Celluloid Junkie is proud to announce that nominations are now officially open for the fourth edition of our Top Women in Global Distribution list — celebrating 50 exceptional women shaping the future of film distribution worldwide.

The 2025 list will be published on December 16th, following the success of our ninth annual Top Women in Global Cinema list in June. With a shorter nomination window this year, you have just under six weeks to submit names deserving of a place via this form – so don’t delay, submit your nominations today!

And similarly to the cinema exhibition list, this year sees an important change to the nominations process. To make the selection procedure as fair and straightforward as possible we’re introducing some simple criteria, which, ultimately, help us to produce the most deserving list possible. We ask that nominees meet the following criteria:

• Candidate should have been working in film distribution for a minimum of two years.
• Candidate should hold at least a management level position. 
• Candidate should be able to demonstrate extracurricular activities / achievements / recognition / initiatives. These don’t necessarily have to be directly related to the distribution industry but can be outlined via the submission form.

Specifically, we’re looking for how nominees have made a positive difference to their company beyond their daily work, which in turn, has contributed to the broader distribution and / or film industries. Along with any career highlights and background information, please be sure to update any nomination with relevant accomplishments from the last 12-18 months.

And without revealing any names yet, we’re also pleased to share that this year’s initiative has already received early sponsorship support from some soon-to-be revealed industry partners — with two sponsorship opportunities still available. As an independent publication, we rely on your support to continue championing the achievements of women across our industry. Our thanks go to those who’ve already joined us — and to any future partners considering it.

To learn more, contact Shana Nichols, CJ’s Sponsorship Director, at shana.nichols@celluloidjunkie.com.

After an incredible year of industry milestones and coverage, we’re entering the winter season with a jam packed 2026 on the horizon. We’re closing out 2025 with a celebration of the women driving global film distribution forward. Join us in recognising their impact — and submit your nominations today.