Jangada

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Jangada is a French non-profit cultural association (founded 1998, 70 staff, Paris) that promotes Brazilian cinema internationally through four annual film festivals (Paris, Toronto, Montreal, Bordeaux), the Jangada-VOD streaming platform, and complementary cultural events for diaspora communities and film enthusiasts in France and Canada.

Company typePrivate
Founded1998
HeadquartersParis, Île-de-France, France
Headcount51–100
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What Jangada does

Jangada is a French non-profit cultural association (Association Jangada), founded in 1998 and headquartered in Paris, that promotes Brazilian cinema internationally through a portfolio of annual film festivals, a streaming platform, and complementary cultural events. Its core product is a four-city festival circuit: the Festival du Cinéma Brésilien de Paris (27th edition scheduled for April 7-14, 2026), Brazil Film Festival Toronto (17th edition in 2024), Festival du Film Brésilien de Montréal, and Festival du Cinéma Brésilien de Bordeaux. Each festival is anchored by a tier-1 venue partner — TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto, Cinéma L'Arlequin in Paris, Cinema du Parc in Montreal — and programmed with fiction, documentary, and animated Brazilian films curated into a 100+ title archive accessible through the Jangada-VOD streaming platform at jangada-vod.com.

The organization's business model is a blend of transaction revenue and institutional sponsorship. Festival ticket sales range from $8-16 per seat (Toronto 2024: $16 adult, $13.50 student/senior, $12.25 child, $8 Contributors Circle+), workshop fees run €20-30, and Jangada-VOD operates a rental/streaming model (online streaming priced at $7.20 CAD via PayPal in 2020). The larger revenue base is sponsorship from Brazilian government cultural and tourism bodies — ANCINE/FSA, the Brazilian Ministry of Culture, Embratur, and BRDE — supplemented by venue, hotel, and media partners such as TIFF Bell Lightbox, Grand Hotel Toronto, L'Arlequin cinema, Club du Choro de Paris, Cabocla, Discover Magazine, and Jornal de Toronto. Complementary programming includes industry forums (Brazil-Canada Audiovisual Forum), music concerts, book launches, and exhibitions that extend the brand beyond film screenings.

Jangada's go-to-market is event-driven and community-oriented, reaching audiences through physical festival events, the Jangada-VOD platform, and a multi-channel promotional mix spanning social media (three Instagram accounts, a YouTube channel, Twitter), email newsletters, and earned media coverage. Its primary customer segments are the Brazilian diaspora community in France and Canada, general film enthusiasts, and film industry professionals seeking cross-Atlantic co-production exposure. The organization has 70 employees and is led by Katia Adler as Director of the Festival du Cinéma Brésilien de Paris, operating from Paris, Île-de-France, with active programming across France and Canada.

Jangada firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Jangada
Legal name: Association Jangada
Website: https://jangada.org
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1998
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 51–100 employees
Short description: Jangada is a French non-profit cultural association (founded 1998, 70 staff, Paris) that promotes Brazilian cinema internationally through four annual film festivals (Paris, Toronto, Montreal, Bordeaux), the Jangada-VOD streaming platform, and complementary cultural events for diaspora communities and film enthusiasts in France and Canada.
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Jangada industry classification

Industry

Product category: Cultural Film Festival Services
NAICS: Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)
SIC: Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)
akta.pro primary industry: Arts, Culture, Entertainment & Fan Conventions Organizers (THAHABAN)
akta.pro secondary industries: Arts, Culture, Heritage & Tourism Congresses (THAHAJAN), Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM), Cultural Centers & Multidisciplinary Arts Institutions (THAJADAJ)

Keywords

Brazilian film festivals
International cinema promotion
Cultural film events
Brazilian cinema streaming
Film festival organization

Where Jangada is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Paris, Île-de-France
HQ country: France
HQ region: Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Jangada business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

