Kill List Research

Production Companies

Warp X

Warp X is a British film production company which was founded in 2005, pro ducting feature films. It is a digital film studio that produces feature films in the UK with budgets usually between £400,000 and £800,000, therefore making their budgets low. As well as Kill List Warp X have produced films such as For Those in Peril, which was realised in 2013, and Tyrannosaur, which was realised in 2011.

Studio Canal

Studio Canal is a French-based production and distribution company that owns the third-largest film library in the world. Studio Canal was founded in 1988 by Pierre Lescure and the original function was to focus on French and European productions. It has strong links to Universal Studios meaning that Studio Canal have co-produced a lot of Universal's films. The highest grossing films for Studio Canal have been Terminator 2: Judgement Day, which grossed $519 million, Basic Instinct, which grossed $352 million, and The Tourist, which grossed $271 million worldwide.

Film Yorkshire(Screen Yorkshire)

For over 10 years, Film Yorkshire has been helping the film, TV, games and digital industries in Yorkshire. Its aim has always been to secure and support the very best projects, companies and individuals, helping to make Yorkshire one of the most sought after destinations for production in the UK. It has also been a part of films such as Tyrannosaur and Wuthering Heights.

Film Four

Film4 is a British film production company which is owned by Channel Four Television Corporation. The company has been responsible for backing a large number of films made in the UK. The company's first production was Walter, which was released in 1982. Prior to 1998, the company was identifies as Channel Four Films or FilmFour International. Later, the production company was re-branded as FilmFour which was to coincide with the launch of the TV channel. In 2004, Tessa Ross became head of both Film4 and Channel 4 drama. The same Film4 Productions was introduced in 2006. Films which Film Four have produced include films such as Never Let Me Go, 12 Years A Slave and 24 Hour Party People.

UK Film Council

The UK Film Council was a non-departmental public body set up in the 2000 by the Labour Government to develop and promote the film industry in the UK. It was funded by various sources including the National Lottery. On 26th July 2010, the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition announces that the council would be abolished. UK Film Council closed on the 31st March 2011, with many of its functions passing to the British Film Institute. The aim of the UK Film Council was "To stimulate a competitive, successful and vibrant UK film industry and culture, and to promote the widest possible enjoyment and understanding of cinema throughout the nations and regions of the UK. The UKFC had a mandate that spans cultural, social and economic priorities".

Rook Films

Rook Films was founded in 2010 and its registered office in Sheffield. Rook Films is a Private Limited Company registered in with the Companies House and the accounts submission requirement is categorised as 'total exemption small'. The annual turnover is £6.5 million or less, the balance sheet is £3.26 million or less, employs 50 or less employees and the company is exempt from audit.

Distributors

Optimum Releasing(UK)

Optimum began in 1999 and lasted until 2011. The company's image was that of a modern and independent distributor of new releases and back catalogues.  Films were released under four strands Optimum Releasing, Optimum Home Entertainment, Optimum Classic and Optimum World. The latter three appear to still be in use, despite the company's name chance. Optimum released over 200 films a year and were one of the most prominent distributors in the UK independent film and world cinema market. Kill List, The Guard and a re-release of Whisky Galore! were the last titles released under the Optimum Releasing banner. The company is now known as Studio Canal.

IFC Midnight(US)
IFC Films is an American film distrbution company based in New York City. It distributes independent films and documentaries under the IFC Films, Sundance Seletcs and IFC Midnight brands. IFC Midnight has distributed films such as Inner Demons, Premature and Contracted.