What Cine Plus does

Cine Plus (legal entity: cine plus Production Service GmbH) is a privately held German full-service audiovisual media production company headquartered in Berlin, founded in 1989 and operating across nine German locations spanning Berlin, Cologne, Potsdam, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Leipzig, Erfurt, and Ludwigsburg. The firm organizes its offering into seven service divisions — Post-Production & AI, Film-Production & AI, Rental & Service, Event & Streaming, News & Broadcast, Studios & Facilities, and Sales & Service — delivered through a centralized technical infrastructure that includes 150+ non-linear editing systems on Avid NEXIS shared storage, 10+ color grading suites with DaVinci Resolve and Filmlight Baselight, Dolby Atmos/Vision certified audio postproduction, AI/VFX/CGI studios, DCI-standard BARCO 4K projection, and an 80 m² broadcast studio in Berlin's government quarter.

The company serves enterprise B2B clients across four primary segments: film and television productions (including ARD/ZDF, RTL, Prime Video, Netflix); corporate and institutional clients (German Federal Government, EU Publications Office, Deutsche Bank, Red Bull, L'Oreal); events and live production (corporate events, hybrid streaming, mediatecture installations); and media-technology buyers (as a Sony Professional Solutions Europe Specialist Dealer). Customer mix leans heavily toward enterprise with multi-year frame contracts anchoring institutional spend, and pricing is quote-based with project billing tied to actual hours plus per-day rental rates tied to equipment list price.

Revenue mechanics mix professional services (post-production, film production, events/streaming, news/broadcast) with hardware and recurring equipment rental. Cine Plus generates sales through direct enterprise field sales across nine German offices, manufacturer/channel partnerships (Sony, Canon, ARRI, Avid, Dolby, Blackmagic Design), and SEO-driven inbound. Technology partnerships span deep Avid ecosystem integration, Dolby certification, LiveU mobile streaming, DVB-S2 satellite transmission, and AI model licenses from third-party providers that Cine Plus operationalizes into prompt-based, certified production pipelines for its client base.

Name

Cine Plus

Legal name

cine plus Production Service GmbH

Website

https://cine-plus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cine Plus is a German full-service audiovisual media production company operating nine offices across Germany, offering post-production, film production, equipment rental, AI-enhanced production, event/streaming, and news/broadcast services to enterprise clients including broadcasters (ARD/ZDF, RTL), streaming platforms (Prime Video, Netflix), German federal and EU institutions, and corporate brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Media Production Services

NAICS

Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219), Motion Picture and Video Production (512110)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Sound Effects (SFX) Editorial & Library Services (MPAHAEAD)

Keywords

• Post-production services
• Film production services
• Media equipment rental
• Live event streaming
• Broadcast news services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Post-Production Services: Full-service postproduction including video editing, color grading, audio postproduction, VFX/CGI/GFX, and mastering. Revenue generated through project-based service contracts and hourly/day-rate billing.
2. Film Production Services: Concept development, scripting, directing, and production of informational films, commercials, documentaries, and corporate videos. Includes AI-generated content services.
3. Equipment Rental: Rental of professional media production equipment (cameras, lenses, audio, lighting, streaming/broadcast systems) with daily/weekly rates and optional technician/project manager support.
4. Media Technology Sales: Sale of professional media production technology including cameras, editing systems, monitors, and studio equipment. Also offers refurbished equipment alongside new products.
5. Event & Streaming Services: Technical equipment and personnel for events, live streaming, and virtual events. Includes studio facilities rental and mediatektur (media architecture) solutions.
6. News & Broadcast Services: Round-the-clock news production services including satellite uplink/downlink, EB/ENG teams, news editing, and studio facilities in Berlin government quarter.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CINE PLUS is a German full-service audiovisual media production company operating across nine locations. It sells post-production (video editing, color grading, AI/VFX/CGI, audio postproduction, mastering, AV transfer), film production, equipment rental, event/live-streaming production, news/broadcast services, studio/facility rental, and media technology sales. Customers are enterprise clients including broadcasters, streaming platforms, government institutions, and corporations.

