Corazón Film

What Corazón Film does

Corazón Films (legally Epluse Films, S.A. de C.V.) is a private Mexican film and television studio founded in 2007 and headquartered in Mexico City. The company acquires film rights and distributes them across both theatrical and digital channels in Mexico and broader Latin America. Its operational entity runs an 11-50 employee organization that monetizes a catalog of 25+ titles spanning horror, thriller, action, romance, drama, sci-fi, animation, and disaster genres, including recognizable international titles featuring globally recognized talent and franchises (e.g., a Hunger Games prequel, the Japanese anime Belle, and films starring John Cena, Mel Gibson, Antonio Banderas, Elisabeth Moss, and Keira Knightley). The company does not describe proprietary technology; its product surface consists of acquired distribution rights rather than original production IP visible in public materials.

The company operates a channel-partner-led distribution model rather than a direct-to-consumer service. Catalog films are placed on a broad set of Latin American and global streaming platforms — Cinepolisklic, Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, iTunes, Google Play, Total Play, and Claro Video — and theatrically through Cinépolis and Cinemex in Mexico. Revenue is generated primarily from licensing royalties and distribution margins rather than upstream box office capture or subscription fees; consumer pricing is set by the hosting platforms. Marketing relies on organic social channels (X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok) and an email newsletter for upcoming release announcements.

The studio's customer surface is Spanish-speaking audiences across Mexico and Latin America served through consumer-facing platforms. Leadership consists of founder and CEO Eckehardt Von Damm. No external investment, M&A activity, regulatory actions, patents, or certifications are disclosed. Ownership structure is a privately held Mexican corporation with no disclosed parent company or institutional investors.

Name

Corazón Film

Legal name

Epluse Films, S.A. de C.V.

Website

https://corazonfilms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Corazón Films is a Mexico City-based film distribution studio that acquires rights to a 25+ title catalog of international films and distributes them theatrically and through Latin American streaming platforms for Spanish-speaking audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Distribution

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Theatrical Distribution (Domestic) (MPADAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Catalog / Library Distribution & Re-Release (MPADAJAK), Theatrical Distribution (International) (MPADAJAB)

Keywords

• Film distribution
• Theatrical releases
• Home entertainment
• Content licensing
• Latin American cinema

Headquarters

HQ city

Mexico City

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Content Licensing and Distribution: Corazón Films acquires film rights (theatrical and home entertainment) and distributes them through streaming platforms and theater chains across Latin America, earning licensing fees and distribution margins. The studio operates as a film distribution company, not a streaming service, monetizing its catalog through third-party platform licensing arrangements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels11 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Corazón Films is a Mexican film and television studio (operated by Epluse Films, S.A. de C.V.) that acquires film rights and distributes a catalog of 25+ titles across theatrical and home entertainment channels. The studio monetizes its catalog by licensing titles to Latin American streaming platforms (Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Cinepolisklic, Total Play, Claro Video, iTunes) and theatrical chains (Cinépolis, Cinemex), covering genres such as thriller, horror, action, romance, drama, sci-fi, animation, and disaster films.

Product overview

Corazón Films is a Mexican film and television studio operated by Epluse Films, S.A. de C.V. The company produces and distributes films across multiple categories including theatrical releases and home cinema (Cine en Casa) content. Their portfolio spans various genres including thriller, horror, romantic comedy, action, animation, disaster, and psychological drama films. Films are distributed through theatrical partners (Cinepolis, Cinemex) and streaming platforms (Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Cinepolisklic, Claro Video, Total Play). The company offers both current releases and upcoming productions.

