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Rocket Science (film production company)

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Rocket Science
IndustryFilm industry, Independent film production and sales
Founded2016; 10 years ago (2016) in London, United Kingdom
FounderThorsten Schumacher
Headquarters,
United Kingdom
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsMotion pictures
Services
Number of employees
12-20[1]
Websiterocket-science.net

Rocket Science is an independent film production, financing and sales company based in the United Kingdom.

History

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Rocket Science was founded in 2016 in London by Thorsten Schumacher, as an independent media company with a focus on film financing, development and international sales.[2][3] Since releasing its first theatrical feature film in 2018, Rocket Science has represented a catalogue of over forty feature films.[4][5][6][7]

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ "Rocket Science LinkedIn". LinkedIn. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  2. ^ Lodderhose, Diana (12 October 2016). "Former Hanway Films Exec Thorsten Schumacher Launches Rocket Science". Deadline. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  3. ^ Barraclough, Leo (12 October 2016). "Former HanWay Chief Thorsten Schumacher Launches Rocket Science". Variety. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  4. ^ "On Chesil Beach International Box Office". www.the-numbers.com. The Numbers. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  5. ^ "Rocket Science Industries Limited". www.rocket-science.net. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  6. ^ Ravindran, Manori (10 July 2021). "Rocket Science Takes Off in Cannes, Champions Independent Model Amid Streamer Surge". Variety. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  7. ^ "Rocket Science Filmography". pro.imdb.com.
  8. ^ Jr, Mike Fleming (2 May 2024). "Hot Cannes Package: Chris Evans, Anya Taylor-Joy, Salma Hayek Pinault & Brendan Fraser Lead Cast On Romain Gavras-Directed 'Sacrifice'". Deadline.
  9. ^ Kay, Jeremy. "Liam Neeson boards action thriller 'Hotel Tehran', Rocket Science kicks off Cannes sales". Screen.
  10. ^ Tabbara, Mona. "'The Queen Of Fashion' wraps UK shoot and unveils full cast, adding Dane DeHaan, Stacy Martin, Joe Cole and Ncuti Gatwa". Screen.
  11. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (24 September 2025). "'Cliffhanger' Reboot Gets U.S. Distribution With Row K In New Buyer's Biggest Deal To Date". Deadline.
  12. ^ Kay, Jeremy. "Europe shoot set for 'Riddick: Furya' with Vin Diesel; Rocket Science announces pre-sales". Screen.
  13. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (16 February 2023). "Zoe Saldaña & AGBO Action Pic 'The Bluff' Drops Into EFM With Prime Video Snapping Up International In First Big Deal On The Ground". Deadline.
  14. ^ Grobar, Matt (2 May 2024). "Louis Leterrier To Direct Sci-Fi Horror Pic '11817'; Rocket Science, CAA Launching Sales At Cannes". Deadline.
  15. ^ Ritman, Alex (9 May 2024). "Tom Hiddleston, Willem Dafoe to Star in Biopic of Famed Everest Mountaineer Tenzing Norgay for See-Saw Films, Rocket Science". Variety.
  16. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (6 November 2025). "'Next Life': First Look At Emilia Clarke & Edgar Ramirez In Romantic Comedy-Drama; Rocket Science Boards For AFM". Deadline.
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