Elevation Pictures


Elevation Pictures is a Canadian film distribution company founded in 2013 by Laurie May and co-led by Noah Segal. The company made its debut at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.

Films

Distribution deals

Since its debut in late 2013, Elevation has gathered a strong and growing list of feature films which they distribute theatrically in Canada.
Starting in late 2014, they have Canadian distribution rights to Black Bear Pictures, an American independent film company.
In July 2014, Elevation signed a home distribution deal with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment to distribute their titles on Blu-ray and DVD in the majority of Canada, starting with the 2014 film Oculus.
In August 2014, Elevation Pictures signed a services deal with Remstar Films, giving them exclusive rights to distribute their films in Quebec.

Titles

Films

Film YearCanadian Release DateFilm TitleGenreDirectorProduction Company
2014April 11, 2014OculusHorrorMike FlanaganBlumhouse Productions, WWE Studios, Intrepid Pictures and FilmDistrict
2014May 9, 2014LockeDramaSteven KnightIM Global, Shoebox Films
2014September 5, 2014Life After BethComedy, Horror, RomanceJeff BaenaAmerican Zoetrope, Abbolita Productions, Starstream Entertainment, XYZ Films
2014October 31, 2014Young OnesAction, Drama, Sci-FiJake PaltrowBifrost Pictures, Quickfire Films, Spier Films, Subotica Entertainment
2014October 31, 2014NightcrawlerCrime, DramaDan GilroyBold Films
2014December 12, 2014The Imitation GameBiography, Drama, ThrillerMorten TyldumBlack Bear Pictures, Bristol Automotive
2015January 23, 2015A Most Violent YearAction, Crime, DramaJ. C. ChandorBefore the Door Pictures, Washington Square Films, FilmNation Entertainment, Participant Media, Imagenation Abu Dhabi FZ
2015March 13, 201571Action, Drama, WarYann DemangeCrab Apple Films, Warp Films, Film4, BFI Film Fund, Screen Yorkshire, Creative Scotland
2015March 13, 2015The SearchDramaMichel HazanaviciusLa Petite Reine, Worldview Entertainment, La Classe Américaine, Georgian Film Investment Group, Sarke Studio
2015March 20, 2015The GunmanAction, Crime, DramaPierre MorelNostromo Pictures, Silver Pictures, StudioCanal
2015April 3, 2015While We're YoungComedy, DramaNoah BaumbachIAC Films
2015April 7, 2015The RewriteComedyMarc LawrenceCastle Rock Entertainment, Reserve Room
2015April 10, 2015Danny CollinsComedy, DramaDan FogelmanBig Indie Pictures, ShivHans Pictures
2015April 24, 2015Stay AwhileDocumentary, Drama, FamilyJessica EdwardsBUCK Productions
2015May 29, 2015I'll See You in My DreamsComedy, DramaBrett HaleyJeff Rice Films, Northern Lights Films, Part2 Pictures, Two Flints
2015July 10, 2015Big GameAction, AdventureJalmari HelanderAltitude Film Entertainment Ltd, Bavaria Film Partners, Head Gear Films, Subzero Film Entertainment, VisionPlus Fund I
2015August 5, 2015Shaun the Sheep MovieAnimation, ComedyRichard Starzak & Mark BurtonAardman Animations
2015August 21, 2015American UltraAction, ComedyNima NourizadehPalmStar Entertainment, The Bridge Finance Company, Circle of Confusion, Likely Story, Merced Media Partners, PalmStar Media Capital
