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The company was founded in 1976 by Andi Engel (11 November 1942 – 26 December 2006), a German-born film enthusiast, and his then wife, Pamela Balfry, who had a background working with [[Richard Roud]] at the [[London Film Festival]]. She became Artificial Eye's first managing director.<ref name=Independent/><ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/news/2007/jan/15/guardianobituaries.filmnews The Guardian, 15 January 2007: Obituary, Andi Engel] Retrieved 2012-10-25</ref> |
The company was founded in 1976 by Andi Engel (11 November 1942 – 26 December 2006), a German-born film enthusiast, and his then wife, Pamela Balfry, who had a background working with [[Richard Roud]] at the [[London Film Festival]]. She became Artificial Eye's first managing director.<ref name=Independent/><ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/news/2007/jan/15/guardianobituaries.filmnews The Guardian, 15 January 2007: Obituary, Andi Engel] Retrieved 2012-10-25</ref> |
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Since 2006, Artficial Eye has been part of '''Curzon World''', a group of companies in the film entertainment industry which also includes the [[Curzon Cinemas|Curzon chain]] of 11 cinemas plus eight joint venture cinemas,<ref>[http://www.curzoncinemas.com/cinemas/ Curzon: Our cinemas] Retrieved 2012-10-25</ref> [[video on demand]] service [[Curzon Home Cinema]], the retail DVD distributor Fusion Media Sales, and [[horror film]] distributor Chelsea Films (launched in 2010).<ref name=Curzon>[http://corporate.curzon.com Curzon group website] Retrieved 2015-10-27</ref> |
Since 2006, Artficial Eye has been part of '''Curzon World''', a group of companies in the film entertainment industry which also includes the [[Curzon Cinemas|Curzon chain]] of 11 cinemas plus eight joint venture cinemas,<ref>[http://www.curzoncinemas.com/cinemas/ Curzon: Our cinemas] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.is/20130120041347/http://www.curzoncinemas.com/cinemas/ |date=20 January 2013 }} Retrieved 2012-10-25</ref> [[video on demand]] service [[Curzon Home Cinema]], the retail DVD distributor Fusion Media Sales, and [[horror film]] distributor Chelsea Films (launched in 2010).<ref name=Curzon>[http://corporate.curzon.com Curzon group website] Retrieved 2015-10-27</ref> |
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Curzon Artificial Eye releases some 20 new theatrical films and 30 DVD and Blu-ray titles in the UK each year, as well as digital releases via several platforms, such as [[iTunes]] and in-house Curzon Home Cinema.<ref name=Curzon/> |
Curzon Artificial Eye releases some 20 new theatrical films and 30 DVD and Blu-ray titles in the UK each year, as well as digital releases via several platforms, such as [[iTunes]] and in-house Curzon Home Cinema.<ref name=Curzon/> |
Revision as of 18:48, 15 August 2017
Industry | Film distribution |
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Founded | 1976 |
Founder | Andi Engel[1] Pamela Balfry[2] |
Headquarters | , United Kingdom |
Key people | Louisa Dent (MD, Artificial Eye) Philip Knatchbull (CEO, CAE) Tony Tabatznik (Chairman and majority owner, Curzon World) |
Products | Film |
Parent | Curzon World |
Website | Curzon Artificial Eye |
Curzon Artificial Eye is a British film distributor, specialising in independent, foreign-language and art house films for cinema and home entertainment.[3]
The company was founded in 1976 by Andi Engel (11 November 1942 – 26 December 2006), a German-born film enthusiast, and his then wife, Pamela Balfry, who had a background working with Richard Roud at the London Film Festival. She became Artificial Eye's first managing director.[1][4]
Since 2006, Artficial Eye has been part of Curzon World, a group of companies in the film entertainment industry which also includes the Curzon chain of 11 cinemas plus eight joint venture cinemas,[5] video on demand service Curzon Home Cinema, the retail DVD distributor Fusion Media Sales, and horror film distributor Chelsea Films (launched in 2010).[6]
Curzon Artificial Eye releases some 20 new theatrical films and 30 DVD and Blu-ray titles in the UK each year, as well as digital releases via several platforms, such as iTunes and in-house Curzon Home Cinema.[6]
References
- ^ a b The Independent, 4 January 2007: Obituary, Andi Engel Retrieved 2012-10-25
- ^ BFI database: Engel, Pamela Retrieved 2012-10-25
- ^ Hollywood Reporter, 7 November 2011: Artificial Eye Scores With More Than Half European Film Academy Nominations On Its Release Roster Retrieved 2012-10-25
- ^ The Guardian, 15 January 2007: Obituary, Andi Engel Retrieved 2012-10-25
- ^ Curzon: Our cinemas Archived 20 January 2013 at archive.today Retrieved 2012-10-25
- ^ a b Curzon group website Retrieved 2015-10-27
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