What JA Films does

JA Films is a London-based, independent, creative-led film production company founded in 2009 by Julie Jakobek. The firm specializes in producing concert films, feature documentaries, TV specials, branded content, and digital/short-form content for world-renowned music artists, major record labels, global brands, and television networks. Core production work spans intimate live sessions (e.g., Adele: Live at Church Studios) through to large-scale stadium events (e.g., Ed Sheeran at Wembley, Rolling Stones in Havana), with technical capabilities including 4K cinematography, 5.1 lossless DTS-HD audio mastering, and interactive documentary formats with smartphone integration.

The company's portfolio includes Rolling Stones concert films Sweet Summer Sun, Havana Moon, and Olé Olé Olé! A Trip Across Latin America; Coldplay's Live 2012 and Ghost Stories Live 2014 (both Grammy-nominated for Best Music Film); Ed Sheeran's Jumpers for Goalposts; Mumford & Sons' Hospital Sessions; and the Pocket TV series for Sony Ericsson. Productions have premiered on 1,000+ cinema screens globally, broadcast on NBC and Sky Arts, and generated ~200 million YouTube views on the Adele project alone. The firm has earned two Grammy nominations, a Broadcast Award for Best Music Programme, and multiple UK Music Video Awards shortlists.

JA Films operates as a 13-person boutique with no disclosed external funding and is privately held by founder Julie Jakobek. Revenue is generated through bespoke, project-based production fees negotiated per commission, with distribution of the resulting content handled across theatrical cinema, DVD/home video, television, and digital platforms. The client base spans A-list artists (Adele, Coldplay, Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Mumford & Sons, Tinie Tempah, David Guetta, Kylie Minogue), all major record labels (Atlantic, Universal, Warner, Sony, EMI, Capitol, Columbia), broadcast networks (BBC, Sky Arts, Channel 4, NBC), and brands (PlayStation, Adidas, HP, Beats, Sony Ericsson).

Name

JA Films

Legal name

JA Films

Website

https://jafilms.tv

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JA Films is a London-based, founder-owned boutique film production company founded in 2009, producing concert films, feature documentaries, TV specials, and branded content for A-list music artists, major record labels, global brands, and television networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Live-Action TV Movies, Miniseries & Specials Production (MPADABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Short-Form Documentaries (MPADADAC), Branded Documentary / Nonfiction (Corporate & NGO) (MPADADAK)

Keywords

• Concert film production
• Music documentary production
• Branded content production
• Television production services
• Live event filming

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Film Production Services: Production of bespoke films and content commissioned by artists, record labels, brands, and TV networks. Revenue generated through project-based production fees for feature documentaries, concert films, TV specials, branded content, and digital content. Projects are tailored to client requirements with end deliverables for global cinema events, DVD, TV and digital platforms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

JA Films is a creative-led production boutique that produces bespoke concert films, feature documentaries, television specials, branded content, and digital/online content on commission for world-renowned music artists, international record labels, major brands, and TV networks. Projects are managed end-to-end from creative concept through filming (using 4K cinematography, HD production, and 5.1 lossless DTS-HD audio mastering) to delivery for global cinema, DVD, TV, and digital distribution. Productions range from intimate sessions to stadium-scale events.

Product overview

JA Films is an award-winning, creative-led production company founded in 2009 by Julie Jakobek. Originally known as JA Digital, the company specializes in producing captivating films and content for global cinema events, DVD, TV and digital platforms. Their core offerings span feature documentaries (such as The Rolling Stones: Olé Olé Olé! and Havana Moon), concert and event films (including Coldplay Live 2012 and Ghost Stories Live 2014), branded content for leading brands, television productions for major networks, and digital content including the Pocket TV series. The company operates as a unified production boutique rather than a modular software platform, providing end-to-end filmmaking services from creative concept through final execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Feature Documentary Production Bespoke feature-length documentary film production for music artists, record labels, brands, and TV networks, telling compelling stories of artists, tours, and cultural moments for cinema, TV, and digital release.
• Concert and Event Film Production High-quality live music and event film production capturing concerts and live performances for global cinema, DVD, TV, and digital distribution, for music artists, record labels, and TV networks.
• Branded Content Production Bespoke commercial content production for cutting-edge brands, combining creative storytelling with brand messaging and artist collaborations for digital campaigns and product integrations.
• Television Production Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Grammy nominations for Best Music Film
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Iris ExperienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject collaboration with Iris Experience on the Sony Ericsson Pocket TV series. Iris Experience Managing Director Henry Scotland noted JA Films' depth of experience with low overheads model enabling more budget for screen production.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Prettybird: Creative production company and content studio producing music videos, commercials, and artist-driven long-form content for record labels and brands. Comparable boutique producer competing for similar music-led commissions.
• Somesuch & Co: London-based creative production company producing commercials, music videos, and short-form documentary content for global brands and artists. Comparable boutique competing for music and branded storytelling commissions.
• Pulse Films: London-based creative production company producing music videos, concert films, feature documentaries, and branded content for world-renowned artists and major brands. Direct competitor in the same concert-film and artist-documentary niche as JA Films.
• Done and Dusted: UK/US live event and broadcast production company where JA Films' founder Julie Jakobek previously spent eight years as Head of Multi-Camera Productions. Direct peer producing large-scale concert films, awards shows, and music television programming.
• Trafalgar Releasing: Specialist distributor and producer of concert and music event cinema releases, including theatrical premieres of Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, and Adele-style concert films. Closely comparable as a partner/competitor in the concert-film cinema release category.
• Eagle Rock Entertainment: Long-established producer and distributor of concert films, music documentaries, and live performance recordings for classic and contemporary artists. Directly comparable as a specialist in the same music-concert-film category.

Broad incumbents

• RSA Films: Long-established Ridley Scott-associated production company producing commercials, music videos, feature documentaries, and branded content globally. Comparable as a much larger incumbent offering overlapping music and documentary capabilities.
• Live Nation Studios: Global live entertainment giant with in-house film and content production arms covering concert films, artist documentaries, and tour films. Comparable as a dominant incumbent in the live music film category JA Films serves.
• Mercury Studios: Universal Music Group's in-house content studio producing concert films, music documentaries, and artist video content. Comparable as a label-affiliated incumbent competing for the same artist commissions JA Films wins from labels.

Emerging players

• Object & Animal: Creative production company producing music videos, branded content, and artist films. Comparable as a boutique competitor targeting similar music artist and brand commissions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ja-digital

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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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