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Will Clarke

Chairman, Altitude Media Group (Altitude Film Distribution).

Will Clarke founded Altitude in May 2012 and leads the vertically integrated production, sales and UK distribution group alongside co-CEO Andy Mayson. He previously founded Optimum Releasing, which he sold to Studiocanal in 2006.

Career

RoleOrganisationYears
ChairmanAltitude Media Group (Altitude Film Distribution)Current
FounderOptimum Releasing—

Also at Altitude Media Group (Altitude Film Distribution)

  • Andy Mayson — Co-CEO

More in film distribution

  • Sara Frain — Managing Director, Picturehouse Entertainment, Picturehouse Entertainment
  • Jérémy Gabbay — COO & CFO, STUDIOCANAL
  • Peter Levinsohn — Chairman, Global Distribution, Universal Pictures
  • Anna Marsh — Member of the Management Board, Deputy CEO of CANAL+, CEO of STUDIOCANAL and Chief Content Officer of CANAL+, STUDIOCANAL
  • Jim Orr — President, Domestic Theatrical Distribution, Universal Pictures
  • Aurélien Dauge — EVP Theatrical Distribution, France, Gaumont

Sources

  1. About | Altitude Films — checked 26 September 2026
  2. Altitude Strikes JV With Ex-YouTube EMEA Boss, Extends Saban Deal - Variety — checked 26 September 2026
  3. ALTITUDE FILM DISTRIBUTION LIMITED officers - Companies House — checked 26 September 2026

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