2015September 25, 2015Pawn SacrificeBiography, CrimeEdward ZwickGail Katz Productions, MICA Entertainment, Material Pictures, PalmStar Media
2015October 9, 2015Hyena RoadDrama, WarPaul GrossRhombus Media, Buffalo Gal Pictures, Triple 7 Films, Whizbang Films
2015October 23, 2015RoomDramaLenny AbrahamsonFilm4, Element Pictures
2015October 30, 2015RegressionThrillerAlejandro AmenábarMod Producciones, First Generation Films, Himenóptero, Telefónica Studios
2015December 4, 2015LegendBiography, CrimeBrian HelgelandAnton Capital Entertainment, Cross Creek Pictures, StudioCanal, Working Title Films
2016February 5, 2016MojaveCrime, ThrillerWilliam MonahanAtlas Independent, Henceforth Pictures, MICA Entertainment, Relativity International
2016February 19, 2016The WitchHorrorRobert EggersParts and Labor, RT Features, Rooks Nest Entertainment, Code Red Productions, Scythia Films, Maiden Voyage Pictures, Mott Street Pictures, Pulse Films, Special Projects
2016February 26, 2016Triple 9Crime, DramaJohn HillcoatWorldview Entertainment, Anonymous Content, MadRiver Pictures
2016February 27, 2016Fathers and DaughtersDramaGabriele MuccinoAndrea Leone Films, Busted Shark Productions, Fear of God Films, Voltage Pictures
2016March 4, 2016RiverThrillerJamie M. DaggREDLABdigital, XYZ Films
2016April 22, 2016Sing StreetDrama, MusicalJohn CarneyCosmo Films, Distressed Films, FilmWave, Likely Story, PalmStar Entertainment
2016April 29, 2016Mother's DayComedy, DramaGarry MarshallGulfstream Pictures, Capacity Pictures, PalmStar Media
2016May 13, 2016A Bigger SplashErotic ThrillerLuca GuadagninoFrenesy Film Company, Cota Film, Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali, Regione Siciliana, Sicilia Film Commission, Sensi Contemporanei Cinema e Audiovisivo, StudioCanal
2016June 3, 2016Into the ForestDrama, Sc-FiPatricia RozemaRhombus Media, Bron Studios
2016June 17, 2016De PalmaDocumentary, BiographyNoah Baumbach & Jake PaltrowEmpire Ward Pictures
2016June 17, 2016GeniusBiography, DramaMichael GrandageDesert Wolf Productions, Riverstone Pictures, Ingenious, Pinewood Pictures
2016June 24, 2016Free State of JonesAction, DramaGary RossBluegrass Films, Larger Than Life Productions, Route One Films, Vendian Entertainment
2016July 15, 2016Closet MonsterDramaStephen DunnRhombus Media, Best Boy Productions
2016August 5, 2016IndignationDrama, RomanceJames SchamusBing Feng Bao Entertainment, Likely Story, RT Features, Symbolic Exchange
2016August 12, 2016ZoomAnimation, Comedy, DramaPedro MorelliRhombus Media, O2 Films
2016August 12, 2016AnthropoidBiography, History, ThrillerSean EllisLD Entertainment, 22h22, Lucky Man Films, Z Film Productions
2016September 16, 2016SnowdenBiography, CrimeOliver StoneEndgame Entertainment, Vendian Entertainment, KrautPack Entertainment
2016September 16, 2016'Documentary, MusicRon HowardApple Corps, Imagine Entertainment, White Horse Pictures
2016September 30, 2016Deepwater HorisonDisaster, DramaPeter BergDi Bonaventura Pictures, Participant Media
2016October 7, 2016DenialBiography, DramaMick JacksonBBC Films, Participant Media, Shoebox Films
2016October 14, 2016American HoneyAdventure, Drama, RomanceAndrea ArnoldMaven Pictures, Film4
2016October 21, 2016Mean DreamsThrillerNathan MorlandoWoods Entertainment
