T A P E Collective
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
T A P E Collective firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- T A P E Collective
- Legal name
- TAPE COLLECTIVE LTD
- Website
- https://tapecollective.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
T A P E Collective industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Independent Film Distribution
- NAICS
- Motion Picture and Video Exhibition (51213), Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins) (512131)
- SIC
- Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Community & Cultural Screenings (Museums, Cultural Centers) (MPADAKAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Film Festivals & Festival Organizers (MPADAKAD), Screening Rooms & Cinematheques (Nonprofit/Institutional) (MPADAKAF), Media Arts & Film/Photography Nonprofits (BPAGAHAJ)
Keywords
Where T A P E Collective is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- London
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
T A P E Collective business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Film Distribution: T A P E acquires and distributes feature and short films in UK and Ireland cinemas, earning distribution fees and theatrical revenue from releases such as 'Bye Bye Tiberias' and restored classics like 'Alma's Rainbow'.
- Event Curation & Programming: The collective curates and produces film seasons, guest curation programs, and screening events at partner venues, generating revenue through venue partnerships and audience ticket sales.
- Commissioned Writing & Content: T A P E offers paid opportunities for critical and thought-provoking pieces ranging from 1000-2000 words, commissioning writing for short films featured on Good Wickedry.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
T A P E Collective product offering
Product offeringCore offering
T A P E Collective acquires and distributes independent and under-served films theatrically in the UK and Ireland, curates themed film seasons combining film screenings with art, music, talks, and workshops, and runs the Good Wickedry short film programming platform. It also produces commissioned editorial writing, guest curation programmes, and live screening events at partner venues such as the Barbican Centre and BFI Southbank, with a specialisation in films by and about women of colour and filmmakers from mixed heritage and diaspora backgrounds.
Product overview
T A P E Collective is a film distribution and curation organization that operates as a multi-faceted platform for amplifying underrepresented voices in cinema. The core offerings include Good Wickedry (a short film streaming/programming platform), theatrical Feature Films Distribution, and curated seasonal programs like But Where Are You Really From? exploring mixed heritage identity. Supporting services include News & Essays (editorial content with commissioned writing), The Good Immigrant Podcast, Short Films Programming, Workshops & Industry Programs, Guest Curation, Outreach & Marketing, Design & Experiences, and Events. The collective was founded in 2015 and specializes in championing films by and about women and people of color, bringing festival-circuit works to broader audiences through theatrical releases, digital programming, and live events.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Good Wickedry: Short film programme featuring curated short films with weekly selections
Products and services
- But Where Are You Really From? Season A themed season of three film programmes (The Good Immigrant, Trippin' Over My Tongue, and Call Me By My Name) featuring 23 short films addressing othering and dual identity of mixed heritage filmmakers, screened at BFI Southbank and regional cinema partners across the UK, accompanied by The Good Immigrant Podcast.
- Feature Films Distribution UK and Ireland theatrical distribution of independent and under-served feature films, including releases such as 'Bye Bye Tiberias' and restored classics like 'Alma's Rainbow'.
- Good Wickedry
Quantifiable outcome
- Screened 23 short films addressing othering and belonging of dual identity filmmakers across the UK as part of 'But Where Are You Really From?' season
Companies that use T A P E Collective
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
T A P E Collective technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
T A P E Collective partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.
- BFI (British Film Institute)coreBFI partnered with T A P E for 'But Where Are You Really From?' season at BFI Southbank, including a month-long season and week-long digital takeover exploring mixed heritage identity. The season was made possible with BFI Audience Fund awarding funds from the National Lottery.
- Barbican CentrecoreBarbican Centre hosts T A P E screenings and events, including their 'But Where Are You Really From?' programming. T A P E also participated in the Barbican Young Programmers scheme where founders met.
- Collectives Invisible WomencoreT A P E partnered with Collectives Invisible Women to offer a residential retreat for independent curators and fellow collectives working with film and moving image, providing opportunities for professional development and creative collaboration.
- AFAC Documentary ProgrammeminorT A P E's project 'Nadjma' (working title) directed by Reman Sadani and produced by Isra Al Kassi was selected for AFAC Documentary Programme.
- Hyde Park Picture HousesupportingRegional cinema partner hosting screenings of 'But Where Are You Really From?' season programmes including The Good Immigrant, Trippin' Over My Tongue, and Call Me By My Name.
