Logical Pictures

What Logical Pictures does

Logical Pictures Group is a French independent entertainment company specializing in film and television production, financing, and distribution. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Paris with a secondary office in Lyon, the company operates a vertically integrated model through three core units: production and group-level orchestration (Logical Pictures Group), project financing (Logical Content Ventures), domestic France theatrical distribution (The Jokers Films), and international sales (Logical Pictures International). The company maintains an international catalog of over 250 films and has a continuous theatrical release cadence, with major titles including Emilia Perez (Jacques Audiard), Parthenope (Paolo Sorrentino), The Count of Monte Cristo, La Chambre d'à côté (Pedro Almodóvar), and the La Bataille de Gaulle diptych (Antonin Baudry).

The company's content slate spans French auteur cinema, commercial French comedies, and increasingly English-language productions, exemplified by the upcoming Foxfinder starring Tessa Thompson. Co-production partners include Pathefilms, TF1 Films Prod, Rabbit Track Pictures, Elation Pictures, Komplizen Film, and Trimafilm; international and U.S. distribution partnerships extend to Cornerstone and WME Independent. Marketing and positioning leverage Cannes Film Festival premieres, a multi-channel social presence (Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Facebook), and a corporate website catalog.

Logical Pictures Group makes money through three primary revenue streams: (1) film production fees and own-spend participation in theatrical releases, (2) international licensing royalties through Logical Pictures International, and (3) financing and co-production economics through Logical Content Ventures. The GTM motion is sales-led, with enterprise field sales for international distribution and dual in-house plus partner-led domestic/international channels. No public pricing or revenue figures are disclosed; deal terms are negotiated on a project-by-project basis typical of the entertainment industry. The company is privately held, has 1–10 employees, and does not report an external parent or institutional funding rounds.

Name

Logical Pictures

Legal name

Logical Pictures Group

Website

https://logicalpictures.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Logical Pictures Group is a French independent film production, financing, and distribution company headquartered in Paris, with operations spanning France and international markets. It produces, co-finances, and distributes films, series, and documentaries through its subsidiaries The Jokers Films, Logical Pictures International, and Logical Content Ventures.

Ownership category

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Product category

Film Production and Distribution

NAICS

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Budgeting, Scheduling & Line Producing (MPADAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Branded Documentary / Nonfiction (Corporate & NGO) (MPADADAK), Content Studio & Creative Resourcing (In-house/Embedded Teams) (BPAFAIAJ)

Keywords

• Film production services
• Film distribution
• International film sales
• Film financing
• Content licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

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. Film Production: Logical Pictures Group produces films, series, documentaries, and advertisements. The company develops content internally within the Group or with partners, generating revenue through theatrical releases and production fees.
2. International Sales and Distribution: The company handles international sales and distribution of films through Logical Pictures International, generating revenue from licensing content to international distributors and exhibitors.
3. Financing: The company provides financing services for film productions, which likely generates revenue through co-production deals and financing arrangements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Logical Pictures Group is a French film production, financing, and distribution company. It develops, co-produces, and finances films, series, documentaries, and advertisements, then distributes them theatrically in France through its subsidiary The Jokers Films and licenses them internationally through Logical Pictures International. The group manages a catalog of more than 250 international titles.

Product overview

Logical Pictures Group is a French film production, financing, and distribution company operating in France and internationally. The company produces, finances, and distributes films, series, documentaries, and advertisements. The portfolio includes a diverse catalog of over 250 international films. Key products include La Bataille de Gaulle (a diptyque by Antonin Baudry), Emilia Perez (by Jacques Audiard), Le Comte de Monte-Cristo (by Matthieu Delaporte & Alexandre de La Patellière), and Parthenope (by Paolo Sorrentino). Distribution is handled through The Jokers Films for France and Logical Pictures International for worldwide sales, with international sales handling for Foxfinder performed alongside Cornerstone.

