Embankment Films

What Embankment Films does

Embankment Films is a London-based independent film sales agent and international distributor founded in 2012 by Tim Haslam and Hugo Grumbar. The company specialises in the global commercialisation of scripted (feature films and dramas) and unscripted (documentaries and non-fiction programming) entertainment, licensing content to distribution platforms in more than 70 countries. Its portfolio includes award-winning titles such as The Father, Golda, The Son, McQueen, Purple Hearts and Military Wives, and the company describes itself as "one of the world's premiere independents" in the international sales segment.

The commercial model is deal-by-deal international sales and distribution licensing — pricing is negotiated on a case-by-case basis and is not publicly disclosed. Content is acquired from third-party producers and, increasingly, co-produced internally (notably through a partnership with John Gore Studios on titles such as My Duchess). Sales are executed through direct relationships with international distributors, sales agents and platforms, anchored by an annual Cannes Film Festival market presence and earned media in industry publications including Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter and The Guardian. Distribution operates across two core product lines (Scripted and Unscripted), supported by territory-dedicated sales executives covering Western Europe, DACH, Eastern Europe and SE Asia.

Embankment operates with a flat, founder-led structure of 11-50 employees, combining co-founders/Partners (Haslam, Grumbar, Kevin Loader) with functional heads across sales, acquisitions, production, marketing and legal (COO Nick Taussig, General Counsel Libby D'Arcy, Head of Acquisitions Archie Faulks, Head of Marketing & Sales Clare Harris, Head of Production Zoe Sandhu, Head of Sales Paulina Taher). The company is privately held under Embankment Films Ltd (registered in England and Wales, company number 07563234), with no disclosed external funding, parent company, M&A activity, or public revenue figures in the source data.

Name

Embankment Films

Legal name

Embankment Films Ltd

Website

https://embankmentfilms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Embankment Films is a London-based independent film sales agent and international distributor, founded in 2012, that licenses scripted and unscripted entertainment to distribution platforms across more than 70 countries, handling both third-party acquisitions and internally produced projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Distribution & International Sales

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212), Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution (7829), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Sales Agency Representation & Deal Structuring (MPADAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business, Politics & Current Affairs Documentaries (MPADADAJ), Development & Packaging (IP Sourcing, Script, Attachments) (MPADAAAA)

Keywords

• Film distribution
• International sales
• Scripted content
• Unscripted content
• Film licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Embankment Films is an independent international sales agent and distributor that commercializes scripted and unscripted filmed entertainment globally. The company acquires, produces, and sells film rights (feature films, dramas, and documentaries) to distribution platforms across more than 70 countries. Its portfolio includes award-winning titles such as The Father, McQueen, Golda, The Son, and Military Wives, distributed via direct sales to international buyers, broadcasters, and streaming platforms.

Product overview

Embankment Films is a film distribution company specializing in global commercialization of high-quality, award-winning filmed entertainment. The company operates two core product lines: Scripted Content (feature films and dramas) and Unscripted Content (documentaries), which are distributed to platforms across over 70 countries globally. The portfolio includes both internally developed productions and third-party acquisitions, spanning genres from biographical dramas to fashion documentaries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scripted Content Distribution

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• John Gore StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJohn Gore Studios, the film company established by Broadway powerhouse John Gore, is a key production partner. My Duchess is the first film produced by John Gore Studios, with Embankment handling sales at Cannes.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Altitude Film Distribution: UK indie film sales agent and distributor handling features across multiple genres for international territories. Overlaps with Embankment's international sales mandate and target buyer base of platforms and exhibitors.
• Wild Bunch: European international sales, distribution, and production company handling independent features globally. Closely comparable to Embankment in sales-agent function and festival market presence, particularly at Cannes.
• Cornerstone Films: Independent UK-based international sales agent handling arthouse and commercial indie features. Similar role to Embankment at major markets, competing for premium titles and overlapping buyer relationships.
• HanWay Films: London-based international film sales agent handling independent features and documentaries for global distribution. Direct UK peer to Embankment's sales agency model with overlapping buyer network and Cannes market presence.
• Bankside Films: UK-based independent film sales and distribution company focused on premium scripted features for international markets. Comparable in size and remit to Embankment, with overlapping festival and buyer ecosystem.
• Protagonist Pictures: London-based international sales, financing, and production company for independent film. Directly comparable business model combining sales agency work with select production, similar to Embankment's hybrid model.

Broad incumbents

• NEON: US-based independent distribution and production company focused on prestige and festival titles. Comparable in arthouse positioning and Cannes activity, but with integrated US theatrical distribution that Embankment does not operate.
• A24: US-based independent studio handling production, sales, and distribution of prestige and arthouse features. Comparable in its curatorial indie sensibility and festival-led positioning, but operates at substantially larger scale and with self-distribution capacity.
• StudioCanal: Major European film sales and distribution operation owned by Canal+. Overlaps with Embankment's international sales role but offers far broader library, production, and acquisition capacity.
• Pathé International: Long-established European sales and distribution arm of Pathé with a much larger library and global infrastructure. Competes with Embankment for premium indie titles but at significantly greater scale and capital base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EmbankmentFilms
• Facebookfacebook.com/EmbankmentFilms
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/embankment-films-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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