A Sudden Departure: What Laurie May's Exit Means for Indie Film Laurie May's decision to step down as co president of Elevation Pictures has sent shockwaves through the indie film distribution world, where she has been a driving force since 2013.
Her departure marks a significant shift in leadership and raises questions about the future direction of the company.
Elevation Pictures has carved out a niche for itself by partnering with American distributors such as Black Bear, Neon, and A24 to bring independent filmmakers and art house titles to Canadian audiences.