Film Studios

One of Hollywood's original major studios, formerly 20th Century Fox. Behind Avatar, Planet of the Apes, Die Hard, Alien, and hundreds of defining Hollywood films. Now operates under Walt Disney Studios.

Independent entertainment company known for distinctive, auteur-driven films. Behind Everything Everywhere All at Once, Moonlight, The Whale, Hereditary, and scores of critically acclaimed titles.

British stop-motion and CGI animation studio behind Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run, Shaun the Sheep, and Early Man. One of the most beloved animation brands in the world.

Leading UK independent film sales, financing, and distribution company. Behind The Theory of Everything, Whiplash, The Favourite, and scores of acclaimed British and international productions.

Amazon's film and television production and distribution division, combining Amazon Original content with the MGM library. One of the largest content spenders in the global entertainment industry.

Steven Spielberg's production company, responsible for producing and co-producing some of the most commercially successful and culturally significant films in cinema history.

Independent production and distribution company founded by Megan Ellison, known for financing auteur-driven prestige films including Her, American Hustle, and Phantom Thread.

Apple's film production and acquisition division for Apple TV+. Behind CODA, Killers of the Flower Moon, Napoleon, Wolfwalkers, and a growing slate of prestige theatrical and streaming films.

J.J. Abrams' production company, known for high-concept genre filmmaking across the Star Wars, Star Trek, Mission: Impossible, and Cloverfield franchises alongside original features and series.

The largest film studio in the Czech Republic and one of the most important production facilities in Central Europe. A popular destination for international productions seeking European locations and competitive costs.

The feature film division of the BBC, co-financing approximately 8 to 10 British films per year. Behind Philomena, Brooklyn, Lion, Judy, and scores of acclaimed UK productions.

The British Film Institute's production and development funding body, the primary public funder of British independent cinema. Supports around 50 to 60 British films per year through development, production, and distribution awards.

Independent US distribution company focused on prestige and adult-audience films. Behind Trumbo, Captain Fantastic, Colette, and scores of theatrical releases targeting underserved audiences.

Pioneering micro-budget production company specializing in horror and thriller films. Founded by Jason Blum, Blumhouse proved that low-cost genre films can generate massive returns.

Walt Disney Studios' international theatrical distribution arm, handling the global release of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and Searchlight films outside the United States.

France's leading premium television channel and one of the most important financiers of European and international cinema, investing in over 130 films per year through mandatory funding obligations.

Irish animation studio behind The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea, Wolfwalkers, and The Breadwinner. One of the most acclaimed independent animation studios in the world with five Academy Award nominations.

Paris-based international sales company specializing in arthouse and auteur cinema, representing films by major festival directors including Amos Gitai, Bertrand Bonello, and dozens of international filmmakers.

Italy's most famous film production facility, built by Mussolini in 1937 and later used by Federico Fellini, Martin Scorsese, and Wes Anderson. A symbol of European cinema heritage.

South Korea's largest entertainment conglomerate, the company behind Parasite, Snowpiercer, and the global expansion of Korean cinema. Operates production, distribution, and exhibition across Asia.

US specialty distributor and production company specializing in French and international cinema. Behind Certified Copy, The Intouchables, and dozens of acclaimed European acquisitions.

Leading UK distributor and exhibitor specializing in arthouse and international cinema. Operates a chain of premium cinemas and the Curzon Home Cinema streaming platform alongside theatrical distribution.

One of India's most successful film production companies, founded by Yash Johar. Behind Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dunki, and dozens of major Bollywood productions.

British independent production company behind 28 Days Later, Ex Machina, Never Let Me Go, and The History Boys. One of the UK's most respected mid-budget production companies.

Leading UK distributor and international sales agent specializing in documentary films. Behind Searching for Sugar Man, The Act of Killing, Free Solo, and hundreds of acclaimed documentary acquisitions.

US distribution label founded by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema's Tim League, specializing in cult, genre, and international films with devoted fan followings. Behind The Act of Killing, Miami Connection, and Turbo Kid.

Major animation studio behind Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda, and Madagascar. A subsidiary of Universal Pictures producing computer-animated features and series.

The oldest continuously working film studio in the world, located in west London. Famous for the Ealing comedies of the 1940s and 1950s, the studio continues to host productions today.

Major independent film and television studio operating across North America, UK, and international markets. Behind Hell or High Water, Spotlight co-distribution, and a large library of independent and genre films.

One of India's leading film entertainment companies, distributing Bollywood content globally. Behind major Hindi-language releases and one of the largest Indian film libraries in the world.

