Filmmagasinet Ekko

What Filmmagasinet Ekko does

Filmmagasinet Ekko is a Danish-language film magazine and digital media publisher headquartered in Copenhagen at Wildersgade 32, 2. sal, operating with a team of approximately 20 employees. Its core product is the long-running print magazine distributed through Danish newsstands (løssalg) and individual subscriptions (abonnement), covering Danish and international cinema with editorial presence at festivals such as Cannes, Cph:Dox, SXSW, and Venice. Beyond print, the company publishes content on ekkofilm.dk, distributes a newsletter, and maintains active Facebook and Twitter channels.

Its secondary product line is Ekko Shortlist, a streaming and discovery platform for Danish short films that incorporates reader ratings and an annual Ekko Shortlist Awards program, extended to a dedicated mobile app. The business model combines consumer subscriptions, single-copy print sales, digital advertising/engagement, and event/awards activity, with editorial leadership under Editor-in-Chief Claus Christensen. The primary customer segment is Danish and Scandinavian film enthusiasts, with a secondary segment in the education sector (schools and film programs) that uses Ekko content and short-film curation as teaching material. The company is privately held and independent, with no disclosed venture funding.

Name

Filmmagasinet Ekko

Legal name

Filmmagasinet Ekko

Website

https://ekkofilm.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Filmmagasinet Ekko is an independent Danish film magazine and digital publisher serving Scandinavian film enthusiasts and the education sector via print subscriptions, ekkofilm.dk, the Ekko Shortlist streaming platform, and a mobile app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Filmmagasinet Ekko is a Danish film magazine that publishes professional film criticism, reviews, articles, interviews, and festival coverage through its website (ekkofilm.dk) and a print edition. It also operates Ekko Shortlist, a dedicated platform where Danish short filmmakers can submit work and audiences can view and rate submissions through weekly rankings, and runs the annual Ekko Shortlist Awards. The publication also produces educational teaching materials for film education in schools.

Product overview

Filmmagasinet Ekko is a Danish film magazine that operates primarily as a content publishing platform. The core offering consists of the magazine website featuring film reviews, news articles, and interviews. The company also operates Ekko Shortlist, a dedicated platform for Danish short films where creators can submit work and audiences can view and rate submissions through a weekly ranking system. Additional offerings include the Ekko Shortlist App for mobile access, as well as the annual Ekko Shortlist Awards recognizing outstanding short films.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ekko Shortlist: A platform for short films featuring rankings, awards, and film submissions for Danish filmmakers
• Ekko Shortlist Awards

Products and services

• Filmmagasinet Ekko Magazine A Danish film magazine publishing professional film criticism, reviews, articles, interviews with filmmakers, festival coverage (Cannes, Venice, Cph:Dox, SXSW), and industry news targeting Danish film enthusiasts and cinema-goers.
• Ekko Shortlist Platform An online platform for Danish short films where filmmakers can submit their work, users can watch and rate films, and weekly Top 10 rankings determined by reader engagement promote popular short films.
• Ekko Shortlist App Mobile application providing access to the Ekko Shortlist platform, allowing users to view, rate, and engage with Danish short films on mobile devices.
• Ekko Shortlist Awards Annual awards program celebrating the best Danish short films, with categories including Best Documentary, Diversitet Prisen (Diversity Award), and Audience Award.
• Educational Teaching Materials Educational resources and teaching materials designed for schools and educational institutions that use film as a teaching medium, supporting curriculum integration for film education.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Soundvenue: Danish culture and entertainment media publication covering film, TV, music, and streaming. Direct competitor in the Danish-language cultural journalism market with overlapping audience of film enthusiasts.
• Sight & Sound: Iconic British film magazine published by the BFI, covering international cinema with critical reviews, features, and festival coverage. Comparable as a long-established film criticism publication with print and digital presence.
• Cahiers du Cinéma: Legendary French film magazine founded in 1951, providing in-depth film criticism and theory. Comparable as a print and digital film criticism publication with strong brand authority in its home market.
• RogerEbert.com: US film criticism platform featuring reviews, interviews, and festival coverage. Comparable as a film criticism brand with digital-first distribution and editorial authority in film reviewing.
• Filmmaker Magazine: US-based independent film magazine covering indie cinema, festivals, and filmmakers. Comparable as a print and digital film publication serving cinephiles and industry professionals.
• IndieWire: US film news and criticism publication focused on independent cinema, festivals, and industry analysis. Comparable as a digital-first film journalism outlet with reviews, news, and festival coverage.

Emerging players

• Film Threat: Independent film criticism and news publication covering indie and arthouse cinema. Comparable as a specialized film criticism outlet with digital-first distribution and similar cinephile audience.
• Letterboxd: Global social platform for film discovery and review with user-generated ratings. Comparable as a community-driven film engagement platform that competes for the same cinephile audience as Ekko Shortlist.

Broad incumbents

• Variety: Global entertainment industry trade publication covering film, TV, and digital media. Comparable as a film news and criticism publication with festival coverage, though much broader in scope and international reach.
• MUBI: Global film streaming platform with editorial curation and film criticism. Comparable as a film criticism and discovery platform with subscription revenue, though primarily a streaming service rather than a publication.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/filmmagasinekko
• Facebookfacebook.com/142475479148183
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/filmmagasinet-ekko

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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