Transmission Films
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film production and distribution |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Founder | Richard Payten, Andrew Mackie |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
Area served | Australia, New Zealand |
Key people | Richard Payten, Andrew Mackie |
| Parent | See-Saw Films |
| Website | www |
Transmission Films is a film production and distribution enterprise operating out of Sydney, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand. Established in 2008 by Richard Payten and Andrew Mackie, both former general managers at Dendy Films, the company has developed a significant presence in the Australasian film industry.
History
Transmission Films was launched in 2008 by Richard Payten and Andrew Mackie, who previously held leadership roles at Dendy Films. Early in its development, the company collaborated with Paramount Pictures. In 2015, Transmission expanded its distribution reach by entering into a multi-year agreement with Sony Pictures for home entertainment output.
By 2009, Transmission had taken on the responsibility for physical distribution on behalf of Footprint Films, an Australian-based company.
The company has distributed a wide array of films throughout Australia and New Zealand. Its portfolio includes titles such as Rare Exports, The King's Speech, Amour, Samson & Delilah, The Railway Man, Calvary, Shame, Tracks, Mr. Turner, Holding the Man, Suffragette, Carol, and Brooklyn. Additionally, Transmission has managed local distribution for prominent New Zealand productions like The World's Fastest Indian, Boy, The Dark Horse, and The Dead Lands.
Description
Headquartered in Sydney, Transmission Films operates as an affiliate of See-Saw Films, an acclaimed production company recognized for Oscar-winning works including The King's Speech, Shame, and Lion.
Ranking
In May 2012, principals Andrew Mackie and Richard Payten were ranked 23rd among the most influential figures in the Australian arts sector by The Australian. By 2014, Transmission Films earned distinction as the top-rated Australian distributor on the television program At The Movies.
Film distributions
| Year | Film | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The World's Fastest Indian | Roger Donaldson |
| 2009 | Samson & Delilah | Warwick Thornton |
| 2010 | Boy | Taika Waititi |
| 2010 | Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale | Jalmari Helander |
| 2011 | Shame | Steve McQueen |
| 2011 | The King's Speech | Tom Hooper |
| 2012 | Amour | Michael Haneke |
| 2012 | In the House | François Ozon |
| 2013 | The Railway Man | Jonathan Teplitzky |
| 2013 | Tracks | John Curran |
| 2014 | Mr. Turner | Mike Leigh |
| 2014 | The Dark Horse | James Napier Robertson |
| 2014 | The Dead Lands | Toa Fraser |
| 2014 | Calvary | John Michael McDonagh |
| 2015 | Holding the Man | Timothy Conigrave |
| 2015 | Suffragette | Sarah Gavron |
| 2015 | Carol | Todd Haynes |
| 2015 | Strangerland | Kim Farrant |
| 2015 | Brooklyn | John Crowley |
| 2019 | Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan | Kriv Stenders |
| 2019 | The Nightingale | Jennifer Kent |
| 2019 | Ride Like a Girl | Rachel Griffiths |