Filmcafe.se - Skådespelare, statister & filmare

What Filmcafe.se - Skådespelare, statister & filmare does

Filmcafe.se is a Swedish professional networking and talent marketplace for the film, TV, theater, and advertising industries, operated as Filmcafé Sverige AB (org. nr 556869-4516) and headquartered in Täby, Sweden. The platform has operated since 2002 and serves as a two-sided marketplace connecting individual actors, extras (statister), and behind-the-camera film workers with production companies, casting directors, and casting agencies across all Swedish regions. Core functionality includes free CV/profile creation with headshots and showreels, a searchable talent database, job postings for casting calls, a monthly newsletter published continuously since 2009, member testimonials, an active community forum, and editorial content covering film news and career advice.

The platform monetizes through a freemium membership model: a free Grundmedlemskap (basic membership) for talent, an optional PLUS-medlemskap (PLUS membership) for enhanced profile visibility and priority access to casting opportunities, paid corporate/recruiter accounts (verified against Bolagsverket and Skatteverket) for production companies, and banner advertising packages with up to 50% first-time-advertiser discounts. Reported scale includes more than 50,000 registered members, over 1,000 professional production companies on the platform, and approximately 22,000 unique monthly visitors. Filmcafe.se's partner logos include SVT, Netflix, SF Studios, Jarowskij, Valin Casting, and Warner Bros. The company is GDPR-compliant under EU data-protection law and is operated by its two co-founders, Tomas Wallentinus (programming and web design) and Robert Selin (film production and education), supported by a small team.

Name

Filmcafe.se - Skådespelare, statister & filmare

Legal name

Filmcafé Sverige AB

Website

https://filmcafe.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Filmcafe.se is a Swedish talent marketplace and professional network connecting over 50,000 actors, extras, and film workers with production companies and casting directors through CV profiles, job postings, and editorial content, operating since 2002.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Talent Marketplace

NAICS

Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (7114), Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (71141)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSACAHAK

Talent Agency & Representation Services

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Entertainment Booking & Talent Management

SECONDARYMPAAAMAF

Production & Talent Services (Casting, Crew, Production Management)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Advertising, Marketing & PR Services/Production Services for Advertising (Commercial Production, Post)

SECONDARYHSACAHAI

Creative Talent Booking (Photographers, Videographers, Content Creators)

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Entertainment Booking & Talent Management

Keywords

• Talent marketplace platform
• Casting and recruitment services
• Film industry networking
• Actor profile hosting
• Entertainment job postings

Headquarters

HQ city

Täby

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PLUS Membership subscription: Members can upgrade to a PLUS membership for enhanced visibility, additional profile features, and priority access to casting opportunities. The PLUS tier provides greater discoverability by casting directors and production companies. Pricing is not publicly listed and appears to be quote-based / by inquiry.
2. Job posting / recruitment advertising fees: Production companies, casting directors, and other recruiters pay to publish job listings on the platform. The advertising page mentions 'annonspaket' (ad packages) with discounted rates for first-time advertisers. Advertising contact is handled by Robert Selin at [email protected].
3. Newsletter advertising: Third-party advertisers can purchase ad placements within the monthly Filmcafe.se newsletter, which reaches thousands of film- and acting-interested subscribers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Filmcafe.se operates an online talent marketplace that connects Swedish actors, extras (statister), and film crew with production companies, casting directors, and filmmakers. The platform provides CV/profile hosting, searchable job postings, and professional networking tools, complemented by a monthly industry newsletter and community forum. Membership is free at the basic tier with optional paid upgrades for enhanced visibility and recruitment accounts.

Product overview

Filmcafe.se operates as a unified talent casting and professional networking platform for the Swedish film, TV, and theater industries. The platform combines job marketplace functionality with professional profile hosting and community features. Core offerings include: a free basic membership providing CV tools and job browsing; a PLUS premium membership tier offering enhanced visibility; corporate recruitment accounts for production companies; banner advertising solutions; a monthly newsletter; and community forums. The platform connects actors, extras (statister), and film crew with casting directors, production companies, and filmmakers through job postings, searchable member databases, and professional networking tools. The company has operated since 2002 and serves as a meeting place for approximately 22,000 unique monthly visitors seeking film industry careers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Filmcafe.se Talent Marketplace Platform
• Filmcafe.se Banner Advertising
• Presentationsfilm (Presentationsvideo) Profile Capability

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ members and 22,000 unique monthly visitors

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SVT (Sveriges Television)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVT is a major Swedish public service broadcaster and one of the leading film/TV commissioners in Sweden. Its logo appears in the Filmcafe.se partners section, indicating a working relationship with Sweden's primary public broadcaster.
• NetflixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetflix's logo appears in the Filmcafe.se partners section. Netflix is a major streaming platform commissioning original Swedish content and represents a significant talent buyer for Swedish actors and film workers.
• SF StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSF Studios is Sweden's largest film studio and distributor. Its logo appears in the Filmcafe.se partners section, indicating a relationship with Sweden's leading film studio and distributor.
• JarowskijcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJarowskij is a leading Swedish production company known for numerous TV series and films. Its logo appears in the Filmcafe.se partners section, indicating a talent sourcing relationship.
• Valin CastingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerValin Casting is a prominent Swedish casting agency. Its logo appears in the Filmcafe.se partners section.
• Warner Bros.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWarner Bros.' logo appears in the Filmcafe.se partners section. The relationship likely involves Warner Bros.' Swedish or Nordic production activities sourcing talent through the platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Swedish Film Institute (Svenska Filminstitutet): The Swedish Film Institute is the national body funding and supporting Swedish film production. It is adjacent rather than competitive but overlaps with Filmcafe.se's coverage of the Swedish film ecosystem and is a reference point for talent sourcing.

Direct peers

• Actors Access (Breakdown Services): Actors Access is a leading self-submission casting platform for actors and casting directors, particularly strong in the U.S. market; it is a direct functional competitor in the online casting/talent-database category Filmcafe.se serves in Sweden.
• Casting Networks: Casting Networks operates a global casting platform connecting actors with casting directors via digital profiles and self-tapes — overlapping with Filmcafe.se's talent-listing and recruiter-search value proposition.
• StarNow: StarNow is an online casting and talent marketplace where actors create profiles and casting directors post roles — a like-for-like international competitor to Filmcafe.se's core platform.
• Mandy: Mandy is a film and TV industry jobs and networking platform that combines crew/freelancer postings with talent listings — directly comparable to Filmcafe.se's combined talent marketplace and crew job board.
• Backstage: Backstage is one of the largest global casting and talent marketplaces for actors and crew, offering auditions, job postings, and profile hosting — directly comparable to Filmcafe.se's marketplace model for Swedish talent and production companies.

Broad incumbents

• IMDbPro: IMDbPro is the industry-standard professional directory used by casting directors and producers globally. It competes with Filmcafe.se's searchable talent database but at much broader scale and with deeper industry integration.
• LinkedIn: LinkedIn is the broad incumbent professional network that increasingly hosts film/TV professionals and recruiters. While not a specialist casting platform, it competes for the same 'professional networking for actors' use case that Filmcafe.se addresses.

Emerging players

• Stage 32: Stage 32 is a global networking and jobs community for film, TV, and theater creatives. It overlaps with Filmcafe.se's professional-networking and crew-jobs functionality but leans more heavily on community/education.

Regional players

• Filmbransch.se: Filmbransch.se is a Swedish film-industry directory/job board linked from Filmcafe.se itself. It is the closest domestic Swedish competitor on the crew/film-worker side of Filmcafe.se's offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/filmcafe-sverige

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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