Ficcion Producciones

What Ficcion Producciones does

Ficcion Producciones, S.L. is an independent audiovisual production company headquartered in Ames (Galicia), Spain, founded in 2003 by co-CEOs Mamen Quintas and Julio Casal. Operating as a Sociedad Limitada with a headcount of 101–250, the company produces content across fiction series, feature films, documentaries, animation, and entertainment programming for theatrical, streaming, and broadcast distribution. Its core catalog includes series such as 'Punto Nemo', 'Operación Marea Negra', 'Vivir Sin Permiso', and '3 Caminos'; the Prime Video exclusive documentary series 'Una Historia de Crímenes'; feature films including 'Tratamos demasiado bien a las mujeres' (with France's Noodles Production) and 'Me has robado el corazón' (with Sony Pictures); animation titles 'Meñique' and 'Tutu'; and the long-running daily entertainment program 'Hora Galega' for Televisión de Galicia. The company self-describes as an ICT production house integrating real-image and 3D technology into next-generation audiovisual projects.

The company's business model is a multi-stream project-based revenue structure combining one-time theatrical distribution licenses (via Filmax and Sony Pictures), exclusive streaming coproduction and licensing deals with Prime Video in Spain and Portugal, professional services revenue from regional television production (TVG), and recurring financial support from regional and European public funding sources (Xunta de Galicia, AGADIC, Deputación de Pontevedra, EU Feder 2021-2027, HUB funds). Go-to-market is event-driven and sales-led: the company attends major international audiovisual markets to test trends and secure coproduction partners (Ukbar Filmes in Portugal, Noodles Production in France, broadcasters including RTVE, FORTA, and RTP). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated on a per-project basis tied to coproduction agreements and distribution licenses.

Customer concentration is high, with Prime Video functioning as the dominant single platform counterparty through exclusive streaming rights for its most commercially significant series. The company's moat rests on multi-channel distribution agreements, a 20-year content catalog, the founders' creative and governmental relationships, and durable access to EU and regional subsidy programs. Operating geographies include Spain (with a Galicia-centric base), Portugal, France, and selected international markets via the sales-led approach.

Name

Ficcion Producciones

Legal name

FICCION PRODUCCIONES, S.L.

Website

https://ficcion-producciones.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ficcion Producciones is an independent Spanish audiovisual production company based in Galicia, founded in 2003, that produces fiction series, feature films, documentaries, and animation for streamers (notably Prime Video), regional broadcasters (TVG), and theatrical distributors (Filmax, Sony Pictures).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film and Television Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Public Media Partnerships & Content Co-productions (NGO/Cultural) (MPABADAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

International TV Broadcasters (Free-to-Air/Satellite/Cable) (MPABAEAJ), Business, Politics & Current Affairs Documentaries (MPADADAJ)

Keywords

• Film production services
• Television series production
• Documentary series production
• Audiovisual content creation
• Animation production

Headquarters

HQ city

García

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Theatrical Film Distribution: Feature films released in theaters through distribution partners. Films like 'Tratamos demasiado bien a las mujeres' distributed by Filmax in Spain with theatrical release before streaming availability.
2. Streaming Platform Coproduction: Coproduction deals with Prime Video for exclusive content distribution in Spain and Portugal. Series like 'Punto Nemo', 'Operación Marea Negra', and documentary series distributed exclusively on Prime Video.
3. Television Production: Production of entertainment programs for regional television, specifically TVG (Televisión de Galicia). Programs include 'Hora Galega' and other Galician content.
4. Government Subsidies and Grants: Funding support from regional and European sources including AXUNTA de Galicia, AGADIC, Deputación de Pontevedra, Consellería de Cultura, Lingua e Xuventude, and EU funds (Galicia Feder 2021-2027, HUB funds).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ficcion Producciones is an independent audiovisual production company that produces fiction series, documentaries, feature films, animation, and entertainment programs for cinema, television, and streaming platforms. The company develops next-generation audiovisual projects integrating real image and 3D technology, and distributes through exclusive streaming (Prime Video for Spain and Portugal), theatrical release (via Filmax and Sony Pictures), and regional broadcast (TVG). It also produces content through international coproductions with partners in France (Noodles Production) and Portugal (Ukbar Filmes/RTP).

