First came made-for-TV movies. Next up: made-for-Netflix?

Barely a week after launching a $7.99, streaming-only monthly service plan, Netflix has secured another exclusive licensing deal with FilmDistrict, allowing Netflix to show first-run films without having to air on premium cable channels first.

Starting in 2011, the films will be available in Netflix's pay-TV catalogue just a few months after its DVD releases. Movies include crime film "Drive" starring Carey Mulligan (pictured) and Ryan Gosling, and sci-fi adventure "Lockout" starring Guy Pearce and Maggie Grace.

According to a press release, FilmDistrict will theatrically distribute four to eight films a year.

Netflix recently secured similar content deals with Relativity Media and Nu Image/Millenium Films, effectively cutting out the traditional cable channel from the distribution flow. In August, Netflix reportedly paid $1 billion for a five-year contract with Epix, which added Lionsgate, MGM and Paramount films to its library.

Earlier this year, Netflix also signed agreements with Warner Brothers, Fox and Universal to not rent out their new releases until about a month after they go on sale.

"Broadening the variety and timeliness of content available for Netflix members to watch instantly is among the company's highest priorities as it rapidly transforms itself into a service focused on streaming movies and TV shows over the Internet," the company said in a press release.

FilmDistrict was formed in early October by Oscar-winning producer Graham King (The Departed, Blood Diamond) and his partners, Tim Headington and Peter Schlessel.