Festival ticket sales: Revenue generated from selling tickets to film festival screenings at physical venues. Pricing varies by event and location (e.g., Toronto festivals at TIFF Bell Lightbox, Paris festivals at cinemas).
Streaming VOD rentals: Online streaming of films through Jangada-VOD platform, available at jangada-vod.com, with films available for rental/streaming including during festival periods and year-round.
Sponsorships and partnerships: Support from cultural institutions, governments, and corporate sponsors including ANCINE/FSA, Brazilian Ministry of Culture, Embratur, Consulates, and private sponsors.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Transaction based/ take rate	Pay-as-you-go	Adult general admission
Transaction based/ take rate	Pay-as-you-go	Student/Senior discount
Transaction based/ take rate	Pay-as-you-go	Standard adult admission
Transaction based/ take rate	Pay-as-you-go	Workshop professional admission

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Jangada product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Jangada is a French non-profit cultural association that organizes Brazilian film festivals in four international cities (Paris, Toronto, Montreal, Bordeaux) and operates the Jangada-VOD streaming platform, providing year-round access to its catalog of Brazilian films. The organization also produces complementary cultural programming including music concerts, industry forums, workshops, and film archive services to promote Brazilian cinema internationally and engage diaspora communities.

Product overview

Jangada is a non-profit cultural association that operates a portfolio of Brazilian film festivals across international locations (Paris, Toronto, Montreal, and Bordeaux), a streaming VOD platform (Jangada-VOD), and maintains a comprehensive archive of screened films. The organization also produces complementary cultural events including music concerts, industry forums, and artistic exhibitions, creating an integrated ecosystem for Brazilian cinema promotion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

Jangada-VOD: Streaming video platform for Brazilian cinema operated by Jangada, featuring films from their festivals available online

Products and services

Brazil Film Festival Toronto Annual Brazilian film festival in Toronto, Canada, dedicated to showcasing Brazilian cinema, featuring fiction features, documentaries, filmmaker panels, and discussions, running over four days.
Festival du Cinéma Brésilien de Paris The annual Brazilian Film Festival of Paris, featuring fiction, documentary, and animated films from Brazil, held at venues including L'Arlequin and Dulac Cinemas.
Festival du Film Brésilien de Montréal Annual Brazilian film festival held in Montreal, Canada, featuring Brazilian cinema screenings for local audiences and diaspora communities.
Festival du Cinéma Brésilien de Bordeaux Annual Brazilian film festival held in Bordeaux, France, promoting Brazilian cinema in southwestern France.
Jangada-VOD streaming platform Video-on-demand streaming platform (jangada-vod.com) offering Brazilian films, documentaries, and festival content available for online rental, providing year-round access to the Jangada festival catalog.
Industry Forum and Workshop Events Industry events and workshops for film professionals, including the Brazil-Canada Audiovisual Forum and funding-opportunity workshops, designed for networking, co-production, and skill development.
Music Concerts and Performances Musical performances and concerts featuring Brazilian artists and musicians, held alongside film festival programming to complement cultural exchange.

Companies that use Jangada

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Jangada technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Jangada partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

TIFF Bell LightboxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary venue partner for Brazil Film Festival Toronto. The festival uses TIFF Bell Lightbox as its main venue, providing cinema facilities at Reitman Square, 350 King Street West, Toronto.
Consulate General of Brazil in TorontocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBrazilian diplomatic representation supporting cultural promotion activities in Canada through the festival.
Grand Hotel TorontominorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partner for Brazil Film Festival Toronto, hosting festival events and providing accommodations for visiting filmmakers.
Discover MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia sponsor providing promotional coverage for the Brazil Film Festival Toronto.
Embratur (Brazilian Tourist Board)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBrazilian tourism promotion agency supporting the festival as part of promoting Brazilian culture internationally.
CaboclacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction company and co-producer of the Brazil Film Festival Toronto, contributing to festival organization and execution.
Club du Choro de ParisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian instrumental music organization in Paris, partnering with the Festival du Cinéma Brésilien de Paris for musical events and cultural programming.
Jornal de TorontominorGTM or Marketing PartnerToronto-based Brazilian newspaper serving as media sponsor for the Brazil Film Festival Toronto.
L'Arlequin cinemacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary Paris venue for Festival du Cinéma Brésilien de Paris screenings, located at 76 rue de Rennes, 75006 Paris.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Jangada competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

