NEPENTHE FILM APS

What NEPENTHE FILM APS does

Nepenthe Film ApS is a Danish independent film and television production company founded in 2005 by Nina Lyng and Eva Juel Hammerich and headquartered in Frederiksberg C, Denmark. The company develops and produces feature films and TV series, with a thematic emphasis on adaptations, family and youth oriented content, and female-driven drama projects. Its catalog spans approximately 14 productions since 2007, including the Shamer's Daughter two-film co-production (2015, 2019), the Madklubben / The FoodClub franchise (2020, 2025), MOR/MOR (2023), and the upcoming Krølle Bølle (2026).

The company operates as a small production house with approximately 6 employees, generating revenue through production fees, IP licensing, and distribution rights across theatrical, broadcast, and streaming windows. Its business model rests on securing adaptation rights to established literary properties, packaging projects with on-screen talent, and financing productions through a mix of Danish public funding, broadcaster pre-sales, and international co-production partners. The Shamer's Daughter films demonstrate cross-border co-production capability, while the Madklubben sequel illustrates a franchise extension strategy around proven domestic IP. There is no public disclosure of revenue, funding totals, or back-catalogy economics in the available data, which limits visibility into financial scale.

Name

NEPENTHE FILM APS

Legal name

NEPENTHE FILM ApS

Website

https://nepenthefilm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nepenthe Film ApS is a Danish independent film and TV production company founded in 2005, producing feature films and series for theatrical, broadcast, and streaming distribution, with a focus on adaptations and family/youth content.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Production

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Live-Action Short-Form Production (Short Films, Web Series) (MPADABAE)

Keywords

• Film production
• Television series
• International co-production
• Fantasy adaptations
• Drama series

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederiksberg C

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Nepenthe Film ApS is an independent Danish film and television production company that develops and produces feature films, TV series, and drama productions. Founded in 2005, the company focuses on adaptations, content for younger audiences, and female-driven projects, and operates with extensive international co-production experience. The company works with established industry talent while also developing new and emerging voices in film production.

Product overview

Nepenthe Film APS is an independent Danish film and television production company founded in 2005 by producers Nina Lyng and Eva Juel Hammerich. The company operates as a single-brand production house that develops and produces feature films, TV series, and drama productions. Their portfolio includes family fantasy films (Krølle Bølle), comedy films (The FoodClub series, Oldboys, Simon & Malou), drama films (MOR/MOR), adventure-fantasy adaptations (The Shamer's Daughter I & II), and TV series (Peter Pix). The company focuses on adaptations, content for younger audiences, and female-driven projects, with emphasis on international co-productions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Krølle Bølle An 80-minute family fantasy film released in 2026.
• Madklubben: Hjemme Igen / The Food Club – Home Again An 89-minute lifewise comedy released in 2025, a sequel to The FoodClub.
• MOR/MOR A 28-minute drama film released in 2023.
• Madklubben / The FoodClub A 100-minute lifewise comedy released in 2020.
• Skammerens datter II: Slangens Gave / The Shamer's Daughter II: The Serpent Gift A 103-minute adventure, drama, fantasy film released in 2019.
• Jeg vil bare læse HF / HF A 22-minute short drama film released in 2018.
• Skammerens datter / The Shamer's Daughter I A 96-minute adventure, drama, fantasy film released in 2015.
• Peter Pix A TV series with 12 episodes released in 2014, targeting family audiences.
• Noget i Luften / Something in the Air A 100-minute comedy film released in 2011.
• Simon & Malou / No Time for Love A 90-minute comedy and romance film released in 2009.
• Oldboys A 95-minute comedy and drama film released in 2009.
• Ses / See You A 33-minute short film in the drama and family genre released in 2008.
• Nåletræer / Evergreen A drama film released in 2007.
• Shrooms An 84-minute comedy, horror, mystery film released in 2007.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Zentropa: Danish independent film production company founded by Lars von Trier and Peter Aalbæk Jensen, producing feature films and series with Danish and international co-production. Comparable as a Danish independent production house in the same geography and category.
• Magic Hour Films: Danish independent production company producing feature films and drama series. Comparable independent Danish producer with similar project-based narrative film output.
• Final Cut for Real: Danish independent production company producing documentaries and feature films for international markets. Comparable as a small Danish independent producer with international co-production focus.
• Nimbus Film: Danish independent production company producing feature films, TV series, and documentaries. Direct peer producing narrative film and drama content from Denmark with similar size and independent ownership profile.
• Toolbox Film: Danish independent film production company producing narrative features and series. Direct peer in scale, geography, and indie production model.

Others

• Film i Väst: Swedish regional film fund and co-production partner supporting Nordic and international feature film production. Adjacent ecosystem player providing co-production financing that Nepenthe relies on for international partnerships.
• TrustNordisk: Nordic film sales and distribution company handling international rights for Scandinavian producers. Distribution counterparty and ecosystem comparator for Nepenthe's theatrical and broadcast licensing channel.

Broad incumbents

• Nordisk Film: Denmark's largest and oldest film production and distribution company, part of Egmont Group. Broad incumbent operating across production, distribution, and exhibition in the Nordic market, with substantial overlap in feature film production.
• SF Studios: Swedish/Nordic film production and distribution company producing feature films and series across Scandinavia. Larger incumbent with Nordic-wide production capabilities overlapping with Nepenthe's territory.

Regional players

• Yellow Bird Sweden: Swedish production company producing film, TV, and drama series, known for the Millennium/ Girl with the Dragon Tattoo franchise. Regional Nordic peer producing narrative content for family and broader audiences.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nepenthe-film-aps

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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