Elevation Sales

What Elevation Sales does

Elevation Sales Ltd is a UK-based film and television distribution company focused on the physical home entertainment market (DVD and Blu-ray). Founded in 2004 and jointly owned since 2007 by Studiocanal and Lionsgate UK, the company positions itself as one of the UK's Top 10 Home Entertainment film distributors, aggregating content from approximately 20 label partners — including its two studio parents as well as Paramount, Mubi, Curzon, Vertical, Mattel, 88 Films and others — into a single UK distribution operation.

Its core offering is the sale and distribution of physical-format film and TV titles to UK retailers and consumers. The company sells through three routes: a traditional retail channel across the UK, a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront called Planet of Entertainment, and a B2B Managed Label Service that packages its sales, distribution, marketing and supply-chain infrastructure for third-party labels. Revenue mechanics are based on one-time license/sale of physical units rather than recurring subscriptions, with pricing not publicly disclosed. The customer segment is general UK consumers seeking access to award-winning, classic and branded film and TV content in physical form, while the supply side is concentrated among major studios and labels. The company employs 11–50 staff and is headquartered in London, with no disclosed AI/technology capabilities beyond standard e-commerce and distribution platform tooling.

Name

Elevation Sales

Legal name

Elevation Sales Ltd

Website

https://elevationsales.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elevation Sales is a London-based film and TV physical media distributor, jointly owned by Studiocanal and Lionsgate UK, aggregating roughly 20 label partners' catalogues for sale to UK retailers and consumers via retail and its Planet of Entertainment D2C storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Film and TV Physical Distribution: Elevation Sales generates revenue through the sales and distribution of film and television content in physical formats (DVD, Blu-ray, etc.) to retailers and direct consumers. The company distributes content from multiple label partners including Lionsgate, Paramount, StudioCanal, and independent labels through their catalogue of titles.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Elevation Sales sells and distributes film and television content in physical formats (DVD and Blu-ray) across the UK on behalf of multiple label partners. It supplies retailers with a broad catalogue of award-winning and classic titles, and operates the Planet of Entertainment direct-to-consumer website for consumer purchases. The company also offers a Managed Label Service providing label partners with sales, marketing, and retail distribution support for the UK physical market.

Product overview

Elevation Sales operates as a film product sales and distribution company offering a unified portfolio centered on physical market distribution. The core offering is the company's film distribution services, supported by the Managed Label Service for label partners. The Planet of Entertainment D2C website serves as the consumer-facing storefront for the company's extensive catalogue of films and television titles, including award-winning movies and all-time classics. Founded in 2004 and jointly owned by Studiocanal and Lionsgate UK since 2007, the company distributes across multiple retail channels while maintaining a direct-to-consumer online store.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Planet of Entertainment: A D2C (direct-to-consumer) website operated by Elevation Sales for customers to browse their extensive catalogue and purchase films directly.

Products and services

• Elevation Sales – Film Distribution Film and television sales and distribution services in physical formats (DVD, Blu-ray) across the UK on behalf of label partners, positioning the company as one of the UK's Top 10 Home Entertainment film distributors.
• Planet of Entertainment Direct-to-consumer (D2C) online store operated by Elevation Sales, enabling UK customers to browse the extensive film catalogue and purchase DVD/Blu-ray titles directly, featuring market-leading releases and curated Top Offers.
• Managed Label Service Service providing label partners with comprehensive sales, marketing, manufacturing, and retail distribution support for bringing their film and TV content to the UK physical market.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• StudiocanalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Studiocanal jointly acquired Elevation Sales in 2007 alongside Lionsgate UK. Studiocanal is a major film studio and content producer that provides film content for distribution through Elevation Sales' physical market operations.
• Lionsgate UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Lionsgate UK jointly acquired Elevation Sales in 2007 alongside Studiocanal. Lionsgate provides film content for distribution through Elevation Sales' physical market channel network.
• ParamountmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParamount is a label partner providing film content for physical distribution through Elevation Sales' catalogue.
• StudioCanalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudioCanal label content distributed through Elevation Sales' physical market channel.
• SignatureminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabel partner providing content for physical distribution.
• MubiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabel partner providing curated film content for physical distribution.
• CurzonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabel partner providing film content for physical distribution through Elevation Sales.
• VerticalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabel partner providing content for physical distribution.
• HiTminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabel partner providing content for physical distribution.
• MattelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabel partner providing content for physical distribution.
• KaleidoscopeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabel partner providing content for physical distribution.
• PHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabel partner providing content for physical distribution.
• IndicatorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabel partner providing content for physical distribution.
• ModernFilmsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabel partner providing content for physical distribution.
• HighFliersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabel partner providing content for physical distribution.
• LightbulbminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabel partner providing content for physical distribution.
• 88 FilmsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabel partner providing content for physical distribution.
• MVMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabel partner providing content for physical distribution.
• BlueFinchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabel partner providing content for physical distribution.
• DogWoofminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLabel partner providing content for physical distribution.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Studiocanal UK Home Entertainment: Studiocanal's UK home entertainment arm distributes film and TV content on physical formats through UK retailers. It is directly comparable as a UK physical media distributor, and is additionally a parent of Elevation Sales, making it the closest functional mirror of Elevation's core business.
• BFI Distribution: BFI Distribution releases the British Film Institute's curated film catalogue on physical formats in the UK, including remastered classics and arthouse titles. Directly comparable to Elevation as a UK-based distributor of curated film content on DVD/Blu-ray through retail and D2C channels.
• Arrow Video: Arrow Video is a UK-based boutique distributor specialising in physical media (Blu-ray, 4K UHD, limited editions) for cinephile and collector audiences. Comparable to Elevation because both distribute curated, label-driven film content through UK retail and D2C channels, with overlap in target customer and product format.
• Second Sight Films: Second Sight Films is a UK boutique distributor releasing curated film content on limited-edition physical formats with collector-grade packaging. Directly comparable to Elevation in product category (physical film distribution), customer (collectors/film enthusiasts), and channel mix (retail + D2C).
• Lionsgate UK Home Entertainment: Lionsgate's UK home entertainment division distributes Lionsgate film and TV content on DVD/Blu-ray across UK retail. It is directly comparable in product category and customer base, and is also a co-parent of Elevation Sales, sharing operational DNA with the subject company.
• Powerhouse Films (Indicator/Powerhouse Films): Powerhouse Films operates the Indicator label, a UK-based boutique distributor of premium physical editions (Blu-ray, 4K UHD) focused on classic, cult, and world cinema. Directly comparable to Elevation in product category (physical film distribution), customer (collectors), and curated label model — Indicator is also listed as one of Elevation's label partners.
• Eureka Entertainment: Eureka Entertainment is a UK distributor of classic and world cinema on physical media, operating the Masters of Cinema and Eureka Classics labels. Comparable to Elevation as a UK physical media distributor serving cinephile demand through retail and D2C.
• 101 Films: 101 Films is a UK distributor of cult, horror, and classic genre film on physical formats, including the 101 Black Label and 101 Films Presents lines. Comparable to Elevation in physical film distribution, label-driven release model, and UK retail/D2C channel mix.

Broad incumbents

• Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (UK): Warner Bros. Home Entertainment distributes Warner Bros. film and TV titles on physical formats across the UK through major retail and D2C. Comparable as a UK physical media distributor but operating at much larger scale across a broader studio slate.
• Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (UK): Sony Pictures Home Entertainment distributes Sony/Columbia film and TV titles on DVD/Blu-ray in the UK. Comparable as a UK physical media distributor serving retailers with mainstream studio content, but at substantially greater scale and with a narrower in-house label mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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