Differentiator

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Brands

• Logical Content Ventures: Content production financing division of Logical Pictures Group

Products and services

• La Bataille de Gaulle: L'Âge de Fer Historical drama film directed by Antonin Baudry, Part 1 of a diptych about the Battle of Gaul. Theatrical release in France handled by The Jokers Films; international sales handled by Logical Pictures International.
• La Bataille de Gaulle: J'Écris Ton Nom Historical drama film directed by Antonin Baudry, Part 2 of a diptych about the Battle of Gaul. Theatrical release in France handled by The Jokers Films.
• Coutures Feature film directed by Alice Winocour, distributed theatrically in France.
• Marsupilami Comedy feature directed by and starring Philippe Lacheau, released theatrically in France.
• Foxfinder Psychological thriller feature based on Dawn King's play, directed by Aoife McArdle, starring Tessa Thompson, Owen Cooper, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
• Qui brille au combat Feature film directed by Josephine Japy, distributed theatrically in France.
• Des preuves d'amour Feature film directed by Alice Douard, distributed theatrically in France.
• Jim Queen

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Rabbit Track PicturescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Rabbit Track Pictures is a production company co-producing Foxfinder alongside Elation Pictures and Logical Pictures Group. They are a key co-production partner for this psychological thriller film.
• Elation PicturescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Elation Pictures is a production company co-producing Foxfinder with Rabbit Track Pictures and Logical Pictures Group. They serve as a co-production partner for this psychological thriller.
• Komplizen FilmsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Komplizen Film is listed as a co-producer for Foxfinder, the psychological thriller film starring Tessa Thompson, Owen Cooper, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
• TrimafilmsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Trimafilm is listed as a co-producer for Foxfinder, contributing to the production of this psychological thriller film.
• CornerstonecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 April 2026Cornerstone handles international sales and distribution alongside Logical Pictures Group for Foxfinder. They are a key distribution partner for international markets.
• WME IndependentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 April 2026WME Independent represents U.S. rights for Foxfinder, handling US distribution and sales for this psychological thriller film.
• The Jokers FilmscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Jokers Films is the company's dedicated domestic France distribution arm, handling theatrical releases of Logical Pictures Group productions in France.
• PathefilmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPathefilms co-produces and distributes major productions like La Bataille de Gaulle diptych alongside Logical Content Ventures and Logical Pictures Group.
• TF1 Films ProdsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTF1 Films Prod is a co-production partner for films like La Bataille de Gaulle, contributing financing and production support.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Memento Films: Paris-based independent film production, international sales, and distribution company. Similar size and scope to Logical Pictures, focusing on auteur films and arthouse distribution.
• Mars Films: French distribution company part of EuropaCorp group. Competes with The Jokers Films (Logical Pictures' domestic distributor) for theatrical release slots in France.
• StudioCanal: Owned by Canal+, StudioCanal is a leading European film production and distribution company. Direct peer in international sales and pan-European theatrical distribution of mid-budget productions.
• SND (Société Nouvelle de Distribution): French film distribution company owned by M6 Group. Direct competitor in French theatrical distribution, particularly for mid-budget productions similar to Logical Pictures' portfolio.
• Le Pacte: French independent distribution and production company. Comparable size and positioning to Logical Pictures, with both domestic distribution and international co-production activities.
• mk2 films: French arthouse film distribution and production entity. Competes with Logical Pictures for arthouse theatrical releases in France and international festival sales.
• Wild Bunch: Paris-based international sales and distribution company. Closely comparable in scope, focusing on arthouse and auteur-driven films with an integrated international sales model.
• Gaumont: France's oldest film company with production, distribution, and international sales operations. Competes directly with Logical Pictures for French theatrical releases and international co-production opportunities.
• EuropaCorp: French film production and distribution company founded by Luc Besson. Direct competitor in French-language film production and international sales, with broader genre portfolio.
• Pathé Films: Major French film production and distribution company. Direct competitor in French theatrical production and international sales, with significantly larger scale and a deeper catalog of established titles.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/LogicalPic
• Facebookfacebook.com/logicalpic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/logical-pictures
• Instagraminstagram.com/logicalpicturesgroup

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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