CresCine

What CresCine does

CresCine is a Horizon Europe-funded research project launched in 2023 and coordinated by Universidade Lusófona in Lisbon, Portugal, with 23 staff and a consortium of 18 partners plus 10 associate partners spanning academia, national film agencies, broadcasters, and data providers in Estonia, Lithuania, Denmark, Ireland, Belgium/Flanders, Croatia, and Portugal. The project focuses on strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of seven underrepresented European film markets through data infrastructure, AI-assisted market research, and policy toolboxes.

The core deliverables are FIDA, a Film Industry Data Repository combining historical data, statistics, and data-driven simulations; CineFlux, an AI-driven tool for audience and market research; the recurring State of European Film report series (annual volumes starting 2024); and a set of specialised toolboxes (e.g., Green Digital Toolbox, Public Film Funding Toolbox, Impact Distribution Toolbox) intended for adoption by industry and public-sector stakeholders. Distribution is unusually broad for a research consortium, reaching 80 countries with 33,000 unique website visitors and 80,000 organic subscribers.

CresCine does not operate a commercial revenue model. It is grant-funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe programme via the European Research Executive Agency, with no disclosed commercial pricing, ARR, or paying customer base. Value capture during the grant period is intellectual and reputational (publications, toolboxes, datasets); any commercial monetisation would require a post-grant model not articulated in the available information.

Name

CresCine

Legal name

CresCine

Website

https://crescine.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CresCine is a Horizon Europe research project coordinated by Universidade Lusófona, building data infrastructure, AI market-research tools, and policy toolboxes to strengthen seven underrepresented European film markets across Estonia, Lithuania, Denmark, Ireland, Belgium/Flanders, Croatia, and Portugal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CresCine is a Horizon Europe funded research consortium coordinated by Universidade Lusófona that develops data infrastructure, AI tools, and analytical reports for small European film markets. Its core deliverables include the FIDA Film Industry Data Repository, the CineFlux AI tool, toolboxes for blockchain and green innovation, and the State of European Film reports.

Product overview

CresCine is a Horizon Europe funded academia-to-industry project focused on enhancing the competitiveness and cultural diversity of the European film industry in small markets. The project operates as a research and intelligence platform organized around multiple work programs (WP1-WP8), offering a portfolio of products including the State of European Film annual report platform, FIDA (Film Industry Data Repository) with data-driven dashboards and simulations, the AI-powered CineFlux audience analytics tool, and various toolkits covering blockchain/AI innovation, green innovation, and policy recommendations. The consortium studies seven small European film ecosystems: Estonia, Lithuania, Denmark, Ireland, Belgium (Flanders), Croatia, and Portugal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FIDA (Film Industry Data Repository): Film Industry Data Analytics tool that ingests, harmonizes, and provides access to information spanning the entire film lifecycle, from festival selections through theatrical release to VOD performance, with interactive dashboards for decision-making.
• CineFlux
• State of European Film