French production and distribution company founded by Luc Besson, behind the Taken and Transporter franchises, Lucy, Valerian, and dozens of action-oriented European productions.

Indian production and distribution company co-founded by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, behind Dil Chahta Hai, Don, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, and Gully Boy.

US independent distributor of award-winning international and independent cinema, operating a DVD subscription service alongside theatrical and digital distribution for arthouse titles.

The film arm of Channel 4 Television, one of the most important financiers of British independent cinema. Behind Trainspotting, 12 Years a Slave, The Favourite, and scores of acclaimed UK films.

Leading international sales, financing, and production company behind Arrival, The King's Speech, Room, and scores of acclaimed independent films. One of the top sales agents in the global market.

NBCUniversal's specialty films label distributing independent and international films in the US. Behind Brokeback Mountain, Lost in Translation, Darkest Hour, and scores of acclaimed acquisitions.

The oldest film company in the world, founded in Paris in 1895. Gaumont produces and distributes films and operates one of Europe's largest cinema chains.

Leading US distributor of animated feature films from around the world, including the Studio Ghibli catalog, Wolfwalkers, The Breadwinner, and dozens of acclaimed international animation titles.

Iconic British horror studio that dominated the genre from the 1950s through the 1970s with Gothic horror classics starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. Revived in 2007 and still active.

Independent UK film distributor founded by Mel Gibson, releasing a broad range of commercial and independent films across theatrical, home entertainment, and digital platforms.

One of the most prolific independent distributors in the US, pioneering the day-and-date release model. Behind Boyhood, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Y Tu Mama Tambien, and hundreds of indie acquisitions.

Animation studio behind Despicable Me, Minions, Sing, The Secret Life of Pets, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Known for producing high-grossing animated features on relatively modest budgets.

Legendary US distributor of classic world cinema, founded in 1956. The company that introduced Bergman, Kurosawa, Fellini, and the French New Wave to American audiences. Parent company of the Criterion Collection.

Parisian independent distribution company releasing international arthouse films in France. Known for bringing award-winning films from Cannes, Venice, and Berlin to French theatrical audiences.

Leading US distributor of classic, international, and arthouse cinema. Releases films theatrically, on home video, and through the Kino Now streaming platform, with a catalog spanning over a century of world cinema.

Stop-motion animation studio behind Coraline, Kubo and the Two Strings, ParaNorman, and Missing Link. Known for pushing the technical boundaries of practical animation filmmaking.

Independent production and co-financing company behind Underworld, Million Dollar Baby, Twilight Zone: The Movie, and dozens of commercially successful genre and prestige films.

Major production and financing company behind Dune, Godzilla vs. Kong, The Dark Knight trilogy, Interstellar, and dozens of large-scale tentpole films distributed through Warner Bros. and Universal.

Major independent studio and distributor behind franchises like The Hunger Games, John Wick, and Saw. One of the largest mini-majors operating outside the Big Five system.

The production company founded by George Lucas in 1971, responsible for Star Wars and Indiana Jones. A subsidiary of Walt Disney Studios that also operates Industrial Light and Magic and Skywalker Sound.

Independent US distributor specializing in documentary features and international arthouse cinema. Behind Blackfish, Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room, and hundreds of acclaimed nonfiction and narrative acquisitions.

The production studio behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the highest-grossing film franchise in history. A subsidiary of Walt Disney Studios that has redefined franchise filmmaking globally.

One of Hollywood's most storied studios, home to the roaring lion logo, the James Bond franchise, Rocky, and a catalog of thousands of classic films. Now a subsidiary of Amazon MGM Studios.

Major independent production and financing company behind the Expendables, Rambo, and Escape Plan franchises. One of the most prolific financiers of action genre films distributed through major studios.

Influential independent studio that defined American indie cinema in the 1990s with Pulp Fiction, Good Will Hunting, and Shakespeare in Love. Now operates as a content company managing a library of over 700 titles.

Prestigious French production, distribution, and exhibition company managing a catalog of arthouse masterworks by Abbas Kiarostami, David Lynch, Krzysztof Kieslowski, and other auteur filmmakers.

Canada's leading independent arthouse distributor, releasing award-winning international films in Canada including Amour, The Square, Shoplifters, and hundreds of acclaimed festival acquisitions.

Jordan Peele's production company, behind Get Out, Us, Nope, and Candyman. A leading voice in elevated horror and socially conscious genre filmmaking.

