Tartan

Ouch:

Long-running world cinema distributor Tartan Films has gone into administration, with all 22 of its staffers made redundant, according to board director Alan Partington.

Partington was unable to give any more details about what will happen to Tartan, which was established more than 20 years ago by owner Hamish McAlpine. He said he was hopeful of a swift resolution of the administration and that more details would be announced soon.

The company, which recently shuttered its U.S. arm Tartan Video USA and auctioned its 100-film library to film print and advertising financing company Palisades Media, has been in trouble for some time…