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Sigma Films〔http://screenbase.screendaily.com/production-companies/136〕 is a film company based in Glasgow, Scotland. The company was formed in 1996 by Gillian Berrie, David Mackenzie and Alastair Mackenzie - a producer, director and actor respectively. == History == Together they made the shorts ''California Sunshine'' and ''Somersault'' before going on to make their debut feature ''The Last Great Wilderness'', which was largely funded by lottery money and co-produced by Zentropa,〔 for which they were joined by new young producer Angus Pigott. Following the success of their first feature David Mackenzie then went on to direct ''Young Adam'' while Gillian strengthened links with co-producer Zentropa, spawning a prodigious co-production relationship which has seen Sigma contribute to a huge number of films including Lars Von Trier's ''Dogville'' and ''Manderlay'', Thomas Vinterburg's ''Dear Wendy'' and Oscar nominated ''After The Wedding'' from Susanne Bier.〔 Furthering the relationship with Zentropa are Andrea Arnold's Red Road and Morag Mackinnon's ''Donkeys''. Both films are part of the Advance Party scheme created from an idea by Gillian Berrie, Sisse Graum Jorgensen, and Lars Von Trier.〔 Gillian and David's second collaboration was Hallam Foe, starring Jamie Bell and Sophia Myles. Always keen to experiment the production embraced the then zeitgeist medium of blogging. The erstwhile blogger Hugh Macleod mentored Colin Kennedy while he wrote a (commentary ) on production aimed at providing a transparent account of the movie-making process. In 2011, they celebrated their 15th anniversary with the release of David Mackenzie's ''You Instead''.〔 Sigma Films have also been home to the short films of Johnny Barrington (''Trout'' and ''Terra Firma'') - and the music video from Colin Kennedy for We Are The Physics〔(Soho Shorts blog ), 30 June 2009〕 and Colin's first short film proper, I Love Luci. Colin Kennedy's first feature, Swung, is due to be released in 2015. As well as nurturing writing and directing talent Sigma also brings on new producers and have seen Anna Duffield (''Trout'', 'Terra Firma'', ''Donkey's''), Carrie Comerford (''Red Road'') and Brian Coffey (Starred Up, Citadel, ''I Love Luci'') begin their producing careers. Sigma also co-produced Jonathan Glazer’s "Under the Skin" starring Scarlett Johansson. The company has been the producing vehicle for the majority of David Mackenzie’s features including Hallam Foe, Perfect Sense, You Instead and Starred Up, which has picked up more than 12 awards and 11 award nominations. Due to be released in 2015 will be debuts from Colin Kennedy – "Swung" and Robert Carlyle "The Legend of Barney Thomson", both of which will have their premieres at the 2015 Edinburgh International Film Festival. Sigma also have a charity arm, JUMPCUT, dedicated to providing opportunities in the screen industries to young people. The 2014 JUMPCUT Summer Production short film, Dropping Off Michael has won several awards from international film festivals. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Sigma Films」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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