Folivari

What Folivari does

Folivari is a privately-held French animation studio founded in 2014 and headquartered in Paris (28 Boulevard de Port-Royal, 75005). The company operates three integrated business units: (1) executive production of animated feature films, TV series, and short films for cinema and television; (2) international sales and distribution through its wholly-owned Folivari International agency (established 2024), which curates and licenses both in-house productions and third-party animated programs to global broadcasters, streaming platforms, and theatrical distributors; and (3) animation production services through its wholly-owned FOST Studio, which functions as a creative workshop handling projects from concept to post-production. The studio has built a catalog of more than 20 productions, including award-winning titles such as The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales (2016), Wolfwalkers (2020, co-produced with Cartoon Saloon), and The Summit of the Gods (2021).

The company makes money primarily through one-time production fees and co-production financing arrangements, plus recurring licensing royalties and distribution commissions from Folivari International. Folivari's productions are financed through a mix of co-producer contributions, public subsidies (CNC, Creative Europe-MEDIA, Film Fund Luxembourg), broadcaster pre-sales, and theatrical revenue, with international rights then licensed to global platforms such as Netflix (7 Bears, 2025) and Apple TV+ (Wolfwalkers). The go-to-market is sales-led, with direct enterprise relationships to broadcasters, streamers, and theatrical distributors (Canal+, France TV, GKids, Studiocanal, Wild Bunch), augmented by an extensive co-production partner network including Cartoon Saloon, Mélusine Productions, Panique!, So-Nord, Blue Spirit Productions, and Bayard Animation.

Folivari is led by co-founders Didier Brunner, Damien Brunner, and Thibaut Ruby, who hold producer credits across the studio's full catalog. The company is structured as a Société par Actions Simplifiée (SAS), is independently held with no disclosed external institutional investors, and currently employs 11-50 people. Active productions as of 2025-2026 include Viva Carmen, Miss Mermaid (2026), Brume, and The Wild Inside, alongside a growing distribution catalog that spans preschool (Nino Dino, Guitar & Drum), kids and family (Les Aventures de Pil, Ted & Paula), bridge (Les Quatre de Baker Street), and tween (Samuel) demographics.

Name

Folivari

Legal name

FOLIVARI

Website

https://folivari.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Folivari is a Paris-based independent French animation studio that executive-produces feature films, TV series, and shorts, distributes a catalog of animated programs globally through its Folivari International sales agency, and delivers animation services via its FOST Studio subsidiary, primarily serving broadcasters, streaming platforms, and theatrical distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animation Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Animated Feature Film Production (MPADACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Animation Services for VFX (Creature/Character, Crowd, Simulation Support) (MPADAHAF)

Keywords

• Animated feature films
• Animation production
• TV series production
• International distribution
• Executive production

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Production Revenue: Revenue from executive production of animated feature films, TV series, and short films for cinema and television. Works with co-producers and financing partners including CNC, regional funds, and international broadcasters.
2. International Sales & Distribution: As international sales agency, generates revenue through licensing and sales of animated program catalogue to broadcasters and platforms worldwide

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Folivari is an independent French animation studio that executive-produces animated feature films, TV series, and short films for cinema and television in partnership with authors and creative teams. Through its subsidiary Folivari International (established 2024), it operates as an international sales agency curating and distributing premium animated programs to worldwide audiences. Its affiliated FOST Studio serves as a creative workshop crafting animation from concept to post-production.

Product overview

Folivari is a French animation studio founded in 2014 operating across three integrated divisions: executive production of animated feature films, TV series, and shorts for cinema and television; international distribution through Folivari International (established 2024) which handles worldwide sales and acquisitions; and animation services through FOST Studio which crafts content from concept to post-production. The company has produced award-winning titles including The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales (2016), Wolfwalkers (2020), and The Summit of the Gods (2021). Their catalog spans feature films, multiple TV series (Ernest & Célestine Collection, Nino Dino, Samsam, Stinky Dog), and short films, with active productions including 7 Bears (Netflix, 2025), Miss Mermaid (2026), and The Wild Inside. Folivari International distributes both the studio's own productions and acquired third-party content including Pil's Adventures, Samuel, The Baker Street Four, Ted & Paula's Tadpole Journey, and Guitar & Drum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Executive Production of Animated Feature Films Executive production of animated feature films for theatrical release, partnering with authors and co-production partners such as Cartoon Saloon, Mélusine Productions, and Panique!. Title examples include The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales (2016), Wolfwalkers (2020), The Summit of the Gods (2021), and Ernest & Célestine films.
• Executive Production of Animated TV Series Production of animated TV series for broadcasters and streaming platforms including Canal+, France TV, Netflix, and Apple TV. Title examples include Ernest & Célestine Collection (2017, 2022), Samsam, Stinky Dog (2020), Les 7 Ours/7 Bears (Netflix, 2025), and Nino Dino.
• Production of Animated Short Films Production of animated short films, exemplified by La Fée des Roberts (The Boob Fairy, 2021) directed by Lléahn Vivier-Chapas. Shorts complement the studio's feature and series pipeline.
• Folivari International (International Sales & Distribution) In-house international sales agency curating and distributing a catalog of premium animated series and acquired programs to broadcasters and streaming platforms worldwide. Offers both Folivari-produced content and third-party acquisitions such as Les Aventures de Pil, Nino Dino, Les Quatre de Baker Street, Samuel, Ted & Paula: Voyage de têtards, and Guitare & Tambour.
• FOST Animation Studio Services Animation studio operating as a creative workshop that crafts high-end feature films, series, and shorts from concept to post-production. Functions as Folivari's in-house production arm and recruits talent through its jobs portal.

