Photon Films

Photon Films (formerly Pacific Northwest Pictures) is an independent, Toronto-based entertainment company specializing in the development, financing, production, and distribution of feature films for both domestic and international markets. Launched in 2010 and rebranded as Photon Films in July 2021, the company acquires and releases Canadian and international filmed entertainment across all distribution platforms including theatrical, home entertainment, on-demand, cable, broadcast television, and streaming. Known for distributing critically acclaimed films such as Sound of Metal, Shiva Baby, My Animal, and works by directors including Hirokazu Kore-eda and Ken Loach, Photon Films is regarded as a leading Canadian independent film distributor with a strong emphasis on curated, high-quality cinema.