Pictorial Films Ltd wound up by High Court under 2026 order
The High Court of Justice made a winding-up order against Pictorial Films Ltd on 17 June 2026, with the Official Receiver appointed liquidator. Full notice and Companies House record.
Information for general guidance, drawn from the public record. Not legal, financial, or insolvency advice. If you are affected by an insolvency, consult a licensed practitioner or qualified solicitor.
The High Court of Justice made a winding-up order against Pictorial Films Ltd on 17 June 2026, placing the Newbury-based film production company into compulsory liquidation. Compulsory liquidation is imposed by a court order, unlike a voluntary winding-up, which is resolved by the company's own members.
A winding-up order puts a company into compulsory liquidation, after which a liquidator gathers its assets and distributes them to creditors. The petition that led to the order was filed on 27 April 2026, leaving a gap of roughly seven weeks between that filing and the order being sealed under case number 003273 of 2026.
The liquidator
S Carter of the Official Receiver's office has been appointed liquidator, with the appointment taking effect on 17 June 2026, the same date as the winding-up order. The Official Receiver is a civil servant of the Insolvency Service who automatically takes office as liquidator on most winding-up orders. Carter can be contacted at PO Box 16661, Birmingham, B2 2HY, by telephone on 0300 678 0016, or by email at SouthWest.OR@insolvency.gov.uk.
The company
Pictorial Films Ltd was incorporated on 22 July 2020 and operated in motion picture production, classified under SIC code 59111. Its registered office is at 2 Communications Road, Greenham Business Park, Newbury, Berkshire, RG19 6AB. The company has no previous trading names on record at Companies House.
The most recent accounts filed at Companies House were made up to 29 September 2022, prepared on a total exemption full basis. No secured charges are registered against the company.
The directors
Gursimranjit Singh has been a director since 14 September 2020 and held that role at the time of the order. Mandeep Kumar served as a director from incorporation on 22 July 2020 and resigned on 14 September 2020.
Creditors and others with an interest in the estate should contact the Official Receiver's office using the details above. The London Gazette carried the formal notice of the winding-up order on 24 June 2026.
Common questions
Are you owed money by Pictorial Films Limited?
The court has placed the company in compulsory liquidation. The Official Receiver typically takes office as liquidator unless creditors nominate a licensed insolvency practitioner. Submit your claim using the Official Receiver's online proof-of-debt service or by post; details appear on the case page at gov.uk/insolvency-service. Read more about proof of debt.
Did you work at Pictorial Films Limited?
On a winding-up order, employees are usually dismissed immediately. Wages owed up to a statutory cap, holiday pay, notice pay and redundancy may be claimable from the Redundancy Payments Service. The Official Receiver will provide RP1 case-reference numbers and the date of insolvency you need to start the claim. See gov.uk: your rights if your employer is insolvent.
Do you hold a deposit, gift card or undelivered order from Pictorial Films Limited?
Customers rank as unsecured creditors in the liquidation. Where you paid by credit card and the amount was over £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 may let you claim from the card issuer for breach of contract or misrepresentation by the supplier; the rules apply per item, not per transaction, and the card must be a regulated credit card. Debit-card payments may be recoverable via chargeback.
Are you a director of a company connected to Pictorial Films Limited?
Section 216 of the Insolvency Act 1986 applies the moment the winding-up order is made. If you intend to be involved in another company using the same or a similar name within five years, you must rely on one of the three statutory exceptions. The Official Receiver also has a statutory duty to investigate director conduct and report under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986.
Sources
- The London Gazette notice (code Winding-Up Orders)
- Companies House record 12761649
- Court: High Court Of Justice, case 003273
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