Sunrise Films

Sunrise Films is a UK-based, internationally focused independent film production, distribution, and international sales company founded in 2016 by Rupert Preston and Nigel Williams, who also lead Vertigo Releasing. The company produces high-quality independent features and distributes them across the US, UK/Ireland, and key international territories, leveraging deep global buyer relationships built through Vertigo Releasing. Notable productions include Philip Barantini's The Accused (Netflix, 2023) and George Amponsah's Gassed Up (Amazon Prime/theatrical, 2024), while its growing US distribution slate includes titles such as Hoard, Mr. Blake at Your Service, Bang Bang, and Wasteman. Sunrise operates as a separate but closely integrated entity alongside Vertigo Releasing, sharing its 15-person team and global network to maximize audience reach and rights value for independent filmmakers.