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,200% of website visitor goal achieved (33,000 unique visitors)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CinetoscopiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortuguese consortium partner contributing to CresCine research activities
• IRMO (Institute for Development and International Relations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCroatian research institute contributing expertise in cultural policy, digital culture, and European cultural cooperation. Key researchers include Aleksandra Uzelac, Jaka Primorac, and Sunčana Franić
• Munster Technological UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIrish consortium partner contributing research expertise from Cork, Ireland
• Institute of Art, Design & Technology (IADT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIrish consortium partner with researchers including Rónán Ó Muirthile focused on future of screen industries and skills development
• Filmby AarhuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish consortium partner focused on film innovation, talent development, and creative sector development in Aarhus. Key contact: Regitze Mai Møller
• Vrije UniversiteitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian consortium partner with researchers including Heritiana Ranaivoson and Ivana Kostovska focused on media economics and film industry research
• Tallinn UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstonian consortium partner hosting Baltic Film, Media and Arts School (BFM). Key researchers include Ulrike Rohn, Indrek Ibrus, Sten Kauber, and Riho Västrik
• DAIN StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerData analytics and innovation consultancy contributing expertise in big data, consumer insights, and data monetization
• Baltic Film & Creative Tech ClustercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLithuanian cluster organization facilitating cooperation among SMEs, coordinating joint EU projects, and supporting cluster formation in other small markets. Key contacts include Rūta Kiaupaitė, Aistė Litvinaitė-Jablonskienė, and Romanas Matulis
• ZaisancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner contributing to CresCine project activities
• LumièrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian media group involved in film distribution and publishing, with key contacts including Annemie Degryse, Jon Michelena, Alexander Vandeputte, and Jan De-Clercq
• Aarhus UniversitetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish university partner with researchers including Cathrin Bengesser and Jakob Isak Nielsen contributing to film industry research
• PÖFF (Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTallinn Black Nights Film Festival organization, one of the largest film festivals in Northern Europe, contributing industry expertise
• European Film Academy (EFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean film industry organization led by CEO Matthijs Wouter Knol, focusing on audience development and film education initiatives
• STORYTEKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstonian venture and innovation studio focused on film and media innovation, led by Sten-Kristian Saluveer. Hosts Cannes Next sessions at Marché du Film
• Marché du Film - Festival de CannescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial entity of the Cannes Film Festival, hosting industry programs including Cannes Next where CresCine sessions are held
• CEPI/EAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCroatian audiovisual association partner contributing industry perspective to CresCine research
• Creative Business NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network partner contributing to creative industries research
• European Film Agency Directors Association (EFAD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation representing 35 public film agency bodies across Europe, led by Secretary General Julie-Jeanne Régnault. Key for policy dissemination and standards adoption
• Propeler FilmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCroatian production company contributing industry expertise
• Europe AnalyticaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian research and consultancy partner
• Zagreb Film FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCroatian film festival and key cultural event, one of the most visited in Croatia. Key contact: Lana Matić as co-founder and executive director
• Animation IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIrish animation industry association contributing sector expertise
• CineRegiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network of regional film fund organizations contributing perspective on film financing
• Screen Producers IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational trade organization for screen producers in Ireland, with key contact Anthony Muldoon as Director of Strategic Policy
• International ShowtimescoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal entertainment data aggregator operating in 120+ countries, providing rich data across cinema, VOD, and live event verticals for FIDA database
• UsherucoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology company delivering solutions for marketing, analytics, and direct-to-consumer relationships for film, music, sport, and entertainment industries
• European Audiovisual ObservatorycoreTechnology or IntegrationPublic service organization part of Council of Europe, collecting and analyzing data about audiovisual industry in Europe for FIDA database integration

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Statista: Large, broad-data platform serving multiple industries including media and film with market data and forecasts — overlapping data infrastructure and visualization capability, though as a generalist rather than film specialist.

Emerging players

• GWI (Global Web Index): Audience research platform with deep entertainment and media consumer insights — overlapping audience analytics capability to CineFlux, though with a broader, commercially-funded model.

Others

• Insider Intelligence (formerly EMARKETER): Research and advisory firm covering media, advertising, and entertainment industries — adjacent market intelligence offering targeting similar industry decision-makers, though more focused on digital advertising than film.

Direct peers

• Box Office Mojo: Film industry box office data and analytics service (owned by IMDb/Amazon) — comparable theatrical performance data layer that overlaps with FIDA's coverage of theatrical release data.
• European Audiovisual Observatory: Public-service organization part of the Council of Europe that collects and analyzes data about the European audiovisual industry — directly comparable data-collection function to FIDA and a CresCine consortium partner.
• The Numbers: Film industry financial data platform tracking box office, production budgets, and market performance — comparable niche film industry data analytics offering to FIDA.
• International Showtimes: Global entertainment data aggregator covering cinema, VOD, and live events across 120+ countries — comparable cross-border cinema/entertainment data infrastructure and a CresCine consortium data partner.
• Variety Insights: Entertainment industry business intelligence and data analytics service owned by Variety/Penske Media — directly comparable entertainment industry data platform targeting industry decision-makers.
• Usheru: Technology company providing marketing, analytics, and direct-to-consumer solutions for film, music, sport, and entertainment — comparable film industry analytics tooling and a CresCine consortium technology partner.
• Luminate: Global entertainment industry data and analytics platform serving music, film, and publishing — comparable data-driven insights and audience analytics business model to CresCine.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crescine

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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