Russia's largest and most historically significant film studio, founded in 1920. Mosfilm produced the works of Eisenstein, Tarkovsky, and Bondarchuk, and remains the center of Russian cinema production.

Independent distribution and production company that acquired and released Parasite, Triangle of Sadness, and scores of acclaimed international and American independent films.

US classic film distribution and revival label presenting restored and newly discovered films to contemporary theatrical audiences, with a focus on foreign-language and American cinema heritage.

The feature film division of Netflix, producing and acquiring original films across all genres and budgets. The largest single buyer of independent and international cinema in the global market.

The independent studio that produced The Lord of the Rings trilogy and built a genre-focused empire before being absorbed into Warner Bros. Now operates as a label within Warner Bros. Pictures.

The oldest film studio in Japan, founded in 1912. Nikkatsu produced postwar Japanese cinema and the Roman Porno erotic film genre before reinventing itself as an action and genre production company.

The oldest continuously operating film production company in the world, founded in Denmark in 1906. Nordisk Film produces and distributes Scandinavian cinema and operates cinemas across the Nordic region.

British production company founded by Stephen Woolley and Elizabeth Karlsen, behind Carol, Their Finest, and Made in Dagenham. One of the UK's most awarded mid-budget producers.

Historic Hollywood studio behind Amadeus, Platoon, The Silence of the Lambs, and Dances with Wolves. Now operates as a label within Amazon MGM Studios after multiple ownership changes.

Independent US distribution company founded by Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys, known for distinctive genre picks, documentary features, and a curated catalog of critically acclaimed independent cinema.

One of the oldest and most iconic Hollywood studios, founded in 1912. Paramount produces and distributes major motion pictures globally as part of Paramount Global.

Paramount's younger-skewing production label focused on films targeting teen and young adult audiences, including horror, comedy, and genre content adapted from popular IP.

Mission-driven production company founded by Jeff Skoll dedicated to entertainment that inspires social change. Behind Spotlight, An Inconvenient Truth, Roma, Green Book, and scores of impact-focused films.

British documentary and animation production company behind Searching for Sugar Man, Project Nim, One Day in September, and the award-winning Gorillaz animated videos. One of the UK's leading factual producers.

One of the oldest and most influential film companies in the world, founded in Paris in 1896. Pathe operates across production, distribution, exhibition, and international sales throughout Europe.

The UK's most iconic film production facility, home to the James Bond franchise and host to major Hollywood productions including Star Wars, Marvel, and Mission: Impossible.

The pioneering computer animation studio behind Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Inside Out, and Coco. A subsidiary of Walt Disney Studios that redefined animated filmmaking through technological innovation and storytelling excellence.

Brad Pitt's production company, one of the most acclaimed producer banners in contemporary cinema. Behind 12 Years a Slave, Moonlight, The Big Short, The Departed, and scores of prestige titles.

London-based international sales company and production partner specializing in independent and arthouse cinema. Represents films by Clio Barnard, Xavier Dolan, and dozens of acclaimed international filmmakers.

Major independent production and financing company behind Fight Club, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, The Revenant, Bohemian Rhapsody, and Amsterdam. Long-term co-financing partner with 20th Century Studios.

Australia's largest film distributor and a major theatrical exhibition company, releasing Hollywood studio films and Australian productions across the country through Village Roadshow's entertainment empire.

Independent US distribution company specializing in platform releases of documentary features, faith-based films, and adult-audience dramas. Behind Manchester by the Sea, Mr. Holmes, and God's Not Dead.

Ridley Scott and Tony Scott's production company, behind Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, The Martian, Blade Runner 2049, and dozens of major films and television series.

Sony Pictures' genre-focused label specializing in horror, thriller, and action films on moderate budgets. Behind the Resident Evil, Underworld, and Insidious franchises.

Ireland's national film agency, the primary public funder of Irish film, television, and animation. Behind Room, Normal People, The Banshees of Inisherin, and the full range of contemporary Irish screen production.

Walt Disney's specialty film label focused on independent and prestige cinema. Behind Nomadland, The Shape of Water, Juno, 12 Years a Slave, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Poor Things.

The legendary Hong Kong film studio that dominated Asian cinema from the 1950s through the 1980s, producing over 1,000 martial arts, drama, and musical films that defined the genre worldwide.

One of the UK's premier film production facilities, located in Surrey. Host to major productions from Alien and Blade Runner to Gravity and the Star Wars sequels. Part of the Pinewood Group.

One of Japan's oldest film companies, founded in 1895. Shochiku produced the films of Yasujiro Ozu, Kenji Mizoguchi, and Nagisa Oshima, and continues distributing Japanese cinema today.

