Damned Films

What Damned Films does

Damned Films, operating under the trade name Damned Distribution, is a privately held independent film distribution company headquartered in Paris, France. The company curates and distributes a catalogue of approximately 30 international independent and art house films from directors including Alexandre Koberidze, Saul Williams, Victor Kossakovsky, Gabriel Mascaro, Ofir Raul Graizer, Marco Martins, Fellipe Barbosa, and Àlvaro Delgado Aparicio. Its distribution operates across three windows: theatrical release ('En Salles'), DVD distribution, and a broader collection catalog.

The company serves three primary user segments: art house cinema audiences seeking curated non-mainstream content; independent cinema theatres and venues looking for distinctive programming; and independent filmmakers needing distribution infrastructure. Its go-to-market is anchored on a Squarespace-hosted website catalogue combined with organic social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, and TikTok. The company is a member of SDI (Syndicat des Distributeurs Indépendants), the French independent distributors union, and is affiliated with the Creative Europe MEDIA programme.

The revenue model is not publicly disclosed. Based on the 5-employee headcount, single-office Paris footprint, regional French distribution scope, and absence of disclosed pricing or contracts, Damned Films appears to operate as a boutique distributor with revenue derived from theatrical exhibition fees and DVD sales across its back-catalogue. The company shows no evidence of venture capital backing, institutional investors, subsidiaries, M&A activity, or leadership changes in the available source material.

Name

Damned Films

Legal name

Damned Films

Website

https://damnedfilms.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Damned Films is a privately held, Paris-based independent film distributor (5 employees) that curates and releases a ~30-title catalogue of international art house cinema across theatrical and DVD windows in France, serving art house audiences, indie cinemas, and filmmakers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Distribution

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (512120)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Distribution Strategy & Release Planning (MPADAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Royalty, Reporting & Revenue Share Administration (MPADALAJ)

Keywords

• Independent film distribution
• Art house cinema
• Theatrical distribution
• DVD distribution
• International cinema

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Damned Films (operating as Damned Distribution) is an independent film distribution company based in Paris, France. The company curates and distributes international independent and art house films through theatrical releases (EN SALLES), DVD sales, and a collection catalog. The portfolio includes works from directors such as Alexandre Koberidze, Saul Williams, Victor Kossakovsky, and Gabriel Mascaro. The company is a member of SDI (Syndicat des Distributeurs Indépendants) and is associated with the Creative Europe MEDIA programme.

Product overview

Damned Films (Damned Distribution) is an independent film distribution company based in Paris, France, and a member of SDI (Syndicat des Distributeurs Indépendants). The company operates as a single unified distribution service offering films across multiple formats and release windows: theatrical releases (EN SALLES), DVD distribution, and a collection catalog. The portfolio includes diverse international independent films such as 'The Fin', 'Aquarela', 'Neptune Frost', 'Blaga's Lessons', 'The Cakemaker', 'Anatomy of Time', 'Tito et les oiseaux', and many others spanning various genres from documentaries to narrative features. The company also holds membership in Creative Europe MEDIA program.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• The Fin A film available in theatrical release (EN SALLES) through Damned Films' distribution network.
• Hayat A film available on DVD through Damned Films' distribution catalog.
• Abel A film available on DVD through Damned Films' distribution catalog.
• Klara déménage (Klara) A film available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• Familia A film available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• Another end A film available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• Banzo A film available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• Hijo de sicario (Sujo) A film available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• Blaga's Lessons A film available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• En bonne compagnie A film available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• Un automne à Great Yarmouth A film available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• Les Avantages... A film available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• Sparta A film available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• Neptune Frost A film by Saul Williams & Anisia Uzeyman available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• Ghost Therapy A film available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• Rimini A film available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• Sous le ciel de Koutaissi A film by Alexandre Koberidze available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• A la folie A film available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• Anatomy of Time A film by Jakrawal Nilthamrong available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• Careless Crime A film available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• Mere et fille A film available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• Exit A film available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• Aquarela A documentary by Victor Kossakovsky about water odyssey, available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• Tito et les oiseaux An animated film by Gustavo Steinberg available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• Mon père (Retablo) A film by Àlvaro Delgado Aparicio available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• The Cakemaker A film by Ofir Raul Graizer available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• St Georges (Saint Georges) A film by Marco Martins available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• Rester vivant - Méthode A documentary by Erik Lieshout, Reinier van Brummelen & Arno Hagers available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.
• Une Histoire Banale A film available in the collection catalog distributed by Damned Films.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SDI (Syndicat des Distributeurs Indépendants)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDamned Films is a member of SDI, the Independent Distributors Union in France. This membership provides representation within the independent film distribution sector and access to industry resources and networking opportunities.
• Creative Europe MEDIAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDamned Films is associated with Creative Europe MEDIA programme, which supports the European cultural and creative sectors. This affiliation demonstrates commitment to European independent cinema.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Pyramide Distribution: Paris-based independent film distributor and exhibitor handling arthouse and international titles. Comparable to Damned as a French indie distributor with theatrical and home-video channels.
• Haut et Court: French independent distributor and producer of arthouse cinema. Comparable to Damned in selective auteur-driven release strategy and Paris-headquartered indie profile.
• Potemkine Films: French independent distributor specialised in repertory, documentary, and arthouse titles with an active DVD catalogue. Highly comparable curation profile to Damned Films.
• Carlotta Films: French independent distributor with a strong focus on curated arthouse cinema and a notable DVD/vod catalogue. Closely comparable to Damned Films in scale, niche curation, and reliance on DVD alongside theatrical.
• Memento Films: Paris-based independent distributor of arthouse and international films with production and sales arms. Comparable to Damned across theatrical distribution and auteur-driven catalogue.
• Sophie Dulac Distribution: French independent film distributor focused on arthouse and auteur cinema. Comparable to Damned in theatrical-first arthouse distribution model within the French market.
• Ad Vitam Distribution: French independent distributor focused on arthouse, documentary, and auteur cinema. Comparable to Damned in target film type, theatrical/DVD mix, and Paris-based indie operations.

Broad incumbents

• Wild Bunch: Larger French independent sales and distribution company with international reach. Comparable as an indie distributor operating in similar territory, but at significantly broader scale than Damned.
• MK2 Films: Major French arthouse distributor, producer, and exhibitor with both theatrical and home-video operations. Overlaps with Damned in arthouse distribution but at much greater scale.

Regional players

• Strand Releasing: US-based independent distributor of arthouse and international films with a curated DVD catalogue. Comparable to Damned in indie curation profile, but serving North America rather than France.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/damnedfilms
• Facebookfacebook.com/damnedfilms
• Instagraminstagram.com/damnedfilms
• TikToktiktok.com/@damnedfilms
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/damned-films

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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