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ABOUT US
Skint Film Company is a British film studio founded in 2019 by MetFilm School graduate Ryan J. Smith. From its base in Lancashire, the company has quietly built one of the most efficient and effective production pipelines in contemporary UK independent film.
Original feature films are written, directed, produced, shot and delivered to major global streaming platforms on budgets that would barely cover a single day’s catering on a conventional production.
Lottery, Talking to Ghosts, Kid and Arthur’s Empire have all reached international audiences on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Tubi, Plex, Google Play and YouTube Movies. The most recent, Arthur’s Empire, premiered at the 2026 Raindance Film Festival with nominations for Best Film, Best Director (Ryan J. Smith) and Best Actor (Jake Waring) before moving swiftly to Amazon Prime Video. Springer: A Dangerous Game and Scratchcard are slated for a 2027 release.
"The work Skint Film Company does is biblical."
- Elliot Grove, founder of
Skint Film Company has earned consistent industry recognition in publications including British Cinematographer, Film Stories and Pro Moviemaker for its emphasis on low-footprint productions and the smart implementation of contemporary filmmaking technologies. The studio’s approach is increasingly relevant to larger production companies, streamers and producers seeking scalable, cost-controlled original content in a market where budgets are under intense scrutiny.
This production model has attracted attention beyond distribution. Skint was invited to deliver the inaugural masterclass at MetFilm School Leeds and to contribute to industry panels at the 2025 Manchester Film Festival. The company continues to expand its slate with projects including Springer: A Dangerous Game and Scratchcard, maintaining the same disciplined methodology while beginning to open opportunities for additional emerging talent and potential collaborations.
"The work Skint Film Company does is biblical."
- Elliot Grove, founder of
For established film studios, streamers, sales agents and producers, Skint Film Company offers something increasingly scarce and valuable: a proven independent British partner that can deliver finished, marketable, festival-premiered feature films at a fraction of conventional cost, with existing platform relationships and a clear track record of audience reach.
Skint Film Company remains committed to producing and distributing wholly original feature films across a range of genres for global audiences. The forthcoming slate continues the ethos established with Lottery: tell stories that matter, shoot them with absolute discipline, finish them to a fully professional standard, and place them in front of audiences without unnecessary intermediaries or diluted ownership.
For producers, studios, streamers and platforms seeking original British content that is efficient to produce, distinctive in voice and proven in the market, the conversation begins here.