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What We Do.
At Sunrise Films, we are committed to bringing audiences the best of independent cinema by producing, distributing and selling films. Our distribution arm spreads across the US and key international territories where we are well connected with buyers globally and can both maximise audiences and returns for rights holders.
U.S. Distribution
International Distribution
International Sales
Film Production
Our Slate.
Since our founding in 2016, we have proudly distributed, produced, and represented a diverse range of titles across genres and territories.
Take a look at some of our films below.
Our Story.
Sunrise Films is a new, internationally focused production, distribution, and sales company launched by Rupert Preston and Nigel Williams.
The company produced high-stakes thriller THE ACCUSED, directed by BOILING POINT and ADOLESCENCE’S Philip Barantini, which debuted on Netflix in the UK, ANZ, and Canada in 2023. Sunrise also produced George Amponsah’s GASSED UP, which released theatrically in the UK through Vertigo Releasing in early 2024 and debuted afterwards on Amazon Prime.
Sunrise is also executive producing SAIPAN, starring Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke, which is premiering at the Toronto Film Festival, as well as the highly-anticipated ONE LAST DEAL starring Danny Dyer, which will be released in 2026.
Sunrise also holds international rights on GASSED UP and ONE LAST DEAL.
On the U.S. distribution side, Sunrise has released a multitude of titles including MR. BLAKE AT YOUR SERVICE starring legendary actors John Malkovich and Fanny Ardant, Nina Conti’s hilarious offbeat comedy SUNLIGHT, Freddy Macdonald’s buzzy SXSW debut SEW TORN, Luna Carmoon’s BAFTA-nominated debut HOARD featuring rising star Joseph Quinn, action thriller SUNRAY: FALLEN SOLDIER, which was created by and stars former Royal Marines Commandos, and Julia Jackman’s coming of age queer rom-com BONUS TRACK.
Rupert Preston is also the CEO of Vertigo Releasing and he has produced over 25 films including BRONSON, THE SWEENEY, PUSHER, HORRID HENRY: THE MOVIE, and MONSTERS. Nigel Williams is the Chairman of Vertigo Releasing and Protagonist Pictures.