2016November 4, 2016Hacksaw RidgeBiography, Drama, HistoryMel GibsonCross Creek Pictures
2016November 11, 2016MoonlightDramaBarry JenkinsA24, Plan B Entertainment, PASTEL
2017January 13, 201720th Century WomenComedy, DramaMike MillsA24, Annapurna Pictures
2017January 20, 2017The FounderBiography, Drama, HistoryJohn Lee HancockFilmNation Entertainment, The Combine
2017January 27, 2017Trespass Against UsAction, Crime, DramaAdam SmithFilm4
2017January 27, 2017GoldCrime, DramaStephen GaghanBlack Bear Pictures, Living Films
2017February 3, 2017The SalesmanDrama, ThrillerAsghar Farhadi
2017February 10, 2017Below Her MouthDrama, RomanceApril MullenThe Movie Network
2017February 24, 2017The Girl with All the GiftsDrama, Horror, Sci-FiColm McCarthyAltitude Film Entertainment, Poison Chef
2017March 3, 2017Before I FallDrama, Fantasy, MysteryRy Russo-YoungAwesomeness Films, Jon Shestack Productions
2017March 10, 2017The Last WordComedy, DramaMark PellingtonFranklin Street, Myriad Pictures, Parkside Pictures, Wondros
2017March 17, 2017The Sense of an EndingDrama, MysteryRitesh BatraOrigin Pictures, BBC Films, CBS Films, FilmNation Entertainment
2017March 31, 2017The Zookeeper's WifeBiography, Drama, HistoryNiki CaroScion Films, LD Entertainment
2017April 7, 2017Giants of AfricaDocumentary, SportHubert DavisMaple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
2017April 14, 2017Their FinestComedy, Drama, RomanceLone ScherfigBBC Films
2017April 21, 2017Free FireAction, Comedy, CrimeBen WheatleyFilm4, Protagonist Pictures, Rook Films
2017April 21, 2017The Lost City of ZAdventure, Biography, DramaJames GrayKeep Your Head, MICA Entertainment, MadRiver Pictures, Plan B Entertainment
2017April 28, 2017The CircleDrama, Sci-Fi, ThrillerJames Ponsoldt1978 Films, Imagenation Abu Dhabi FZ, Likely Story, Playtone, Route One Entertainment
2017May 12, 2017The WallAction, Drama, ThrillerDoug LimanAmazon Studios, Big Indie Pictures, Picrow
2017June 8, 2017Megan LeaveyBiography, Drama, WarGabriela CowperthwaiteLD Entertainment, Calle Cruzada
2017June 10, 2017Undercover GrandpaComedy, FamilyEric CanuelCorus Entertainment, Vertical Entertainment
2017June 16, 2017Beatriz at DinnerComedy, DramaMiguel ArtetaBron Studios, Killer Films
2017June 30, 2017The Big SickComedy, Drama, RomanceMichael ShowalterApatow Films, FilmNation Entertainment, Story Ink
2017August 4, 2017LandlineComedy, DramaGillian RobespierreOddLot Entertainment, Route One Entertainment
2017August 18, 2017Good TimeCrime, Drama, ThrillerSafdie brothersElara Pictures, Rhea Films
2017September 14, 2017Long Time RunningDocumentary, MusicJennifer Baichwal and Nicholas de PencierBanger Films
2017September 29, 2017WoodshockDrama, ThrillerKate and Laura MulleavyCOTA Films, Waypoint Entertainment
2017October 13, 2017The Florida ProjectDramaSean BakerCre Film, Freestyle Picture Company, June Pictures, Sweet Tomato Films
2017October 20, 2017Human FlowDocumentaryAi Weiwei24 Media Production Company, AC Films, Participant Media
2017October 20, 2017BreatheBiography, Drama, RomanceAndy SerkisImaginarium Productions
2017October 27, 2017WonderstruckDrama, MysteryTodd HaynesAmazon Studios, Cinetic Media, FilmNation Entertainment, Killer Films, Picrow