Product overview

Ficcion Producciones is an independent audiovisual production company based in Galicia, Spain, established in 2003. The company operates as a single unified production house rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, producing fiction series, documentaries, feature films, animation, and entertainment content. The portfolio includes: TV series (Punto Nemo, Operación Marea Negra, Vivir Sin Permiso, 3 Caminos); documentary series (Una Historia de Crímenes); theatrical films (Tratamos demasiado bien a las mujeres, Me has robado el corazón, Schimbare); animated content (Meñique, Tutu); and entertainment programs (Hora Galega, Fun Polo Aire, among others). Productions are primarily distributed through Prime Video, traditional theatrical release (via Filmax, Sony Pictures), and regional broadcaster TVG.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Punto Nemo A science fiction and suspense series produced for Prime Video, following an oceanographic expedition investigating a plastic island in the South Pacific with a group stranded at the most remote point on Earth. Reached #1 most watched content in Spain for three consecutive weeks after its March 28 release.
• Operación Marea Negra A crime/thriller series produced for television and Prime Video, dealing with maritime security and illegal activities at sea.
• Vivir Sin Permiso A television series produced by Ficcion Producciones, distributed across multiple seasons.
• 3 Caminos A television series produced by Ficcion Producciones.
• Una Historia de Crímenes A documentary series exploring criminal cases, produced in coproduction with Prime Video in collaboration with Guardia Civil UCO, Policía Nacional, and Mossos d'Esquadra. Nominated for Best Documentary Program at the 2024 Iris Awards among nearly 800 applications.
• Tratamos demasiado bien a las mujeres A feature film directed by Clara Bilbao, starring Carmen Machi and Antonio de la Torre. A black comedy based on Raymond Queneau's bestseller, coproduced with France's Noodles Production and distributed by Filmax. Premiered at the Málaga Film Festival.
• Me has robado el corazón A romantic comedy/road movie starring Óscar Casas and Ana Jara, produced in association with Sony Pictures Entertainment Iberia.
• Schimbare A feature film produced by Ficcion Producciones.
• Meñique An animated feature production by Ficcion Producciones.
• Tutu An animated production by Ficcion Producciones.
• Hora Galega A daily news and current affairs program produced for Televisión de Galicia, including the weekend edition hosted by Paula del Fraile.
• Fun Polo Aire An entertainment program produced by Ficcion Producciones.
• María Rita A short film produced by Ficcion Producciones.

Quantifiable outcome

• Punto Nemo reached #1 most watched in Spain for 3 weeks
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Prime VideocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive streaming partner for coproductions including Punto Nemo, Operación Marea Negra, and documentary series Una Historia de Crímenes. Ficcion Producciones produces content exclusively for Prime Video in Spain and Portugal market.
• Ukbar FilmescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortuguese production company (Pandora da Cunha Telles and Pablo Iraola) coproducing series like Punto Nemo. Enables cross-border production capabilities and access to Portuguese broadcast partner RTP.
• Noodles ProductioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench production company coproducing 'Tratamos demasiado bien a las mujeres' enabling international co-production with France and access to French market/distribution.
• FORTAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederación de Organismos de Radio y Televisión Autonómicos collaborating on documentary productions including Una Historia de Crímenes.
• RTPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRádio e Televisão de Portugal collaborating as broadcast partner on Portuguese coproductions including Punto Nemo.
• RTVEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporación de Radio y Televisión Española participating as broadcast partner in coproductions.
• Sony Pictures International ProductionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProducing 'Me has robado el corazón' in association with Sony Pictures Entertainment Iberia, with Sony Pictures handling distribution. Major international partnership for theatrical release.
• FilmaxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish theatrical and home entertainment distributor for feature films including 'Tratamos demasiado bien a las mujeres' with exclusive Spanish distribution rights.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Noodles Production: French production company co-producing 'Tratamos demasiado bien a las mujeres' with Ficcion. Comparable European independent production house of similar size pursuing international co-productions and theatrical releases.
• Ukbar Filmes: Portuguese production company co-producing Punto Nemo with Ficcion Producciones. Comparable as a similarly-sized Iberian production house operating across co-productions, public broadcaster partnerships, and international sales.
• Atresmedia Studios: Largest Spanish-language production group, producing premium series, films, and entertainment for Atresmedia's free-to-air channels and global streamers. Directly comparable as a Spanish production house competing for the same Prime Video/Netflix co-production slots as Ficcion.
• Portocabo: Galician production company based in A Coruña producing premium series and films with strong regional focus and international co-productions. Closest regional direct competitor to Ficcion Producciones in the Galician production ecosystem.
• Buendía Estudios: Spanish production company (joint venture of Atresmedia and Mediapro) producing high-end series such as 'Elite' and 'La Casa de Papel: Berlin' for Netflix. Direct competitor in the Spanish premium streaming co-production market.
• The Mediapro Studio: Barcelona-based global production and distribution group producing premium fiction, films, and documentaries for streamers and broadcasters worldwide. Comparable as a Spanish/European co-production partner competing for the same international platform commissions.
• Filmax: Spanish production and distribution company that both produces films and distributes theatrical releases (including Ficcion's own 'Tratamos demasiado bien a las mujeres'). Comparable as a Spanish production/distribution counterpart with similar theatrical and home-entertainment channels.
• Vaca Films: Galicia-based production company producing feature films and series with international festival pedigree. Comparable regional Galician peer competing for the same regional funding pools and broadcaster commissions.
• Plano a Plano: Andalusian production company producing long-running prime-time series for Mediaset España and Telecinco. Comparable mid-size Spanish production house with similar TV series output and broadcaster relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Movistar Plus+ (Telefónica Audiovisual): Spanish premium pay-TV operator and in-house production arm of Telefónica, producing and commissioning high-end series. Operates as both a buyer and a producer of premium Spanish content, competing for top-tier talent and IP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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