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Products and services

• Un oscuro secreto A thriller film starring Elisabeth Moss as Samantha, an actress invited to a health and beauty company that promises eternal youth, who discovers patients disappearing without a trace. Currently in theatrical release at Cinépolis and Cinemex in Mexico.
• Las 100 Noches del deseo A romantic fantasy film based on Isabel Greenberg's novel about Cherry, a young wife trapped in a loveless marriage, and Hero, her devoted handmaiden, whose fragile balance is destroyed when a charismatic visitor arrives. Listed as an upcoming release.
• Volcán Fuego Bajo Tierra An intense natural disaster film following a community facing an imminent volcanic eruption that threatens to destroy everything, exploring human fragility and the fight for survival. Listed as an upcoming release.
• Amarte A romantic comedy where a famous telenovela star needs to disappear from her world and meets a man living in his own universe by accident, leading to an irresistible escapade. Listed as an upcoming release.
• Tu corazón será destrozado A romantic drama where a new student makes a risky deal with the most feared bully to pretend to be her boyfriend for protection, which becomes complicated when their fake relationship turns real. Listed as an upcoming release.
• Hablando con extraños A psychological horror film where Patricia, tormented by memories and visions after her son's death, slides into states where reality dissolves as supernatural forces invade her home. Listed as an upcoming release.
• Zona Cero A thriller where a rapid-mutation virus breaks out at a biotechnology conference, sealing the venue as infected individuals evolve unpredictably and survivors must navigate a rapidly changing containment scenario. Korean film distributed in Latin America. Listed as an upcoming release.
• Código Venganza An action film starring Jason Statham as Cole Reed, who witnesses his billionaire boss's murder and is framed, embarking on a solo mission of revenge aboard a cargo ship only to discover an international conspiracy. Listed as an upcoming release.
• Los Juegos del hambre Amanecer en la cosecha A prequel to The Hunger Games revisiting Panem 24 years before the original events, beginning on the morning of the 50th Hunger Games harvest, known as the Second Quarter Quell. Listed as an upcoming release.
• Amenaza en el aire An action thriller starring Mel Gibson as a pilot transporting an air marshal and a fugitive to trial across Alaska, where tensions escalate as not everyone aboard is who they seem. Distributed via Prime Video.
• Héroe por encargo An action comedy where an ex-special forces agent (John Cena) takes a job to protect a journalist interviewing a dictator, but a military coup forces them to escape into the jungle and survive. Distributed via Prime Video and Claro Video.
• Sobrevivientes A disaster film set in devastated Seoul where the only survivors of Hwanggung building, led by Yeong-tak (Lee Byung-hun), must try to move forward amid catastrophe. Korean film distributed in Latin America via Total Play and Cinepolisklic.
• El Libro de los deseos A drama where Thelma takes a crazy bet to fulfill her comatose son's '10 things to do before the end of the world' list to show him what life has to offer. Distributed via Google Play.
• La Traviesa Hada de los dientes A family film where a mischievous fairy named Violetta gets lost in the human world and teams up with a 12-year-old girl named Maxie to discover their true destiny. Distributed via Apple TV and Prime Video.
• El Precio del placer A drama following Emi, an ambitious young woman who becomes an exclusive escort for executives, recruiting beauty pageant contestants and celebrities until this luxurious world reveals its dark side. Distributed via Cinepolisklic, Netflix (Chile), and Prime Video.
• Ofrenda al Demonio A horror film where Arthur returns home after 15 years to reconcile with his father who runs a morgue in the basement, until they receive a corpse possessed by an ancient demon called Abyzou. Distributed via Apple TV, iTunes, and Cinepolisklic.
• Mar de Sangre A horror thriller where a group of friends steal jet skis after a night at the beach, and their fun turns to horror when they become stranded, bleeding in shark-infested waters after an accident. Distributed via Apple TV and Google Play.
• El Asesino Perfecto An action film starring Antonio Banderas as a mafia enforcer who must sacrifice everything and go against his own organization when he discovers his boss is involved in trafficking women. Distributed via Prime Video.
• Belle An animated Japanese film where Suzu, a shy high school student who hasn't felt like herself for years, escapes into the virtual world 'U' as her avatar BELLE, a globally beloved singer. Distributed via Apple TV, iTunes, and Cinepolisklic.
• Última Noche A Christmas horror film where Nell, Simon, and their son Art prepare for what should be the perfect Christmas dinner with family and friends, except for one detail: everyone is going to die. Distributed via iTunes and Amazon.
• A Un Click de Distancia A drama where Adam develops an unexpected and complicated emotional bond with his Spanish teacher Cariño (Natalie Morales) after a tragedy occurs, raising questions about truly knowing someone. Distributed via Google Play.
• Pasajero 666 A horror film where a young doctor with a 6-year-old daughter takes a night flight during a terrible storm, facing the inexplicable death of other passengers in an airplane cabin. Distributed via Cinepolisklic and iTunes.
• Chernóbil A film about the Chernobyl disaster. Listed in the home entertainment catalog.
• Corre, Escóndete, Pelea A thriller where 17-year-old Zoe Hull uses her survival skills to fight for her life and her schoolmates against shooters broadcasting the attack live on social media.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cinepolisklic (Cinépolis Klic)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCinepolisklic is the primary VOD platform for Corazón Films' home entertainment catalog in Mexico. Films such as Pasajero 666, Belle, Ofrenda al Demonio, El Precio del Placer, and Sobrevivientes are distributed through this platform.
• Cinépolis (theatrical)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCinépolis is a major Mexican cinema chain used by Corazón Films for theatrical distribution of films such as Un oscuro secreto.
• Cinemex (theatrical)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCinemex is a major Mexican cinema chain used for theatrical distribution of Corazón Films titles such as Un oscuro secreto.
• Prime VideocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrime Video serves as a distribution channel for Corazón Films titles including Héroe por encargo (Freelance), El Precio del placer, El Asesino Perfecto, Amenaza en el aire, and La traviesa hada de los dientes across multiple regions.
• NetflixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetflix distributes Corazón Films titles including El Precio del placer on its platform in Latin American regions such as Chile.
• Apple TV / iTunescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApple TV and iTunes serve as global distribution channels for Corazón Films titles including Belle, Ofrenda al demonio, Pasajero 666, Mar de Sangre, and Última Noche.
• Google Play / Google TVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGoogle Play distributes Corazón Films titles such as A Un Click de Distancia, Mar de Sangre, and El Libro de los deseos.
• Total PlayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTotal Play, a Mexican telecom and streaming service, distributes Corazón Films title Sobrevivientes to its subscribers in Mexico.
• Claro VideominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClaro Video, a Mexican streaming platform, distributes Corazón Films title Héroe por encargo (Freelance) to its subscribers in Mexico.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Strand Releasing: Strand Releasing is a US-based independent film distribution company focused on specialty and international titles for the North American market. Comparable to Corazón Films in being a small, focused independent distributor licensing international content to streaming and theatrical partners, though operating in the US rather than LATAM.
• Magnolia Pictures: Magnolia Pictures is an independent US film distributor (Landmark Theatres / 2929 Entertainment affiliate) handling theatrical and home entertainment releases of specialty and international content. Similar independent distributor model to Corazón Films — acquiring rights and placing titles on streaming platforms and theatrical circuits.
• Canela Films: Canela Films is an independent Mexican film distribution company specializing in Spanish-language and international content for the Mexican market. Directly comparable to Corazón Films in scale and business model — independent distributor of theatrical and VOD titles through Mexican platforms and theatrical chains.