MUBI: Global streaming service specializing in curated international, independent, and art-house cinema including Latin American film catalogs. Direct peer: comparable VOD/distribution function to Jangada-VOD, curates world cinema for international audiences.
Rencontres Cinémas d'Amérique Latine (Pau): Latin American film festival in Pau, France, showcasing cinema from across the region. Direct peer: same French location, similar Latin American cinema focus, comparable non-profit festival operator profile.
Biarritz Amérique Latine: Major Latin American film and culture festival in France featuring fiction, documentary, and short film competitions. Direct peer: same geographic and thematic positioning (Latin American cinema in France), similar scale and non-profit structure.
Festival des 3 Continents: Annual French film festival in Nantes (since 1979) focused on cinema from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Direct peer: non-profit cultural association promoting films from specific underrepresented regions internationally, with similar annual festival + curation model.

Regional players

Brazilian Film Festival NYC (Cinema Brazil Fest): Brazilian film festival operating in New York City. Regional peer: identical Brazilian-cinema-international focus and similar festival-driven model, but operating in the US rather than France/Canada, with no disclosed VOD platform.
Festival de Cine de Cartagena de Indias (FICCI): One of Latin America's oldest film festivals (since 1960), held annually in Cartagena, Colombia. Regional peer: comparable non-profit cultural association promoting Latin American cinema, but based in the region rather than the diaspora markets.
Festival Lumière (Lyon): Major film festival in Lyon, France celebrating classic and contemporary cinema heritage. Regional peer: same French festival ecosystem, comparable non-profit scale, but with a heritage/classic-cinema focus rather than national-cinema internationalization.

Broad incumbents

Festival de Cannes: The world's most prestigious film festival held annually in Cannes, France. Broad incumbent: same French festival landscape, same international cinema programming mission, but at vastly larger scale, broader scope, and global commercial gravity.
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF): One of the largest and most influential film festivals globally, based in Toronto. Broad incumbent: same Toronto geography (TIFF Bell Lightbox is actually Jangada's venue partner), but operates at much larger scale with full-spectrum international programming.

Others

Instituto Moreira Salles: Major Brazilian cultural institution operating cultural centers, photo archives, and film programming in Brazil. Other/adjacent: shares the mission of promoting Brazilian culture and cinema but operates cultural centers in Brazil rather than diaspora festivals, and is a much larger institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Jangada financial estimates

Financial estimate

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Valuation estimate

Jangada leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Jangada funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Jangada M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Jangada

What does Jangada do?

Is Jangada a public or private company?

Jangada is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was Jangada founded?

Jangada was founded in 1998. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Jangada based?

Jangada is headquartered in Paris, Île-de-France, France, in the Europe region.

How does Jangada make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Festival ticket sales are the primary driver. The others are streaming VOD rentals and sponsorships and partnerships.

Who are Jangada's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are MUBI, Rencontres Cinémas d'Amérique Latine (Pau), Biarritz Amérique Latine and Festival des 3 Continents. Regional players are Brazilian Film Festival NYC (Cinema Brazil Fest), Festival de Cine de Cartagena de Indias (FICCI) and Festival Lumière (Lyon). Broad incumbents are Festival de Cannes and Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Instituto Moreira Salles is listed as an others.

Does Jangada have an API?

No public API is recorded for Jangada.

What industry is Jangada in?

Jangada's product category is Cultural Film Festival Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAHABAN, Arts, Culture, Entertainment & Fan Conventions Organizers, with a secondary code of THAHAJAN, Arts, Culture, Heritage & Tourism Congresses. Its NAICS code is 56192 and its SIC code is 7900.