Les Films de l’Arlequin

Name

Les Films de l’Arlequin

Legal name

Les Films de l'Arlequin

Website

https://filmsdelarlequin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animation Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Immersive/Interactive Animation (AR/VR/Real-Time) (MPAHACAN)

Keywords

• Animation production
• Animated film production
• Youth animation
• TV series production
• Short film production

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Film and Series Production: The company produces animated short films, feature films, series, and TV specials, generating revenue through licensing deals, distribution agreements, and sales to broadcasters and streaming platforms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Les Films de l'Arlequin is a French animation production company founded in 1991 that produces animated short films, feature-length films, TV series, and TV specials targeting youth and family audiences. The company initiates and accompanies works distinguished by bold graphics and singular themes, then licenses and distributes these productions to broadcasters, streaming platforms, and international distributors.

Product overview

Les Films de l'Arlequin is a French animation film production company established in 1991, producing animated films across multiple formats including series (Séries), feature films (Longs-métrages), short films (Courts-métrages), and TV specials (Spéciaux TV). The company has an extensive catalog of over 50 productions spanning from 1990 to present, with productions including Calinours, Lussekatt, Les Oiseaux Électriques de Pothakudi, Le Tigre de Miel, Le Loup en Slip, La traversée, and the BORIS series. Their works have received over 1,000 international awards. The company was acquired in 2021 by Vladimir Kokh through KMBO, maintaining a focus on bold graphics and distinctive themes in youth and family animation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• La traversée Feature-length animated film for youth and family audiences, released in 2021.
• BORIS (Animated Series) Animated children's series with two seasons (2013, 2015) and a spin-off series "Le pépin de Boris" released in 2022, for youth and family audiences.
• 1 minute au musée Animated series spanning four seasons (2004-2010), targeting youth and family audiences.
• Le Père Frimas Animated TV special released in 2012, for youth and family audiences.
• Les Métamorphoses

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000+ international awards

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KMBOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021In 2021, Les Films de l'Arlequin was taken over by Vladimir Kokh through KMBO (his production and distribution company). This natural alliance anchors the company in youth and family animation cinema, allowing the creative heritage to shine and ensuring the continuity of the exacting editorial line.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Gaumont Animation: Animation arm of major French studio Gaumont, producing series and feature-length animation for global streamers. Comparable as a French animation producer serving youth/family audiences, though operating at materially larger scale and integrated with a global distribution parent.
• Illumination: Paris-headquartered major animation studio (Despicable Me, Sing) and global box-office leader. Comparable as a French-rooted animation production company, though operating at vastly larger scale and integrated with Universal distribution.

Direct peers

• Folivari: Paris-based animation production company founded by Marc Bonny producing animated features and series (e.g., The Swallows of Kabul). Comparable as a French boutique animation studio with feature film capability and auteur-driven editorial positioning.
• Marathon Media: French animation studio producing series for children and family audiences including Miraculous Ladybug and Totally Spies. Comparable as a French animation production company serving the youth/family segment with international broadcaster relationships.
• Xilam Animation: Paris-based independent animation studio producing 2D and 3D series and feature films for kids and family audiences. Comparable as a French animation production company of similar boutique-to-mid scale targeting the same youth/family market with both original and adapted IP.
• TeamTO: French independent animation studio producing CGI series and feature films (e.g., Yellowbird, The Little Prince). Comparable as a French boutique animation producer with feature film capability and a youth/family orientation, though operating at somewhat larger scale.
• ON Animation Studios: French animation studio (Aardman's former Paris operation, now independent) producing CGI feature films for family audiences including Playmobil: The Movie. Comparable as a French animation production company with feature film capability.
• Cartoon Saloon: Irish animation studio (Wolfwalkers, Song of the Sea) producing hand-drawn feature films with auteur-driven editorial vision and major festival recognition. Comparable as a boutique animation house pursuing a singular artistic identity over mainstream commercial animation.
• Cyber Group Studios: French animation studio specializing in CGI and 2D series for kids and family audiences (Gigantosaurus, Zorro). Comparable as a French boutique animation producer targeting the same youth/family segment with a focus on international co-productions and broadcaster sales.
• Ankama: French animation and games studio producing animated series and feature films, including Wakfu and Lastman. Comparable as a French boutique animation house producing both series and feature-length content with distinctive editorial positioning for youth and family audiences.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7ldMUEOaO6USIPzv5qV48Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/filmsdelarlequin

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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