2017October 27, 2017SuburbiconComedy, Crime, DramaGeorge ClooneyBlack Bear Pictures, Dark Castle Entertainment, Huahua Media, Silver Pictures, Smokehouse Pictures
2017November 3, 2017The Killing of a Sacred DeerDrama, Mystery, ThrillerYorgos LanthimosElement Pictures, A24, Film4
2017November 10, 2017Lady BirdComedy, DramaGreta GerwigIAC Films, Scott Rudin Productions, Entertainment 360
2017November 24, 2017The BreadwinnerAnimation, Drama, FamilyNora TwomeyAircraft Pictures, Cartoon Saloon, GKIDS, Guru Studio, Jolie Pas
2017November 24, 2017The Man Who Invented ChristmasBiography, Comedy, DramaBharat NalluriIngenious Media, Nelly Films, Parallel Films, Rhombus Media
2017December 1, 2017Sweet VirginiaDrama, ThrillerJamie M. DaggAutomatik, Oddfellows Entertainment, XYZ Films
2017December 1, 2017The Disaster ArtistBiography, Comedy, DramaJames FrancoGood Universe, New Line Cinema, Point Grey Pictures, RatPac-Dune Entertainment
2018January 19, 2018HostilesAdventure, Drama, WesternScott CooperGrisbi Productions, Waypoint Entertainment
2018January 19, 2018Forever My GirlDrama, Music, RomanceBethany Ashton WolfLD Entertainment
2018January 26, 2018Hollow in the LandDrama, Mystery, ThrillerScooter CorkleOddfellows Entertainment, Savath Pictures
2018February 23, 2018Every DayDrama, Fantasy, RomanceMichael SucsyLikely Story, FilmWave, Silver Reel, Orion Pictures
2018March 2, 2018The PartyComedy, DramaSally PotterAdventure Pictures, Oxwich Media
2018March 2, 2018NostalgiaDramaMark Pellington
2018March 9, 2018'HorrorJohannes RobertsFyzz Facility, White Comet Films, Bloom, Rogue Pictures
2018March 16, 2018The Death of StalinComedy, Drama, HistoryArmando IannucciQuad Productions, Main Journey, Gaumont, Panache Productions
2018April 6, 2018The Miracle SeasonDrama, SportSean McNamaraLD Entertainment, Apex Entertainment
2018April 13, 2018You Were Never Really HereCrime, Drama, MysteryLynne RamsayWhy Not Productions, Film4, Page 114
2018April 13, 2018Indian HorseDramaStephen CampanelliDevonshire Productions, Screen Siren Pictures
2018April 13, 2018BeirutDrama, ThrillerBrad AndersonRadar Pictures, ShivHans Pictures
2018April 20, 2018SubmergenceDrama, Romance, ThrillerWim WendersBackup Media, Green Hummingbird Entertainment, PalmStar Media
2018April 27, 2018Lean on PeteAdventure, DramaAndrew HaighThe Bureau, Film4
2018May 25, 2018On Chesil BeachDrama, Music, RomanceDominic CookeBBC Films, Number 9 Films
2018June 8, 2018HereditaryHorrorAri AsterA24, PalmStar Media, Finch Entertainment, Windy Hill Pictures
2018June 29, 2018Uncle DrewComedy, SportCharles Stone IIISummit Entertainment, Creators League Studio, Pepsi Productions, Temple Hill Entertainment
2018July 6, 2018Leave No TraceDramaDebra GranikBron Studios, Harrison Productions, First Look Media
2018July 20, 2018Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on FootBiography, Comedy, DramaGus Van SantAmazon Studios, Anonymous Content, Big Indie Pictures, Iconoclast
2018July 20, 2018Eighth GradeComedy, DramaBo BurnhamA24, IAC Films
2018July 27, 2018Generation WealthDocumentaryLauren GreenfieldEvergreen Pictures
2018July 27, 2018Our HouseDrama, Horror, ThrillerAnthony Scott BurnsProspero Pictures, Resolute Films and Entertainment, Senator Film Produktion, XYZ Films