Regional players

• Gussi Films: Gussi Films is a Mexican film distribution and production company focused on art-house and commercial Spanish-language cinema for Mexico and Latin America. Comparable to Corazón Films as a regional player in Mexican film distribution with overlapping theatrical and home entertainment channels.
• Cinépolis Distribución: Cinépolis Distribución is the distribution arm of the Mexican theater chain Cinépolis, handling theatrical releases across Mexico and Latin America. Comparable as a partner/competitor in Mexican theatrical distribution; however, it benefits from vertical integration with the country's largest theater chain.

Broad incumbents

• Videocine: Videocine is the Mexican film production and distribution arm of Televisa, distributing theatrical and home entertainment titles across Mexico and Latin America. Comparable to Corazón Films as a domestic Mexican distributor leveraging theater chains and streaming platforms, but at significantly greater scale and backed by Televisa's broader media infrastructure.
• IFC Films: IFC Films is the US distribution arm of AMC Networks, handling theatrical and digital distribution of independent and international films. Comparable to Corazón Films as a distributor of third-party film rights through theatrical and streaming channels, though backed by a much larger media company.

Emerging players

• Content Film Distribution: Content Film is an international sales and distribution company handling independent films across multiple territories. Comparable to Corazón Films in handling rights and placing content with downstream streaming and theatrical partners across regions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CorazonFilms
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CorazonFilms
• Facebookfacebook.com/CorazonFilms
• Instagraminstagram.com/corazonfilms
• TikToktiktok.com/@corazonfilms
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/corazonfilms

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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