British Distributors

The following are findings into three leading British film distributors. Included is some information about the companies and examples of films in their catalogue which are particularly relevant to us.



StudioCanal UK (formerly Optimum Releasing)
Now a French owned company, however it has the third largest film catalogue in the world.
Relevant films:

• Four Lions - British black comedy
• Attack the Block - features teenagers with aspects of comedy and coming of age
• Submarine - coming of age comedy-drama

Momentum Pictures
At the forefront of UK film distribution with hit British films on its catalogue like Lost in Translation and the King's Speech.

Relevant films:

• Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - strong, enigmatic female lead
• Seven Psychopaths - British black comedy
• Chalet Girl - strong female lead with an interesting character arc

Entertainment Film Distributors
Leading UK distribution company with ties to blockbusters such as the Lord of the Rings trilogy and Brokeback Mountain.
   
Relevant films:

• Domino - strong female lead with similar dark themes of plotting and violence
• St. Trinians - features teenagers and several strong female characters
• My Week with Marilyn - focuses on the strong female lead and her effect on people around her