2018August 3, 2018McQueenDocumentary, BiographyIan Bonhôte and Peter EttedguiMisfits Entertainment, Salon Pictures
2018August 10, 2018Dog DaysComedy, Drama, RomanceKen MarinoLD Entertainment
2018August 17, 2018Juliet, NakedComedy, Drama, MusicJesse PeretzRocket Science, Bona Fide Productions, Apatow Productions, Turnlet Films, Ingenious Media
2018August 24, 2018PapillonAdventure, Biography, CrimeMichael NoerCzech Anglo Productions, FishCorb Films, Red Granite Pictures
2018September 7, 2018PeppermintAction, Drama, ThrillerPierre MorelSTX Films, Lakeshore Entertainment, Huayi Brothers Media
2018September 14, 2018MandyAction, Fantasy, HorrorPanos CosmatosSpectreVision, Umedia, Legion M, Piccadilly Pictures, XYZ Films
2018September 21, 2018Assassination NationAction, Comedy, CrimeSam LevinsonBron Studios, Foxtail Entertainment
2018September 28, 2018ColetteBiography, Drama, HistoryWash WestmorelandNumber 9 Films, Killer Films, Bold Films, Pioneer Striking Films
2018October 5, 2018The Sisters BrothersAdventure, Comedy, CrimeJacques AudiardWhy Not Productions, Page 114, Apache Films
2018October 5, 2018Matangi/Maya/M.I.A.Documentary, Biography, MusicSteve LoveridgeCinereach, Hard Working Movies, Doc Society, Feature One
2018October 19, 2018The New RomanticComedy, Drama, RomanceCarly StoneDrive Films, Independent Edge Films, JoBro Productions & Film Finance
2018October 26, 2018What They HadDramaElizabeth ChomkoUnified Pictures, Bona Fide Productions, Look to the Sky Films
2018November 23, 2018At Eternity's GateBiography, DramaJulian SchnabelCBS Films, Riverstone Pictures, Iconoclast
2018December 2, 2018Elliot the Littlest ReindeerAnimation, FamilyJennifer WestcottAwesometown Entertainment, Double Dutch International, Elgin Road Productions
2018December 14, 2018Ben Is BackDramaPeter HedgesBlack Bear Pictures, 30West, Color Force
2018December 21, 2018Vox LuxDrama, MusicBrady CorbetBold Films, Killer Films, Andrew Lauren Productions
2018December 21, 2018Second ActComedy, Drama, RomancePeter SegalSTX Entertainment
2019January 11, 2019The UpsideComedy, DramaNeil BurgerLantern Entertainment
2019January 11, 2019DestroyerAction, Crime, DramaKaryn Kusama30West, Automatik Entertainment
2019January 25, 2019SerenityDrama, ThrillerSteven KnightGlobal Road Entertainment, IM Global, Shoebox Films, Starlings Entertainment
2019February 8, 2019ArcticDramaJoe PennaArmory Films, Pegasus Pictures, Union Entertainment Group
2019February 8, 2019Cold PursuitAction, Drama, ThrillerHans Petter MolandParadox Films, StudioCanal
2019March 1, 2019Apollo 11Documentary, HistoryTodd Douglas MillerCNN Films, Statement Pictures
2019March 1, 2019A Madea Family FuneralComedyTyler PerryTyler Perry Studios
2019March 22, 2019The Hummingbird ProjectDrama, ThrillerKim NguyenItem 7, Belga Productions
2019April 12, 2019Missing LinkAnimation, Adventure, ComedyChris ButlerLaika
2019April 12, 2019Amazing GraceDocumentary, MusicAlan Elliott and Sydney Pollack40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Al's Records and Tapes, Sundial Pictures
2019April 12, 2019The Best of EnemiesBiography, Drama, HistoryRobin BissellAstute Films, Material Pictures
2019April 12, 2019Mary MagdaleneDramaGarth DavisSee-Saw Films, Porchlight Films, Film4
