas packages.
Developing market-specific strategies that bring Indian films to audiences across selected international territories.
Building relationships with experienced local distributors who understand their audiences, exhibitors and markets.
Considering dedicated transaction structures for selected acquisitions, with clarity around rights, capital and responsibilities.
03 / INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK
Different territories. Different audiences.
One commitment to the right partnership.
01 / EUR
United Kingdom & Ireland
Germany · France · Switzerland
Austria · Scandinavia · Benelux
02 / ME
United Arab Emirates · Saudi Arabia
Qatar · Kuwait
Bahrain · Oman
03 / NA
United States
Canada
04 / APAC
Australia · New Zealand
Singapore · Malaysia
Selected Asian markets
Markets shown are areas of commercial interest, including other relevant territories. Dreamgate’s participation and rights position vary by film; this does not imply permanent rights or representation in every territory.
FOR PRODUCERS & STUDIOS
From individual territories to broader overseas rights, we connect films with appropriate markets and distribution partners.
Discuss your film ↗FOR INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTORS
We welcome established distributors and exhibitors serving Indian and South Asian audiences internationally.
Partner with Dreamgate ↗04 / A CONSIDERED APPROACH
Clear rights. Clear responsibilities.
A professional route to market.
Assess the film’s creative positioning, commercial potential and relevant international markets.
Define the rights strategy, identify suitable partners and establish the commercial terms.
Complete appropriate due diligence and definitive documentation before proceeding.
Support release requirements, reporting and settlement where our contractual role applies.
Selected acquisitions may use a dedicated legal entity to acquire and administer a defined film-rights package. The structure is determined on a project-by-project basis.
Dreamgate may originate, structure, coordinate or manage aspects of the transaction. Its exact role is defined separately for each project.
Significant transactions may involve review of corporate identity, registration, authorized representatives, ownership where appropriate, distribution history, territory capabilities, references, contractual authority, banking information, transaction funds and sanctions considerations.
Agreed safeguards may include payment milestones, conditions precedent, evidence of funds, bank confirmations, escrow, controlled closing, direct payments, delivery conditions, transaction-specific accounts and independent professional advisers. Availability depends on the transaction and applicable requirements.
Dreamgate may engage legal counsel, accountants, tax advisers, banks, escrow providers, corporate-service providers and distribution specialists. No institution’s endorsement or involvement is implied without a formally established relationship authorized for disclosure.
Dreamgate aims to conduct significant transactions in accordance with applicable contractual, corporate, tax, banking, anti-money-laundering, sanctions and other relevant requirements. Independent advice may be obtained where appropriate.
Selected acquisitions may require capital or commercial participation beyond Dreamgate’s operating resources. Where legally permissible and commercially appropriate, suitable professional, strategic or other qualified counterparties may be considered for a defined transaction, subject to appropriate legal, regulatory, tax, financial and commercial advice.
Nothing on this website is an invitation, offer or solicitation to invest in securities, a collective investment scheme or any other regulated financial product.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
05 / THE PEOPLE BEHIND DREAMGATE
Our vision is a trusted international distribution platform for Indian cinema. Our mission: connect content, structure opportunity and execute professionally.

Contributing to company strategy, commercial development, international partnerships and film distribution activities.
ashwin@dreamgates.uk
Contributing to business development, rights opportunities, transaction strategy and international distribution relationships.
tony@dreamgates.ukDreamgate Entertainments Ltd ? United Kingdom
OUR FILMS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Authorized projects and company announcements will be shared here as Dreamgate completes its distribution and rights transactions.
06 / START A CONVERSATION
A film ready to travel. A territory you know inside out.
A partnership worth exploring.