Apple Film Production

What Apple Film Production does

Apple Film Production is a Warsaw-based independent Polish film and television production company founded by Dariusz Jabłoński — a former assistant to Krzysztof Kieślowski — together with Violetta Kamińska and Izabela Wójcik, and recognized as one of the first independent production companies in Central and Eastern Europe. Over more than 30 years, the firm has produced or co-produced over 40 feature films, a body of documentaries, and internationally distributed drama series, accumulating more than 300 international and national awards including a Berlinale Silver Bear, multiple Venice selections, a Karlovy Vary FIPRESCI Prize, and Polish Film Academy Eagles nominations.

The company operates three core product lines: feature film production and co-production across drama, historical, and thriller genres; documentary film production; and high-end TV series production exemplified by The Passing Bells and Spies in Warsaw (both distributed by BBC Worldwide to 100+ countries) and The Pleasure Principle (distributed by Beta Film across eight European markets). A parallel production-services business provides international shoots in Poland with end-to-end coverage from research and development through post-production, including casting, crew provision, budget management, and administration of Poland's 30% cash rebate incentive. Recurring talent relationships include award-winning Polish Directors of Photography, Production Designers, Editors, Sound Designers, Animators, and Makeup Artists.

Apple Film generates revenue through two principal streams: production-service fees billed to international productions shooting in Poland, and co-production ownership economics supplemented by licensing royalties and distribution deals with broadcasters and streamers (BBC, BBC Worldwide, ARTE, ZDF, RAI, Channel 4-Walter Presents, CANAL+, SkyShowtime, TVP, Česká Televize). The firm is privately held with 12 employees, operates without disclosed external funding or parent-company structure, and pursues international co-productions across more than ten European countries, the United States, Canada, and Israel. Recent productions include BRAT (2025), The Cop: A New Chapter (2025), and Demons (2026 Locarno world premiere).

Name

Apple Film Production

Legal name

Apple Film Production

Website

https://applefilm.pl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Apple Film Production is a Warsaw-based independent Polish film and TV producer and co-producer, producing features, documentaries, and drama series for European broadcasters and global streamers while offering full-service production support for international shoots in Poland, including 30% cash rebate administration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Video Production & Post-Production (BPAFAIAB)

Keywords

• Film production services
• International co-productions
• Feature film production
• Documentary film production
• TV series production

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Film Production Services: Production services provided to international productions shooting in Poland, including crew, locations, pre-production, line production, and post-production services. They also offer cash rebate contributions at 30%.
2. Co-production and Distribution Deals: Revenue from co-producing films, TV series, and documentaries with international partners, with distribution deals to broadcasters and streaming platforms worldwide (BBC, ARTE, ZDF, RAI, Channel4-Walter Presents).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels11 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Apple Film Production is a Warsaw-based Polish film production company that produces and co-produces feature films, documentaries, and drama series as international co-productions. It also provides end-to-end production services in Poland for foreign productions, including research and development, casting, pre-production, line production, and post-production, plus assistance with the Polish 30% cash rebate, accounting, and budget preparation.

Product overview

Apple Film Production is a Warsaw-based prominent Polish film and TV production company, one of the first independent film production companies in CEE countries. The company operates three core product lines: Feature Films Production (over 40 features produced), Documentary Films Production, and TV Series Production. The company also offers Production Services in Poland encompassing the full production pipeline from development through post-production, with access to a network of Polish film professionals and a 30% cash rebate incentive. Productions span international co-productions across Europe, the US, Ukraine, and Canada. Notable productions include 'IMAGO' (2023), 'BRAT' (2025), 'Anxiety' (2023), 'Rhino' (2021), and TV series 'The Passing Bells' and 'Spies in Warsaw' distributed by BBCW.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Feature Films Production Production and co-production of feature films across genres including drama, thriller, and historical films, delivered through international co-productions with partners across Europe, the US, Ukraine, and Canada. Apple Film has produced over 40 feature films with major co-producers and broadcasters.
• Documentary Films Production Production of documentary films covering historical events and contemporary social issues, frequently as international co-productions with European partners. Notable titles include 'The Photographer', 'Karski & The Lords of Humanity', and 'Reed Dance'.
• TV Series Production Production of high-end drama series as international co-productions, including 'The Passing Bells' (with BBC, Red Planet Pictures, LipSync Productions) and 'Spies in Warsaw' (with BBC, Fresh Pictures), with worldwide distribution handled by BBC Worldwide.
• Production Services in Poland End-to-end production services in Poland for international film, TV, and documentary productions, covering research and development, casting, pre-production, line production, and post-production, plus cash rebate application (30%), accounting, and budget preparation. Access to Polish film professionals including award-winning Directors of Photography, Production Designers, Editors, Sound Designers, Animators, and Makeup Artists.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 international and national awards earned across 40+ feature films, documentaries, and TV series
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

54 partnerships are on record, tiered co-production partner, major co-production partner, lead production partner, funding partner, major distribution partner, long-standing co-production partner, industry partner and distribution partner.

