JQ Pictures

What JQ Pictures does

JQ Pictures (嘉映影业控股有限公司 / J.Q. Pictures Holdings Limited) is a privately-held Chinese film and television production company headquartered in Beijing's Chaoyang District. Founded in 2012, the company operates a project-based production model centered on identifying premium scripts and literary IP, partnering with top-tier Chinese directors and screenwriters, and producing or co-producing Chinese-language theatrical films and television dramas. JQ's slate spans commercial genres (action, romance, sports drama, youth drama) and prestige arthouse-crossover productions, with notable titles including 使徒行者 (Line Walker, 2016), 七月与安生 (Soulmate, 2016), 你好，之华 (Last Letter, 2018), 夺冠 (Leap, 2020), and 嘉年华 (The Good Women, 2017).

Name

JQ Pictures

Legal name

嘉映影业控股有限公司 J.Q. Pictures Holdings Limited

Website

https://jqpictures.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

JQ Pictures is a Beijing-based Chinese film and television production company that develops, produces, and co-produces Chinese-language theatrical films and TV dramas, leveraging A-list director partnerships, premium IP adaptations, and co-production alliances with major Chinese distributors and streaming platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Theatrical box office: Revenue generated from cinema ticket sales of films produced or co-produced by JQPictures, through distribution agreements with theatrical distributors such as Huaxia Film, Maoyan, and Xingmei.
2. Copyright licensing and sales: Revenue from licensing film rights to streaming platforms, television broadcasters, overseas distributors, and other media channels for co-produced titles.
3. Television production: Revenue from producing television dramas (e.g., 橙红年代, 追击者, 酸甜苦辣小夫妻) for broadcast or streaming platforms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

JQ Pictures (嘉映影业控股有限公司) is a Beijing-based film and television production company that develops, produces, and co-produces Chinese-language theatrical films and TV dramas. The company partners with A-list directors including Chen Kaige and Peter Chan, acquires premium literary IP for adaptation, and delivers content through theatrical distributors and streaming platforms across mainland China and select international markets.

Product overview

JQ Pictures (嘉映影业控股有限公司) is a Chinese film and television production company that produces movies and TV dramas. Their portfolio includes theatrical releases such as '七月与安生' (Soulmate), '使徒行者' series, '夺冠' (The Woman Who Dared), '你好，之华' (Last Letter), as well as TV series like '橙红年代' and '追击者'. The company operates as a film/TV production house without a unified digital platform or modular product architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Film Production (电影制作) Full-cycle theatrical film development, production, and co-production including dramas, action films, romantic comedies, sports films, and literary adaptations. Produced for Chinese cinema audiences and international film festival distribution through partners such as Huaxia Film, Maoyan, Xingmei, and Bona Film Group.
• TV Drama Production (电视剧制作) Production of television drama series including contemporary urban dramas, period spy thrillers, and family ethics series (e.g., 橙红年代, 追击者, 酸甜苦辣小夫妻) for broadcast and streaming platforms.
• 夺冠 (Leap) Theatrical sports drama directed by Peter Chan, released 2020-09-25, co-produced with Bona Film Group. Won three awards at the 33rd Golden Rooster Awards (Best Story Film, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography).
• 一点就到家 (Coffee or Tea?) Theatrical youth drama film released 2020-10-04.
• 七月与安生 (Soulmate) Theatrical romance drama released 2016-09-14, starring Zhou Dongyu and Ma Sichun. Received six Golden Horse nominations with Zhou Dongyu and Ma Sichun winning dual Best Actress — the first such occurrence in Golden Horse history. Co-produced with Alibaba Pictures and Geek Pictures.
• 嘉年华 (The Good Women) Arthouse drama film released 2017, the only Chinese-language film in Venice Film Festival main competition. Won Best Director at 54th Golden Horse Awards and Best Film at the 54th Antalya Golden Orange International Film Festival.

