Wild Bunch

What Wild Bunch does

Wild Bunch AG is a Berlin-headquartered, Frankfurt-listed independent film distribution and production company formed in 2015 through the merger of Senator Entertainment AG and France's Wild Bunch S.A. The group operates across the full film value chain from acquisition and co-production through theatrical distribution, international sales, and digital exploitation, holding a catalog of more than 2,500 titles spanning decades of European and international cinema. Its primary businesses are international film sales (Wild Bunch International), territory-specific theatrical distribution through wholly owned subsidiaries in France (Wild Bunch Distribution, Wild Side), Germany (Wild Bunch Germany, Central Film), Italy (BIM Distribuzione), and Spain (Vértigo), plus Austria (Wild Bunch Austria), and an expanding TV series and digital distribution arm (Wild Bunch TV, Wild Bunch Digital, and the Wild Side TV AVOD service launched in France in 2021 via a FilmoTV partnership). Production operations are run through Senator Film Produktion in Berlin and BIM Production in Italy.

The company makes money through B2B licensing and royalty arrangements, selling worldwide distribution rights and co-production opportunities to TV broadcasters, cinema chains, streaming platforms, and third-party distributors, supplemented by project-based theatrical distribution fees and a small direct-to-consumer digital channel through E-Cinema event releases and the Wild Side TV AVOD offering. Customers are international film distributors, TV broadcasters, and digital cinema operators; pricing is negotiated on a project-by-project basis with no public rate cards. The group has a documented track record of handling award-winning titles including Palme d'Or, Oscar, Golden Lion, César, and Golden Globe winners, though many of these awards predate the current merged entity and were achieved by predecessor Wild Bunch S.A. and the international sales franchise.

The company is structured as a German public limited company (AG) trading under ticker WBAH on the Frankfurt regulated market, with ownership highly concentrated: Voltaire Finance B.V. (associated with the Tennor Group) holds over 98% of shares, leaving only 1.84% in free float. The group has undergone multiple capital restructurings since 2015 (notably 2018 debt reduction, 2020 refinancing, 2017 and 2024 capital increases), and in February 2026 initiated reorganization proceedings at the French operating subsidiary Wild Bunch S.A., a development that materially affects near-term operating stability.

Name

Wild Bunch

Legal name

Wild Bunch AG

Website

https://wildbunch.eu

Company type

Public

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wild Bunch AG is a Berlin-listed European independent film distribution and production company that acquires, co-produces, and licenses a 2,500+ title catalog through owned subsidiaries in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Austria, selling distribution rights to broadcasters, streamers, and cinema operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Distribution and Production

akta.pro primary industry

Catalog / Library Distribution & Re-Release (MPADAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Format & Scripted/Unscripted Franchise Distribution (Adaptation Rights) (MPABAMAK)

Keywords

• Film distribution
• Film production
• International sales
• Theatrical distribution
• Tv series distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Film Sales: Acquiring worldwide distribution rights for films and selling them to international distributors, TV broadcasters, and streaming platforms across different territories
2. Theatrical Distribution: Direct theatrical distribution through own distribution subsidiaries in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, earning box office revenue share and distribution fees
3. Film Production and Co-Production: Co-producing films with production partners and retaining distribution rights or revenue participation through subsidiaries like Senator Film Produktion GmbH and BIM Produzione
4. TV Series Production and Distribution: Producing and distributing TV series internationally through Wild Bunch TV, including drama series and documentaries

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wild Bunch is a pan-European independent film distribution and production company. It acquires worldwide distribution rights for films and TV series, co-produces content, and sells these rights to international distributors, TV broadcasters, streaming platforms, and cinema chains through owned subsidiaries in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Austria. The group manages a library of over 2,500 titles and operates digital distribution channels including E-Cinema and the Wild Side TV AVOD service.