- Exeter PhoenixsupportingRegional cinema partner for 'But Where Are You Really From?' season programming, bringing T A P E curated content to audiences outside London.
- Somerset HousesupportingSomerset House hosted Queer House Party events presented by T A P E, expanding reach into cultural venue programming.
- Brainchild FestivalminorQueer House Party, associated programming through T A P E, presented events at Brainchild Festival.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
T A P E Collective competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Third Window Films: Third Window Films is a UK-based independent distributor specializing in Asian, genre, and arthouse cinema. Comparable to T A P E in being a small specialist UK distributor working with curated, niche film catalogues for theatrical and home-video release.
- ARRAY (Ava DuVernay's film collective): ARRAY is a nonprofit distribution collective founded by Ava DuVernay that acquires and distributes films by people of color globally. It mirrors T A P E's mission of championing underrepresented filmmakers through distribution, theatrical release, and community-driven programming, with the only key difference being a US-centric footprint.
- Birds' Eye View: Birds' Eye View is a UK organization focused on women's film and filmmaking, running film seasons, industry events, and audience development. It addresses the same women-of-color-adjacent programming mission as T A P E, although its focus is broader on women in film.
- Peccadillo Pictures: Peccadillo Pictures is a UK independent distributor with a strong reputation for LGBTQ+, world, and arthouse film distribution. Similar to T A P E in targeting mission-driven, audience-defined niche film markets in UK cinemas and beyond.
- Modern Films: Modern Films is a UK independent distributor specializing in arthouse and world cinema titles for theatrical, home video, and digital release. Comparable to T A P E in operating a curated distribution slate for niche audiences in the UK and Ireland.
- New Wave Films: New Wave Films is a UK independent film distributor and producer specializing in curated arthouse and world cinema. It is comparable to T A P E in being a small UK distributor operating across theatrical and digital channels with a curatorial lens.
Emerging players
- Club des Femmes: Club des Femmes is a UK-based arts collective curating feminist film screenings and events. It overlaps with T A P E's curated, community-engaged screening model and mission-driven programming, though at a smaller scale.
Broad incumbents
- BFI Distribution: BFI Distribution is the British Film Institute's own distribution arm, releasing curated heritage and independent films in the UK. It is a partner of T A P E (via BFI Player and BFI Southbank) but also overlaps as a larger incumbent distributing niche film in the UK.
- Arrow Films: Arrow Films is a UK-based independent distributor and home-video label with a large curated catalogue of arthouse, world, and genre cinema. It competes for similar audience attention and shelf space with T A P E's restored and curated titles, but at a much larger scale.
- Curzon: Curzon is a major UK arthouse cinema chain and home-video distributor with a much wider portfolio than T A P E. It competes for the same audience of arthouse and independent filmgoers in the UK but at significantly greater scale and with broader programming.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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T A P E Collective leadership team
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Profiles2 records
T A P E Collective funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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T A P E Collective M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about T A P E Collective
What does T A P E Collective do?
T A P E Collective acquires and distributes independent and under-served films theatrically in the UK and Ireland, curates themed film seasons combining film screenings with art, music, talks, and workshops, and runs the Good Wickedry short film programming platform. It also produces commissioned editorial writing, guest curation programmes, and live screening events at partner venues such as the Barbican Centre and BFI Southbank, with a specialisation in films by and about women of colour and filmmakers from mixed heritage and diaspora backgrounds.
Is T A P E Collective a public or private company?
T A P E Collective is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was T A P E Collective founded?
T A P E Collective was founded in 2015. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is T A P E Collective based?
T A P E Collective is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does T A P E Collective make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Film Distribution is the primary driver. The others are event Curation & Programming and commissioned Writing & Content.
Who are T A P E Collective's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Third Window Films, ARRAY (Ava DuVernay's film collective), Birds' Eye View, Peccadillo Pictures, Modern Films and New Wave Films. Club des Femmes is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are BFI Distribution, Arrow Films and Curzon.
Does T A P E Collective have an API?
No public API is recorded for T A P E Collective.
What industry is T A P E Collective in?
T A P E Collective's product category is Independent Film Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPADAKAH, Community & Cultural Screenings (Museums, Cultural Centers), with a secondary code of MPADAKAD, Film Festivals & Festival Organizers. Its NAICS code is 51213 and its SIC code is 7830.