Quantifiable outcome

• 使徒行者 grossed over 600 million RMB, becoming the highest-grossing film of the 2016 summer season
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• 华夏电影发行有限责任公司 (Huaxia Film Distribution)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 August 2016Huaxia Film is the primary theatrical distributor for multiple JQPictures releases. The company co-distributed films including 使徒行者, 夺冠, 喜欢你, and 破局, providing nationwide cinema distribution, print & advertising (P&A) financing, and marketing execution for each release.
• 猫眼影业 (Maoyan Entertainment)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaoyan is a co-distributor and digital ticketing/marketing partner for JQPictures films including 使徒行者 and 夺冠. Maoyan provides data-driven marketing and audience targeting alongside traditional distribution.
• 星美影业有限公司 (Xingmei Cinema)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorXingmei served as a co-distributor for films including 使徒行者, providing cinema chain distribution reach in addition to Huaxia and Maoyan partnerships.
• 上海博纳文化传媒有限公司 (Bona Film Group)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBona Film Group co-produced and co-distributed films including 破局, 低压槽, and 夺冠 (through its Shanghai arm). Bona provides both production capital and theatrical distribution infrastructure.
• 阿里巴巴影业集团有限公司 (Alibaba Pictures)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlibaba Pictures co-produced 七月与安生 and 喜欢你 with JQPictures. The partnership combines Alibaba's digital platforms, e-commerce ecosystem, and marketing reach with JQPictures' production capabilities.
• 坏猴子影业 (Burning Box Pictures / Bad Monkey)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner坏猴子影业 is the lead producer of the 绣春刀 series. For 绣春刀·修罗战场, JQPictures served as a co-producer alongside 坏猴子's '72变电影计划'. This partnership pairs JQPictures' commercial film experience with 坏猴子's emerging filmmaker incubator model.
• 开心麻花 (Kai Xin Ma Hua / Xingma)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner开心麻花, China's leading comedy production company, co-produced 妖铃铃 with JQPictures. The collaboration combines 开心麻花's comedy brand and audience base with JQPictures' production and distribution resources, targeting the Chinese New Year holiday box office.
• 极客影业（上海）有限公司 (Geek Pictures)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeek Pictures co-produced 七月与安生 with JQPictures, under the production stewardship of JQPictures' leadership. The company is listed as a key co-producer on multiple JQPictures projects.
• 天下一电影制作有限公司 (One Cool Film / One Kingdom)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne Cool Film is a Hong Kong-based production company that co-produced 使徒行者 and 低压槽 with JQPictures. The partnership facilitates cross-border Hong Kong-mainland Chinese co-productions with access to Hong Kong talent and international markets.
• 喀什嘉映文化传媒有限公司 (Kashgar Jiaying Media)coreOthersKashgar Jiaying is a subsidiary/affiliate of JQPictures Holdings, used as a production entity on numerous JQPictures films including 破局, 绣春刀·修罗战场, 喜欢你, 妖铃铃, and 狗奶瓶. The entity provides production registration in the Kashgar economic development zone for favorable policy treatment.
• 耳东影业 (East Cinema)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner耳东影业 co-produced 英格力士 and 风林火山 with JQPictures. The company provides production financing and access to its entertainment industry ecosystem including cinema chain, talent management, and IP development.
• 公安部金盾影视文化中心 (Ministry of Public Security Golden Shield Film & TV Center)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry of Public Security's film division co-developed the 猎狐行动 (Operation Fox Hunt) film project with JQPictures. This government partnership enables access to authentic public security material and official endorsement for action-thriller productions based on real operations.
• 我们制作有限公司 (We Studio / Our Film)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWe Studio, led by Peter Chan and Joyce Chen, is a long-standing strategic co-production partner of JQPictures, having produced 七月与安生, 喜欢你, 你好，之华, and 妖铃铃 together. The partnership is the most prolific in JQPictures' portfolio.
• 天下一电影制作有限公司 (One Cool Film / Yi Tin)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne Cool Film (天下一) co-produced 低压槽 with JQPictures, serving as the Hong Kong co-production partner alongside director/producer Derek Kwok's production infrastructure.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• China Film Group Corporation: State-backed Chinese film production, distribution, and exhibition conglomerate. Operates as a broad incumbent and de facto gatekeeper for imports, theatrical release schedules, and co-production approvals that affect independent players like JQ Pictures.
• Wanda Pictures: Subsidiary of Dalian Wanda Group combining film production with the world's largest cinema chain at peak. A broad incumbent competing for talent, IP, and release dates — and whose scale dwarfs independent producers like JQ Pictures.
• Alibaba Pictures Group: Chinese film production and online-video platform business under Alibaba Group; co-producer on JQ Pictures' 七月与安生 and 喜欢你. Functions as both a co-production partner and a direct competitor for premium Mandarin IP and streaming rights.

Direct peers

• Huayi Brothers Media Corporation: Largest publicly-listed private Chinese film production studio; operates production, distribution, and artist management. Directly comparable to JQ Pictures as a Beijing-headquartered Chinese-language film/TV producer competing for similar talent, IP, and theatrical slots.
• Beijing Enlight Pictures: Major listed Chinese film production and distribution company with a comparable diversified comedy/drama/action slate and active co-production strategy. Mirrors JQ Pictures' portfolio approach and scale of theatrical output.
• Bona Film Group: Vertically-integrated Chinese film producer-distributor-exhibitor; co-producer on multiple JQ Pictures titles including 夺冠 and 破局. Direct competitor for premium literary IP, A-list directors (Peter Chan), and theatrical release windows.

Emerging players

• CMC Capital / CMC Inc. Holdings: Shanghai-headquartered film production and distribution company with growing presence in theatrical and online content. Emerging player pursuing comparable premium Chinese-language film/TV IP investments and distribution relationships.
• Beijing Enze Culture & Entertainment (Beijing Kultur): Beijing-listed independent Chinese film producer with active commercial slate. Emerging player competing with JQ Pictures on similar mid-budget Chinese-language theatrical productions and streaming licensed titles.

Regional players

• Media Asia Group: Hong Kong-headquartered Chinese-language film production and distribution arm of eSun Holdings/PCCW. Comparable cross-border co-production model and Hong Kong director/talent network paralleling JQ Pictures' China-Hong Kong collaborations (e.g., 七月与安生).
• Emperor Motion Pictures: Hong Kong-based Chinese-language film production and distribution company within the Emperor Group. Comparable in business model (Hong Kong-mainland co-productions, genre-spanning slate) and competes for similar pan-Chinese theatrical audiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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