• Orka Studioco-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for BRAT (feature film by Maciej Sobieszczański).
• City Culture Institute (Gdańsk Film Fund)co-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner and operator of Gdańsk Film Fund for BRAT.
• Mazovia Institute of Cultureco-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner providing regional funding for BRAT.
• Documentary and Feature Film Studios (WFDiF)co-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish state film studio co-producing BRAT.
• Moloko Filmco-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for BRAT.
• Topkapi Filmsmajor co-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch co-production company for Aftermath, Imago, and other films.
• Metrafilmsco-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for Aftermath.
• Attack Filmco-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for Aftermath.
• Trigon Productionco-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlovak co-production partner for Aftermath and Strawberry Wine.
• House Media Companyco-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for Imago.
• Ma. Ja.De Fiction (Germany)co-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman co-production partner for Anxiety.
• Cinedokke (Switzerland)co-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss co-production partner for Anxiety.
• Les Films du Poissonlead production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench production company leading Land of Oblivion.
• Arte France cinémaco-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench broadcaster co-producer for Land of Oblivion.
• Netherlands Film Institutefunding partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational film fund supporting Nude Area and other Dutch co-productions.
• BBC Worldwidemajor distribution partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld sales agent and co-production partner for TV series (The Passing Bells, Spies in Warsaw) distributed to 100+ countries.
• Beta Filmmajor distribution partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor for The Pleasure Principle, selling to ARTE, ZDF, RAI, Channel4-Walter Presents across Europe.
• Beta Filmmajor distribution partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distributor handling sales to Germany, France, Italy, UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium.
• BBCco-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for TV series including Spies in Warsaw and The Passing Bells.
• Polish Television (TVP)long-standing co-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish public broadcaster and long-standing co-production partner for multiple films and series.
• CANAL+co-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPay-TV broadcaster co-producing multiple films and series including The Pleasure Principle, Strawberry Wine, and others.
• Česká Televizeco-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech public broadcaster co-producing The Pleasure Principle and Numbers.
• Star Mediaco-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction company co-producing The Pleasure Principle.
• Red Planet Picturesco-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK production company co-producing The Passing Bells.
• LipSync Productionsco-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK production company co-producing The Passing Bells.
• Fresh Picturesco-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction company co-producing Spies in Warsaw.
• TOR Film Productionco-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction company supporting Under Electric Clouds.
• Kristi Filmlead production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian production company leading Demons.
• Arthouse Trafficco-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian co-production company for Demons and Rhino.
• Orka Production Studioco-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction studio co-producing Demons.
• European Producers Clubindustry partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization supporting Numbers.
• BBC Worldwidemajor distribution partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld sales agent for Spies in Warsaw.
• First Hand Filmsdistribution partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld sales agent for The Photographer documentary.
• Westend Filmsdistribution partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld sales agent for Rhino.
• Le Pactedistribution partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld sales agent for Land of Oblivion.
• Latido Filmsdistribution partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld sales agent for Numbers.
• Reel Suspectsdistribution partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld sales agent for Nude Area.
• National Audiovisual Instituteco-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish institution co-producing Karski.
• Kino Światdistribution partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish distributor for Karski & The Lords of Humanity.
• EEAPdistribution partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld sales for Aftermath.
• SkyShowtimeco-production partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStreaming platform co-producing The Cop: A New Chapter.
• Metranom Studioco-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction studio supporting Under Electric Clouds.
• Westdeutscher Rundfunkco-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman broadcaster co-producing Reed Dance documentary.
• Hob ABlead production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish production company leading Between Two Fires.
• Filmpool Nord ABco-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish regional film fund co-producing Between Two Fires.
• In Film (Czech Republic)co-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech production company co-producing Janosik.
• Charlie's (Slovakia)co-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlovak production company co-producing Janosik.
• Eurofilm Studio (Hungary)co-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerHungarian production company co-producing Janosik.
• HBO Central Europedistribution partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBroadcasting partner for Janosik.
• Shoreline Entertainmentdistribution partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld sales agent for Janosik.
• 435 Filmslead production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian production company leading Numbers.
• Halley Productionco-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction company supporting Numbers.
• Cry Cinemalead production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerUkrainian production company leading Rhino.
• Linked Filmsco-production partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction company co-producing Under Electric Clouds.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Zentropa: Zentropa is a Danish production company founded by Lars von Trier, producing feature films, TV series, and providing production services across Scandinavia and Europe. Comparable as a long-standing independent European production company with strong festival pedigree and international co-productions.
• Tornasol Films: Tornasol Films is a Madrid-based production company focused on international co-productions across Europe and Latin America. Comparable as an independent European producer with strong broadcaster relationships and festival-focused feature film slate.
• Les Films du Poisson: Les Films du Poisson is a French production company that led Apple's Land of Oblivion. Comparable as a European independent producer specializing in art-house feature films and international co-productions with broadcaster partnerships.
• Opus Film: Opus Film is one of Poland's largest independent film production companies, producing feature films, TV series, and providing production services in Poland. Directly comparable to Apple Film in business model, Polish base, and international co-production focus.
• Studio Filmowe Kadr: Studio Filmowe Kadr is a historic Polish film studio producing award-winning feature films and documentaries. Comparable to Apple Film as another prominent Polish production company with deep European co-production history and festival recognition.
• Aggrement Films: Agrement Films is a Polish production company producing international co-productions and providing production services in Poland. Comparable to Apple Film as a Warsaw-based peer in feature film co-productions and Poland-based production services.
• Beta Film: Beta Film is one of Europe's largest independent distributors of TV series and films, handling Apple Film's The Pleasure Principle across Europe. Comparable as a partner/competitor in international co-production and global distribution of European content.
• Topkapi Films: Topkapi Films is a Dutch production company specializing in international co-productions across Europe. Apple Film has co-produced multiple films with Topkapi (Aftermath, Imago), making it a directly comparable peer in cross-border co-production structure.

Emerging players

• New Europe Film Sales: New Europe Film Sales is a Warsaw-based world sales agent specializing in Central and Eastern European arthouse films. Directly comparable given shared CEE focus, Polish base, and role in selling award-winning regional content internationally.

Broad incumbents

• Match Factory: The Match Factory is one of Europe's leading international sales agents and production companies, distributing arthouse films worldwide. Comparable as a larger established player handling premium European film content for broadcasters and festivals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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