What MPM Premium does

MPM Premium is a Paris-based international film sales agency founded in 1998 (per the company website copyright notice) that acquires and licenses independent films to territorial distributors worldwide. The company operates two core product lines: a curated Film Catalogue of independent cinema available for international licensing, and a 'New Visions' program showcasing emerging filmmakers such as Ali Asgari, Paz Encina, Iuli Gerbase, and Wanuri Kahiu. Its business model is licensing and royalty-based: MPM Premium acquires international rights to films, premieres them at major international festivals (Berlin, Cannes, Sundance, Toronto, Locarno, Rotterdam), and sells territorial distribution rights to regional buyers such as Pragda, Second Sight Films, HBO, Festival Films, I Wonder, Cinobo, Weird Wave, Storyboard Media, Exit Media, and Latido Films. The company maintains a buyer account portal where licensed buyers can screen films, receive personalized title suggestions, pin favorites, and download press materials, alongside a separate producer onboarding workflow for filmmakers.

The underlying technology stack is conventional: a public website serving as the catalogue and discovery surface, plus authenticated buyer and producer login portals. There are no proprietary AI or data products, no APIs, and no disclosed software or platform differentiators beyond the standard sales-agent playbook. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and festival-anchored — physical presence at marquee festivals generates industry visibility and buyer interest, with deals typically announced at markets such as Unifrance Rendez-Vous and European Film Market. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and operates on a B2B quote-based model.

MPM Premium employs approximately 8 people at its Paris headquarters (6 Rue Desargues, 75011 Paris) and serves as a privately-held independent intermediary between filmmakers and global distributors. The company does not hold patents or registered IP, has no disclosed institutional investors, and is not a subsidiary of any larger media group. Its competitive positioning rests on a 27+ year operating history, established distributor relationships across more than 10 territories, and a track record of placing films at top-tier festivals including Sundance (Grand Jury Prize 2025 for 'Cactus Pears'), IFFR (Tiger Award for 'EAMI'), Cannes Directors' Fortnight, and Berlinale.

Name

MPM Premium

Legal name

MPM Premium

Website

https://mpmpremium.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MPM Premium is a Paris-based international film sales agency, founded 1998, that acquires independent films and licenses territorial distribution rights to regional distributors worldwide via festival premieres and a buyer portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Film Sales

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution (7829)

akta.pro primary industry

Pay-TV / Premium Window Distribution (MPADAJAH)

Keywords

• International film sales
• Film rights licensing
• Independent film distribution
• Film catalogue licensing
• Television distribution rights

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Film Rights Licensing: MPM Premium licenses film distribution rights to territorial buyers and distributors. Revenue is generated through the sale of international sales rights across territories including Spain (Festival Films), Italy (I Wonder), Greece (Weird Wave), Poland (Cinobo), Chile (Storyboard Media), US/Canada (Pragda), UK/Australia/NZ (Second Sight Films), and Eastern/Central Europe (HBO). Sales rights include festival and non-theatrical rights, with Latido Films handling sales rights for certain titles.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MPM Premium is a Paris-based international film sales agent that acquires, curates, and licenses the international rights of independent films to territorial distributors across theatrical, VOD, TV, and ancillary markets. Established in 1998, it operates a catalogue of festival-pedigreed titles and a New Visions program dedicated to emerging filmmakers.

Product overview

MPM Premium is a Paris-based international film sales and distribution company offering a curated film catalog featuring independent cinema from emerging and established filmmakers worldwide. The company operates two main product lines: a comprehensive Film Catalogue available for international licensing, and a New Visions program dedicated to promoting emerging talent. Their portfolio includes films that have won major festival awards such as Sundance, Cannes Directors' Fortnight, Berlinale, Locarno, and Rotterdam. The company handles full international sales rights including theatrical, VOD, TV, and ancillary rights across all territories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• New Visions: Program showcasing emerging international filmmakers

