What Condor Distribution does

Condor Distribution is a privately held French film distributor headquartered at 61 rue de l'Arcade, 75008 Paris. Founded in January 2011 by Alexis Mas, who remains Président, the company operates a hybrid theatrical-and-home-video distribution model under the parent brand Condor Entertainment. Condor started as a two-person video distribution operation in 2011 and entered theatrical distribution in 2013 with the diptyque Shokuzaï, a strategic pivot that now drives approximately two-thirds of annual revenue. The company employs roughly 12 people and distributes approximately 25 films annually across both channels, with 8-9 theatrical titles per year.

Condor's product portfolio splits into three core offerings: theatrical distribution (en salles) releasing international auteur films and selected blockbusters into French cinemas, typically on 100-250 screens for major titles; home video and VOD distribution (à la maison) covering DVD, Blu-Ray and VOD platforms; and a curated multi-territory film catalog spanning drama, thriller, sci-fi, horror and documentary. The theatrical slate is built around prestige international cinema — title-by-title relationships with filmmakers such as Joanna Hogg (full filmography acquisition), Jennifer Kent, Paul Schrader, Eva Husson, and Martin Scorsese-produced productions such as THE SOUVENIR. The home video side specializes in commercial genre films from emerging markets (Russia, Indonesia, Brazil), marketed as 'blockbusters du nouveau world'.

Condor generates revenue primarily through one-time licensing arrangements: theatrical box office splits with French exhibitors on the theatrical side, and home video/VOD platform sales on the video side. Distribution covers France and French-speaking territories, with sourcing concentrated at major international festivals (Venice, Cannes, Sundance, Deauville, Arcs). The company operates without external venture or growth-capital investment, has no parent company, and reports no public financial metrics. Notable outcomes include near 200,000 French admissions for "Ceux qui travaillent" (Swiss film), enabling sequel production, and multiple award nominations including BAFTA 2021 nominations for LA VOIX D'AIDA. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology platforms, or app-based distribution products are evidenced.

Name

Condor Distribution

Legal name

Condor Distribution

Website

https://condor-films.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Condor Distribution is a privately held French film distributor headquartered in Paris, operating a hybrid theatrical and home video/VOD model. The company distributes roughly 25 films per year, specializing in international auteur cinema and commercial genre films from emerging markets for French-speaking audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Distribution Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Distribution (512120)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Theatrical Distribution (Domestic) (MPADAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Entertainment Distribution (Digital: TVOD/EST) (MPADAJAE), Transactional VOD Distribution (TVOD) (MPADAJAF)

Keywords

• Film distribution
• Theatrical distribution
• Home video distribution
• Video on demand
• Genre cinema

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Theatrical Distribution (Salle): Theatrical distribution of international auteur films and selected blockbusters in French cinemas. Represents approximately two-thirds of annual revenue. Includes marketing campaigns, festival premieres, and theatrical releases across France.
2. Video Distribution (VOD/DVD/Blu-Ray): Home video distribution including DVD, Blu-Ray, and VOD platforms. Specializes in commercial genre films from emerging markets (Russia, Indonesia, Brazil) marketed as 'blockbusters du nouveau monde'. Also includes editorial releases acquired from other distributors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Condor Distribution acquires French distribution rights to international films and releases them theatrically in French cinemas and via home video/VOD (DVD, Blu-Ray, digital platforms). The company distributes approximately 25 films annually, with theatrical releases focused on international auteur cinema and home video releases specializing in commercial genre films from emerging markets (Russia, Indonesia, Brazil).

Product overview

Condor Distribution operates as a French film distribution company under the Condor Entertainment umbrella, offering a dual-channel distribution model combining theatrical releases (en salles) and home video/VOD distribution (à la maison). The company distributes approximately 25 films annually, with theatrical releases focused on international auteur films and art-house cinema, while the home video division specializes in commercial genre films from emerging markets (termed 'blockbusters of the new world') as well as acquired rights. The product portfolio consists of two core offerings: theatrical distribution services that position and market films for French cinema releases, and a comprehensive home video/VOD service covering DVD, Blu-Ray, and digital platforms. Notable films in their catalog include THE SOUVENIER (produced by Martin Scorsese), THE NIGHTINGALE, THE CARD COUNTER, RIEN À FOUTRE, ENTRE LES LIGNES, and LA FEMME DE TCHAÏKOVSKI, among dozens of international titles spanning drama, thriller, sci-fi, fantasy, war, and horror genres.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Theatrical Distribution (En Salles) Release of international auteur and art-house films in French cinemas, typically on 100-250 screens for major titles. Includes festival premieres, marketing campaigns, and strategic positioning to reach both art-house and general audiences.
• Home Video/VOD Distribution (A la Maison) Home video distribution across DVD, Blu-Ray, and VOD platforms covering all major French services. Specializes in 'blockbusters du nouveau monde' commercial genre films from emerging markets (Russia, Indonesia, Brazil) as well as editorial releases acquired from other distributors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Near 200,000 admissions in France for 'Ceux qui travaillent' - a Swiss film - enabling production of sequel films

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Joanna Hogg (Director)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2020Condor acquired entire filmography of Joanna Hogg including The Souvenir diptyque and earlier works (Archipelago, Exhibition, Unrelated). Strategic relationship involving retrospective releases alongside new films.
• Martin Scorsese (as Producer - The Souvenir)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMartin Scorsese produced THE SOUVENIR by Joanna Hogg, which Condor acquired for French distribution. This high-profile association demonstrates Condor's ability to secure premium international productions.
• Festival Circuits (Venice, Cannes, Deauville, Sundance, Arcs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with major film festivals for premieres and awards campaigns. Films distributed by Condor regularly premiere at prestigious festivals including Venice, Cannes, and Sundance.
• French Cinema Exhibition ChainscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with French cinema chains and independent theaters for theatrical distribution of films across approximately 100-250 screens for major releases.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Memento Films Distribution: French independent film distributor specializing in international auteur cinema. Closely comparable to Condor in scale, arthouse focus, and acquisitions of festival-circuit titles for the French market.
• Wild Bunch Distribution: Paris-based independent distributor (acquired by Studiocanal). Comparable to Condor in handling international indie and auteur films plus occasional genre/commercial fare for the French theatrical and VOD markets.
• Le Pacte: French art-house distributor with a similar boutique profile to Condor — focuses on international auteur cinema with theatrical releases in France, comparable catalog curation approach.
• Sophie Dulac Distribution: French independent distributor with comparable size and auteur-leaning theatrical catalog. Overlaps with Condor on festival-circuit arthouse acquisitions into France.
• Mars Films Distribution: French independent film distribution company with comparable boutique scale, focused on international arthouse and indie titles in the French theatrical market.
• Diaphana Distribution: French independent distributor handling arthouse and international films for the French market — similar boutique scale and audience profile to Condor.

Broad incumbents

• StudioCanal: Major France-based studio and distributor (Canal+ group) with a much broader catalog, larger team, and theatrical+VOD distribution across Europe. Competes with Condor for premium international titles but at significantly greater scale.
• Gaumont: Historic French major studio-distributor with huge theatrical catalog and scale. Operates as a competitor at the upper end of the French arthouse/independent space where Condor also operates, though at radically different scale.

Emerging players

• A24: US-based independent studio-distributor with a comparable boutique-plus-strategy positioning in international auteur and prestige indie films; serves as a useful proxy for how Condor could grow into a globally recognized independent distribution brand.

Regional players

• Curzon: UK-based arthouse distributor and exhibitor with a comparable boutique model (auteur curation, theatrical + home video). Operates in a different geography but runs a structurally similar business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CondorFilm

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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