Product overview

Cine Plus is a German full-service audiovisual media production company founded in 1989, operating as a network of specialized divisions rather than a single unified software product. Its portfolio spans seven core divisions: Post-Production & AI (video editing via 150+ Avid/Adobe systems, digital lab, color grading, AI/VFX/CGI/Motion Graphics, audio postproduction with Dolby Atmos, AV transfer); Film-Production & AI (creative concept development, documentary/fictional/advertising film, e-learning, interactive media); Rental & Service (nationwide camera/lens/audio/lighting/production tech rental pool); Event & Streaming (live streaming, event production service, mediatecture); News & Broadcast (teleport, ENG teams, news editing, studio); Studios & Facilities (TV studio, production offices, grading cinema); and Sales & Service (system integration, SONY specialist dealer). AI capabilities are embedded throughout — from automated postproduction processes to fully/generative AI-generated moving image content. The company operates across nine German locations and serves EU institutional clients, German federal authorities, broadcasters, and streaming platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Post-Production & AI Comprehensive post-production services covering video editing, digital lab (dailies, digital intermediate, mastering), color grading in 4K/HDR suites, AI-powered VFX/CGI/GFX production, audio postproduction with Dolby Atmos mixing, and AV transfer/format conversion. Sold as a project-based B2B service to broadcasters, streaming platforms, production companies, and corporate clients.
• Film-Production & AI Full-service moving-image agency offering creative concept development, documentary, fictional, and advertising film production, e-learning, interactive media, and AI-enhanced moving image and sound design. Targets EU institutional clients, German federal authorities, and corporate brands requiring professional audiovisual communications.
• Rental & Service Rental of professional media production equipment including HD to 6K cameras (VENICE, FX-9, FS-7, ALEXA, CANON, PDW-800, Z-450), lenses, audio, lighting/grip/crane/drone equipment, streaming/broadcast systems, and production/postproduction technology. Includes technician and project manager support. Nationwide delivery with daily/weekly rates.
• Event & Streaming High-end technical event production and live streaming services for in-person, hybrid, and fully virtual events worldwide. Includes live streaming with multi-CDN delivery, event production consulting/planning/on-site execution, and mediatecture (custom media installations for museums, exhibitions, trade fairs, and brand worlds).
• News & Broadcast Professional 24/7 news production services including teleport/transmission (DVB-S2 satellite uplink/downlink, LiveU streaming), EB/ENG teams supporting all formats up to 4K, news editing (Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere), and a 80 m² live studio with up to 4 cameras. Targets broadcasters and government communications teams.
• Studios & Facilities Rental of physical production facilities including an equipped TV studio (Lützowufer, Berlin: air-conditioned, 20 KW programmable lighting, digital control room), furnished production offices with high-speed fiber, and an in-house grading cinema (4K BARCO DCI projector, 6.60m x 3.70m screen, 40 seats, Dolby Surround) for film approval, client screenings, and color grading.
• Sales & Service (Media Technology Sales) System integration and sale of professional media production technology including studio equipment planning and installation, presentation and media systems, component sales, and after-sales support. Operates as an authorised Sony Professional Solutions Europe Specialist Dealer and dealer for Canon, ARRI, Blackmagic, Schoeps, Sennheiser, Zeiss, Angenieux, Fujinon, and Sachtler. Offers refurbished equipment and financing options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 150 non-linear editing systems enabling high production throughput for complex projects
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration19 records

