Annapurna Pictures Overview
Pro stress-test →Annapurna Pictures is an American independent media company founded by Megan Ellison on April 2, 2011, and based in Los Angeles, California. It is active in film, television and theatrical production, and video game publishing. The company has established itself as a major player in prestige and auteur-driven cinema while expanding into gaming.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →Annapurna Pictures was founded as a production and financing company focusing on high-end auteur-driven cinema. In December 2016, the company announced its new division, Annapurna Interactive, to produce, develop, and distribute video games, and has become a major publisher of independently made games. In January 2017, the company announced it would begin distributing films, with the first being Detroit directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Annapurna competes with other independent production and financing companies such as Plan B Entertainment, Blumhouse Productions, and A24 for prestige film projects and emerging talent. In gaming, Annapurna Interactive competes with other independent game publishers including Devolver Digital and Annapurna's own peers in the indie publishing space.
Industry Context
Annapurna Pictures operates in Film and Television Production & Distribution.
Key facts
Founded: 2011 · Headquarters: Los Angeles, US · Employees: 10 · Revenue: N/A