Product overview

Wild Bunch AG operates as a pan-European independent film distribution and production company with a multi-brand, multi-territory portfolio. The company operates through distinct regional distribution brands across France (Wild Bunch Distribution, Wild Side), Germany (Wild Bunch Germany, Central Film), Italy (BIM Distribuzione), and Spain (Vértigo). Core activities span theatrical film distribution, international film sales (Wild Bunch International), TV series production and distribution (Wild Bunch TV), and digital distribution (E-Cinema, Wild Side TV AVOD). Production is handled through Senator Film Produktion in Berlin and BIM Produzione in Italy. The company manages a library of over 2,500 film titles and utilizes partnerships such as with FilmoTV for streaming services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wild Bunch Distribution: Film distribution operations in France
• Wild Side
• Wild Bunch TV
• Wild Bunch Germany
• Wild Bunch International
• Wild Bunch Digital
• Wild Side TV
• BIM Distribuzione
• Vértigo
• Senator Film

Products and services

• Wild Bunch Distribution
• Wild Side
• Wild Bunch Germany
• BIM Distribuzione
• Vértigo
• Wild Bunch International
• Wild Bunch TV
• E-Cinema
• Wild Side TV
• Senator Film Produktion
• Central Film Verleih

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple Palme d'Or wins at Cannes Film Festival (2015, 2013, 2007, 2004)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Goodfellas AnimationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 January 2026International distribution partnership for Guillaume Ivernel's animated film 'The Legendaries' at Unifrance Paris Rendez-Vous. Film based on popular French comic series to be released in several European countries and worldwide.
• FilmoTVcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Partnership for Wild Side TV AVOD service. FilmoTV provides streaming expertise for the advertising-funded free-to-view film channel launched in France.
• China Film- und TV-Capital (CFATC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2015Established the China Europe Filmfonds (CEFF), the first Chinese-European co-production fund, announced during the state visit of French President Hollande to Chinese President Xi Jinping. The fund enables joint Chinese-European film productions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• StudioCanal: StudioCanal is a Paris-based European film production, distribution, and international sales company owned by Canal+ Group. It directly competes with Wild Bunch in international film sales, pan-European theatrical distribution, and TV/series production with comparable catalog depth and multi-territory owned infrastructure.
• Memento Films International: Memento Films International is a Paris-based international sales company handling arthouse and festival-circuit films. It is a direct competitor to Wild Bunch International for international sales of premium European titles and operates in the same Cannes and Berlin market channels.
• HanWay Films: HanWay Films is a London-based international sales company representing independent films and TV content worldwide. It is directly comparable to Wild Bunch International in international sales of premium independent films, with overlapping festival and market presence.
• The Match Factory: The Match Factory is a Cologne-based international film sales and distribution company handling arthouse and festival-circuit titles worldwide. It directly competes with Wild Bunch International for international sales of prestige European films and operates in overlapping festival/market channels such as Cannes and Berlin.
• mk2 films: mk2 films is the Paris-based international sales and distribution arm of mk2, focused on arthouse cinema, theatrical distribution in France, and curatorial programming. It directly competes with Wild Bunch in French theatrical distribution and international sales of auteur-driven European films.
• Beta Film: Beta Film is a Munich-based international sales and distribution company specializing in TV series, films, and digital content with a broad European catalog. It is directly comparable to Wild Bunch International and Wild Bunch TV in international sales and serialized content distribution.
• Pathé: Pathé is one of Europe's largest integrated film production and distribution groups, with theatrical distribution in France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the UK and significant international sales operations. It directly competes with Wild Bunch in pan-European theatrical distribution, co-production, and international sales of premium European films.
• EuropaCorp: EuropaCorp is a French film production and distribution company (founded by Luc Besson) that produces, acquires, and distributes films across Europe and internationally. It overlaps with Wild Bunch's theatrical distribution, international sales, and TV series activities, particularly in the French and European markets.
• Constantin Film: Constantin Film is a major Munich-based German film production and distribution company with theatrical distribution, international sales, and TV/streaming production. It is a direct peer in German theatrical distribution and pan-European international sales.

Broad incumbents

• Gaumont: Gaumont is one of the oldest and largest French film production and distribution companies, with global distribution operations, TV series production, and a vast historical catalog. It competes with Wild Bunch across French theatrical, international sales, and TV series, but at significantly larger scale and with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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