AI capability8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sony Professional Solutions EuropecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCINE PLUS is a Sony Professional Solutions Europe Specialist Dealer and authorized dealer for Sony professional media production equipment including cameras, monitors, and broadcast technology. This partnership enables CINE PLUS to resell Sony products with manufacturer support, warranty, and access to latest Sony professional solutions.
• Avid TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationCINE PLUS operates extensive Avid infrastructure including Avid Media Composer Ultimate/Enterprise, Avid Symphony NITRIS DX, Avid NEXIS shared storage systems (over 15 with up to 256TB), Avid Interplay asset management, and Avid Cloud Editing solutions. Deep integration with Avid ecosystem for collaborative video editing workflows.
• CanonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Canon dealer for professional media production equipment including cameras and lenses.
• ARRIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized ARRI dealer for professional cinema cameras and lighting equipment.
• DaVinci Resolve/FilmLight (Baselight)coreTechnology or IntegrationCINE PLUS operates DaVinci Resolve systems with GPU acceleration for color grading and FilmLight Baselight systems across its 10+ color grading suites. These are core tools in the company's post-production color workflow.
• DolbycoreTechnology or IntegrationCINE PLUS has Dolby-certified audio postproduction facilities supporting Dolby Atmos immersive audio mixing for home entertainment and cinema. Partnership for certified mixing services meeting Dolby broadcast and cinema standards.
• Schoeps, Sennheiser, Zeiss, Angenieux, Fujinon, SachtlerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCINE PLUS is an authorized dealer for these professional media equipment manufacturers covering audio equipment (microphones), lenses, optics, and camera support systems.
• JOIN Solutions AGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCINE PLUS uses JOIN talent management platform as an order processor under Art. 28 GDPR for applicant tracking and recruiting. Partnership for HR technology supporting the company's recruitment process.
• LiveUcoreTechnology or IntegrationCINE PLUS operates LiveU mobile streaming solutions (LU-200, LU-500, LU-600) for wireless video uplink and live stand-up capabilities. Stationary LiveU transmission with upstream via redundant 1Gbit/s connections.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bavaria Film GmbH: Major German film and post-production company operating from Munich/Geiselgasteig, offering production, post-production, sound stages, and equipment rental. Closely comparable to CINE PLUS in scope, German footprint, and mix of public-broadcaster and theatrical work.
• ARRI Media GmbH: ARRI's service arm providing camera, lighting, and post-production rental for film and TV. Comparable to CINE PLUS's Rental & Service and post-production divisions, with particular overlap in DCI-grade cinema and color services.
• Rotor Film Babelsberg GmbH: German post-production and VFX house specializing in feature and series finishing. Direct competitor for premium German-language film and series post work.
• Studio Hamburg GmbH: Leading Hamburg-based German production and post-production group covering film, TV, and distribution. Comparable business model to CINE PLUS with similar public-broadcaster (NDR/ARD) and streaming client base.
• Studio Babelsberg AG: Germany's oldest large-scale film studio, offering film production, post-production, and VFX services in the same premium tier as CINE PLUS. Directly comparable as a one-stop German film/TV service provider working with major streamers and broadcasters.
• TVN GROUP (TVN Media Group): Hannover-based German provider of TV production, post-production, event, and broadcast services. Closely comparable in service mix (post, live, events, news) and German enterprise/government client base.

Broad incumbents

• NEP Group, Inc. Global outside broadcast, live events, and post-production services provider. Comparable in event streaming, broadcast transmission, and live production capabilities that overlap with CINE PLUS's Event & Streaming and News & Broadcast divisions.
• UFA GmbH: One of Germany's largest TV/film production groups (Bertelsmann-owned), producing premium drama, entertainment, and streaming content. Larger and broader than CINE PLUS, but overlapping in post-production and production services for the same German public and private broadcasters.
• Technicolor Group (Mikros/Technicolor Post): Global post-production and VFX group (successor to Technicolor Creative Studios). Comparable in full-service post-production for global streamers, often bidding for the same premium German-language original series that CINE PLUS services.
• Framestore Limited: Global VFX and post-production incumbent with major feature, episodic, and immersive work. Overlaps with CINE PLUS on premium Netflix/Prime Video finishing and represents the international competitive ceiling for German originals work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cineplusGroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/cineplus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cine-plus

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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