Sony's specialty division for independent and international cinema. One of the most prolific arthouse distributors in the US, behind Whiplash, Call Me by Your Name, Father, and hundreds of acclaimed acquisitions.

Major studio encompassing Columbia Pictures, TriStar Pictures, and Sony Pictures Classics. Produces and distributes film and television content globally as part of Sony Group Corporation.

Los Angeles-based independent US distributor specializing in international and arthouse cinema, with a strong track record in LGBTQ+ film and European art cinema.

The oldest large-scale film studio in the world, located outside Berlin. Founded in 1912, Babelsberg has hosted productions from Fritz Lang's Metropolis to The Bourne Ultimatum and The Grand Budapest Hotel.

Legendary Japanese animation studio co-founded by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. Responsible for Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and dozens of hand-animated masterworks.

One of Europe's largest film production and distribution companies, a subsidiary of Canal+ Group. StudioCanal manages a catalog of over 6,000 titles and operates across France, the UK, and Germany.

Independent studio focused on mid-budget films targeting global audiences, operating a data-driven model that combines Hollywood talent with international co-financing partnerships.

Amsterdam and New York-based international sales agent and production company specializing in documentary and independent narrative films. Behind Blackfish, The Act of Killing, and dozens of acclaimed nonfiction productions.

The US nonprofit organization founded by Robert Redford that supports independent filmmakers through the Sundance Film Festival, labs, grants, and year-round development programs.

The film production and co-financing arm of TF1, France's largest commercial television network. One of the most active financiers of French popular cinema, investing in approximately 50 films per year.

Berlin and Paris-based international sales company representing major European auteur filmmakers including Wim Wenders, Michael Winterbottom, and Atom Egoyan. One of the most prestigious sales agents in arthouse cinema.

The world's most prestigious home video label, dedicated to publishing important classic and contemporary films in definitive editions. A curatorial institution as much as a distribution company.

One of Japan's major film studios, producing and distributing live-action films, animation, and television. Behind Dragon Ball, One Piece, Sailor Moon, and the Super Sentai franchise.

Japan's largest film studio and the creator of Godzilla. Toho produces, distributes, and exhibits films across Japan and has been a dominant force in Japanese cinema since the 1930s.

Production and content studio founded by Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, operating the Tribeca Film Festival alongside production, distribution, and branded content divisions.

Copenhagen-based international sales agent handling Scandinavian and Nordic cinema worldwide, representing major Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, and Finnish films including the work of Susanne Bier and Thomas Vinterberg.

Germany's oldest and most historically significant film company, founded in 1917. UFA produced the golden age of German Expressionist cinema and now operates as a major German television and film production company.

One of the Big Five major studios and the oldest continuously operating Hollywood studio, producing blockbuster franchises and prestige films as part of NBCUniversal.

Los Angeles-based production company behind It, It Chapter Two, The Conjuring universe, Doctor Sleep, and dozens of commercially successful horror and genre films distributed through major studios.

Australian co-financing and production company that has partnered with Warner Bros. on major franchises including The Matrix, Mad Max: Fury Road, Joker, and the Ocean's trilogy.

The largest entertainment studio in the world, encompassing Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures under the Walt Disney Company umbrella.

One of the most historically significant animation studios in the world, home to Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and the Looney Tunes. Produces animated features and series as part of Warner Bros. Discovery.

One of the Big Five major film studios in Hollywood, producing and distributing feature films, television, and streaming content since 1923. Part of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Major UK production facility operated by Warner Bros., originally built for the Harry Potter films. Now a permanent studio complex hosting large-scale Hollywood and British productions.

Sheffield-based UK production company behind This Is England, Four Lions, Submarine, and a distinctive body of socially engaged British independent cinema.

New Zealand-based physical effects, props, and creature design company behind The Lord of the Rings, Avatar, and dozens of major productions. One of the world's leading practical effects houses.

Major European international sales agent and production company headquartered in Paris. Wild Bunch handles world sales for award-winning independent and arthouse films from across the globe.

One of the UK's most successful production companies, behind Four Weddings and a Funeral, Love Actually, Atonement, Darkest Hour, and dozens of commercially and critically acclaimed British films.

India's largest and most influential film production and distribution company, founded by Yash Chopra in 1970. YRF has produced some of the most beloved Hindi films in Bollywood history.

Denmark's largest and most internationally acclaimed film production company, co-founded by Lars von Trier. Behind Breaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark, Melancholia, and hundreds of Danish and Scandinavian productions.