United International Pictures (UIP) was formed in 1981 and is jointly owned by its Partners, Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures. Since its formation UIP has distributed over 1,000 films including more than 100 Academy Award® winners. UIP continues to bring many of the most exciting films made today to international cinema audiences. With distribution offices in 16 countries and licensees in a further 47, UIP distributes Paramount and Universal films to cinemas in Europe, Latin America and the Far East.