Products and services

• International Film Sales & Rights Licensing Acquisition and international licensing of independent films across theatrical, VOD, TV, and ancillary rights to territorial distributors worldwide. The core service used by independent producers, rights holders, and international distributors.
• MPM Premium Film Catalogue Curated online catalogue of independent, festival-pedigreed films available for licensing to territorial distributors across global markets.
• New Visions Program Dedicated program for emerging filmmakers that curates and introduces new independent film titles into the company's international sales pipeline.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Red Hangar sold to Pragda for US and Canada, plus Spain, Italy, Greece, Poland, and Chile
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Second Sight FilmscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 January 2024Second Sight Films acquired UK, Australia and New Zealand rights to Caye Casas' 'The Coffee Table', a black comedy horror film. The deal was announced at RDV Unifrance 2024, off the film's strong festival run.
• HBOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 January 2024HBO acquired Eastern and Central Europe rights to 'The Coffee Table'. This follows the film's festival success including wins at Tallinn Black Nights, Brussels Fantastic Film Festival (White Raven prize), and Fantaspoa.
• Exit MediaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 January 2024Exit Media acquired Italy rights to 'The Coffee Table' as part of MPM Premium's slate at RDV Unifrance 2024.
• PragdacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPragda acquired U.S. and Canada rights to 'The Red Hangar' by Juan Pablo Sallato. This is a key North American distribution partnership following the film's acclaimed premiere at Berlin International Film Festival and award-winning run at Guadalajara International Film Festival.
• Festival FilmscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFestival Films acquired Spain rights to 'The Red Hangar', forming part of the film's strong international sales lineup across multiple territories.
• I WondercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorI Wonder acquired Italy rights to 'The Red Hangar', one of several territorial distribution partners for the film.
• Weird WaveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWeird Wave acquired Greece rights to 'The Red Hangar'.
• CinobominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCinobo acquired Poland rights to 'The Red Hangar'.
• Storyboard MediaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStoryboard Media acquired Chile rights to 'The Red Hangar'.
• Latido FilmsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLatido Films handles sales rights for 'Rains Over Babel' by Gala del Sol, a Sundance 2025 NEXT selection.

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wild Bunch: Major Paris-based international film sales company with a large catalog of auteur and festival titles. Directly comparable to MPM Premium as a French-based international sales agent serving territorial distributors worldwide.
• The Match Factory: Berlin-based international sales company with a strong festival-circuit and arthouse catalog. Directly comparable to MPM Premium in business model, target films, and global buyer relationships.
• Films Boutique: Berlin-headquartered international sales company focused on arthouse and festival-selected films. Comparable to MPM Premium in catalog positioning (auteur-driven, festival pedigree) and territorial licensing model.
• MK2 Films: Paris-based international sales division of MK2, handling arthouse and festival-driven titles. Direct peer to MPM Premium in geography, business model (territorial rights licensing), and target producer/buyer base.
• Beta Film: Munich-based global sales and co-production company with broad international catalog. Comparable to MPM Premium as a non-US sales agent selling European and international titles to global territorial distributors.
• Wide Management: Paris-based international sales and co-production outfit handling independent cinema. Comparable to MPM Premium as a French boutique sales agent focused on festival-selected titles and territorial licensing.
• Playtime (formerly Films Distribution): Paris-headquartered international sales company focused on independent European cinema. Comparable to MPM Premium in business model and target segments — territorial licensing to festival-aligned distributors.
• Charades: Paris-based international sales company representing a curated slate of arthouse titles. Directly comparable to MPM Premium in geography, boutique scale, and focus on festival-driven independent cinema.
• Celluloid Dreams: Paris-based international sales company representing independent and arthouse films. Directly comparable to MPM Premium in city, business model, and target festival/distributor ecosystem.
• Latido Films: Madrid-based international sales company handling Spanish-language and Latin American independent films. Comparable to MPM Premium as a boutique international sales agent with overlapping catalogs (Latido handles sales rights for MPM Premium's Rains Over Babel).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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