2019April 19, 2019High LifeHorror, Science-FictionClaire DenisAlcatraz Films, Pandora Filmproduktion, Andrew Lauren Productions, Apocalypse Films, Arte, ZDF, Canal+, Ciné+
2019April 19, 2019Teen SpiritDrama, MusicMax MinghellaAutomatik Entertainment, Blank Tape, Interscope Films
2019May 17, 2019The Biggest Little FarmDocumentaryJohn ChesterFarmLore Films
2019June 21, 2019Child's PlayHorrorLars KlevbergBron Studios, Orion Pictures
2019July 3, 2019MidsommarDrama, Horror, MysteryAri AsterB-Reel Films, Square Pegs
2019July 12, 2019'Documentary, MusicNick Broomfield
2019August 9, 2019LuceDramaJulius OnahDream Factory Group, Altona Filmhaus
2019August 9, 2019Light of My LifeDramaCasey AffleckBlack Bear Pictures, Sea Change Media
2019August 30, 2019Brittany Runs a MarathonComedy, DramaPaul Downs ColaizzoMaterial Pictures, Picture Films
2019September 13, 2019HustlersComedy, Crime, DramaLorene ScafariaAnnapurna Pictures, Gloria Sanchez Productions, STX Films
2019September 19, 2019Random Acts of ViolenceHorrorJay BaruchelSND Films, Shudder
2019October 15, 2019CountdownHorrorJustin DecBoies / Schiller Film Group, Two Grown Men, Wrigley Pictures
2019November 8, 2019MidwayAction, Drama, HistoryRoland EmmerichCentropolis Entertainment, RuYi Media, Starlight Culture Entertainment Group, Street Entertainment, The Mark Gordon Company
2019November 15, 2019WavesDramaTrey Edward ShultsA24, Guy Grand Productions, JW Films
2019December 6, 2019'Animation, Adventure, ComedyLino DiSalvoON Animation Studios
2019December 13, 2019Code 8Sci-FiJeff ChanColony Pictures
2019December 25, 2019The Song of NamesDramaFrançois GirardSerendipity Point Films, No Sugar Films
2020February 21, 2020'HorrorWilliam Brent BellLakeshore Entertainment, STX Films
2020February 28, 2020Disappearance at Clifton HillDrama, Mystery, ThrillerAlbert ShinRhombus Media
2020March 6, 2020Run This TownBiography, DramaRicky TollmanCounterNarrative Films, JoBro Productions & Film Finance, Manis Film
2020March 27, 2020Blood QuantumHorrorJeff BarnabyProspector Films
2020May 8, 2020Spaceship EarthDocumentaryMatt WolffRadicalMedia
2020May 22, 2020The Painter and the ThiefDocumentaryBenjamin ReeMedieoperatørene, VGTV, Tremolo Productions
and Norwegian Film Institute
2020June 30, 2020American WomanDramaSemi ChellasAW Canada Films, Killer Films
2020July 10, 2020Guest of HonourDramaAtom EgoyanEgo Film Arts, The Film Farm
2020July 17, 2020Saint MaudHorrorRose GlassEscape Plan Productions, Film4 Productions, British Film Institute
2020August 14, 2020FatimaDramaMarco PontecorvoOrigin Entertainment, Rose Pictures, Panorama Films
2020August 28, 2020The CourierDramaDominic CookeFilmNation Entertainment, SunnyMarch
TBATBAThe Green KnightFantasyDavid LoweryA24, Ley Line Entertainment, Bron Studios, Sailor Bear
TBATBAThe FriendDramaGabriela CowperthwaiteBlack Bear Pictures, STX International, Scott Free Productions
TBATBAPossessorSci-Fi, ThrillerBrandon CronenbergTelefilm Canada, Rook Films, Arclight Films, Leeding Media
TBATBAStowawaySci-Fi, ThrillerJoe PennaXYZ Films, Rise Pictures
TBATBAThe Broken Hearts Gallery''Romantic ComedyNatalie KrinskyJuly Moon Productions, Kicked to the Curb Productions, No Trace Camping

TV series