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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 an 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 also executive produced SAIPAN, starring Steve Coogan and Éanna Hardwicke, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, as well as ONE LAST DEAL, starring British favourite Danny Dyer.
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 Rebel Wilson's directorial debut THE DEB, the critically-acclaimed prison thriller WASTEMAN, starring rising talents David Jonsson and Tom Blyth, and the crowd-pleasing soccer biopic SAIPAN, starring Éanna Hardwicke and Steve Coogan,
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.