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cartoon SalooncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partnership with renowned Irish animation studio for Wolfwalkers (2020), featuring Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart as directors. Folivari served as line producer.
• Mélusine ProductionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing co-production partner for multiple projects including Ernest & Célestine series and films, The Summit of the Gods, Wolfwalkers, and New York, Miriam et moi
• So-NordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for Ernest & Célestine, la Collection Seasons 1 and 2, based in Belgium
• O2B FilmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for Pachamama feature film (2018)
• Doghouse FilmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for Pachamama feature film (2018)
• Kaïbou ProductionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for Pachamama and Ernest & Célestine Season 2
• DandelooocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for Chien Pourri (Stinky Dog) and international sales agent for Ernest & Célestine
• Panique!coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for multiple projects including The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales, Chien Pourri, and Miss Mermaid
• Blue Spirit ProductionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for Les Quatre de Baker Street (The Baker Street Four) series
• Bayard AnimationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for Samsam - Aventures Cosmiques (Cosmic Adventures)
• Take FivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for Nino Dino animated series
• France 3 CinémacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBroadcast partner and co-producer for multiple projects including Viva Carmen, Ernest & Célestine films, Le Sommet des Dieux, and Miss Mermaid
• GKidscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorth American distribution partner for Wolfwalkers
• Haut et Court DistributioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench theatrical distributor for Pachamama
• Wild BunchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sales for The Summit of the Gods
• StudiocanalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench and international distribution partner for multiple projects including Ernest & Célestine films and The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales
• NetflixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStreaming and broadcast partner for Les 7 Ours (7 Bears) animated series
• FOST StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated animation studio entity operating as creative workshop for Folivari productions, handles job applications

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Studio Ghibli: Iconic Japanese animation studio known for hand-drawn feature films with global theatrical distribution. Broad incumbent: similar premium auteur animation positioning but vastly larger catalogue and brand, distributed via GKIDS in North America.
• Illumination: Universal-owned major animation studio producing Despicable Me, Minions, and The Secret Life of Pets franchises. Broad incumbent: operates in the same animation feature film market but at massively larger scale and with CG mass-market positioning rather than premium 2D auteur work.

Direct peers

• ON Animation Studios: French/Canadian animation studio behind The Little Prince feature film and TV series. Direct peer: premium 2D/3D feature animation with strong European heritage and global platform deals.
• Xilam Animation: Paris-based independent animation studio producing TV series and feature films (Oggy and the Cockroaches, Mr. Magoo, I Lost My Body). Direct peer: same French animation ecosystem, similar premium 2D/3D production model selling to global broadcasters and platforms.
• Cartoon Saloon: Irish independent animation studio renowned for Wolfwalkers, Song of the Sea, and The Breadwinner. Direct peer: Folivari co-produced Wolfwalkers with Cartoon Saloon, and both operate premium auteur 2D animation models targeting global platforms.
• Aardman Animations: British independent animation studio known for Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and Chicken Run. Direct peer: similar premium auteur-driven stop-motion/2D animation with global theatrical and platform distribution.
• Laika: Oregon-based stop-motion animation studio producing features (Coraline, Kubo, Missing Link). Direct peer: similar premium auteur-driven feature animation model with theatrical release and platform distribution.
• Gaumont Animation: Animation division of French major studio Gaumont producing series and features (Ballerina, Calamity). Direct peer: French animation producer selling into global streaming and theatrical markets.
• Cyber Group Studios: French animation studio producing premium children's series (Gigantosaurus, Zorro) for global broadcasters and platforms. Direct peer: similar Paris-based production model targeting preschool/kids with international distribution.
• Ankama: French independent studio producing animated series, feature films (Dofus, Wakfu), and games. Direct peer: similar French auteur animation pipeline targeting both broadcast/streaming and theatrical, with co-production financing models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/p/Folivari-100063644614399
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/folivari
• Instagraminstagram.com/folivari

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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