Port au Prince Films

What Port au Prince Films does

Port au Prince Films is a privately held German film production and distribution group operating through three Berlin-area entities: Port au Prince Film & Kultur Produktion GmbH (production, Berlin), Port au Prince Pictures GmbH (theatrical and home entertainment distribution, Berlin), and Port au Prince Media GmbH (media agency, Norderstedt/Hamburg). Founded more than 15 years ago, the group produces feature films and documentaries, often as international co-productions with partners such as Komplizen Film, Weydemann Bros., Basis Berlin, Contrast Film Zurich, Srab Films, and Match Factory Productions, and has built a track record of festival-circuit recognition including an Oscar nomination for OF FATHERS AND SONS (2019), Silver Bear wins for SYSTEM CRASHER (2019) and DYING (2024), and 9 Lola nominations for DYING at the 2024 German Film Awards.

The company monetizes content across three primary revenue streams: (1) production revenue from one-time licensing of co-financed feature and documentary titles, (2) German theatrical distribution through Port au Prince Pictures using dedicated cinema-booking operations, and (3) direct-to-consumer VOD rental on port-prince.de powered by notsold GmbH, with films available on a 48-hour rental basis. International commercial reach is extended through world sales agents (Indie Sales, The Match Factory, Rise and Shine) and home entertainment partnerships (Lighthouse Home Entertainment). A media agency arm (Port au Prince Media) provides marketing, sales, and project management services, adding a B2B services revenue layer.

The underlying technology stack is conventional: a website-based VOD rental integrated with notsold's streaming infrastructure, transactional per-title pricing, and standard marketing tooling (Mailchimp, Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel). The group is managed by CEO Jan Krüger and Producer/Managing Director Roshanak Khodabakhsh, with Carolin Bosse leading the media agency, and holds memberships in the German Film Academy, European Film Academy, Producers Association, EPC, and ACE. The company is founder/management-owned, with no public funding, parent company, or external investors disclosed.

Name

Port au Prince Films

Legal name

Port au Prince Film & Kultur Produktion GmbH

Website

https://port-prince.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Port au Prince Films is a Berlin-based, privately held German film group producing and distributing arthouse feature films and documentaries, with 15+ years of award-winning output and integrated theatrical, VOD, and media agency operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Film Production and Distribution

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (512120), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Theatrical Distribution (Domestic) (MPADAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Sales & Licensing (Territory Pre-Sales) (MPADAJAC)

Keywords

• Film production
• Film distribution
• Documentary films
• Theatrical distribution
• Video on demand

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Theatrical Film Distribution: German theatrical distribution of feature films and documentaries through cinema bookings and releases. The company handles prints, bookings, and cinema distribution for their own productions and acquired titles.
2. VOD Streaming Rental: Individual film rental via streaming platform powered by notsold GmbH. Users rent films for 48-hour access window. Revenue shared between notsold and Port au Prince.
3. Film Production: Production of feature films and documentaries, often as co-productions with partners. Productions are then distributed theatrically and through various channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Port au Prince Films produces feature films and documentaries and distributes them in German cinemas, on VOD streaming, and via international sales agents. It also operates a media agency providing marketing and sales services for film releases. The company handles the full lifecycle from development and co-production through theatrical booking, home entertainment, and direct-to-consumer digital rental.

Product overview

Port au Prince Films operates as a multi-faceted film company with three core divisions: production (Port au Prince Film & Kultur Produktion GmbH), distribution (Port au Prince Pictures GmbH), and media services (Port au Prince Media GmbH). The production arm creates feature films and documentaries with over 15 years of output including award-winning titles like OF FATHERS AND SONS (Oscar-nominated) and SYSTEM CRASHER (Silver Bear winner). Distribution handles theatrical releases in German cinemas, digital/VoD streaming via notsold partnership, and home entertainment. The portfolio includes recent releases such as NOGA (2026) and WAS HABEN WIR GELACHT (2026), alongside classic titles like BLACK SHEEP (2006), DATING LANZELOT (2011), JOURNEY TO JAH (2013), MAGNETIC BEATS (2021), and EVOLUTION (2021).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Film Production Production of feature films and documentaries by Port au Prince Film & Kultur Produktion GmbH, often as international co-productions. The company has produced award-winning content over more than 15 years, including an Oscar-nominated documentary and Silver Bear-winning features.
• Theatrical Film Distribution (Port au Prince Pictures) German theatrical and digital film distribution through Port au Prince Pictures GmbH, handling cinema bookings, prints, and home entertainment for both own productions and third-party acquired titles. Dedicated booking contact at [email protected] serves cinema exhibitors.
• Video-on-Demand Streaming Digital film rental and purchase service via port-prince.de powered by notsold GmbH streaming platform. Users can rent individual feature films and documentaries as streams with a 48-hour viewing window for unlimited plays.
• Media Agency Services (Port au Prince Media) Marketing and media services through Port au Prince Media GmbH providing sales, marketing, and project management for film promotion and distribution. Operates from Norderstedt with an additional Hamburg office.
• NOGA Documentary film following Israeli pop sensation Noga Erez at the threshold of international success, exploring themes of war, homeland, and artistic responsibility. Directed by Jonathan Bergmann and Benjamin Bergmann.
• WAS HABEN WIR GELACHT Documentary exploring German entertainment television of the 1990s from a female perspective, featuring Maren Kroymann, Hella von Sinnen, Bettina Böttinger, Gaby Köster, and Esther Schweins. Directed by Eva Müller and Isabel Schneider.
• Black Sheep (Schwarze Schafe)
• Of Fathers and Sons Oscar-nominated documentary by Talal Derki about the situation in Syria. Won 2 LOLA awards at German Film Prize 2019 for Best Documentary Feature and Best Editing. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
• System Crasher (Systemsprenger)
• Dying
• Magnetic Beats (Les Magnétiques)
• Evolution

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• notsold GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationStreaming technology partner powering the VOD rental platform on port-prince.de. Handles payment processing, streaming delivery, and user authentication for film rentals. Located at Pastorensenstraße 16, 20459 Hamburg.
• Indie SalescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld sales agent handling international distribution of productions like MAGNETIC BEATS (LES MAGNÉTIQUES).
• The Match FactorycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld sales agent for international distribution of productions including YOUTH and LOVE ISLAND.
• Lighthouse Home EntertainmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman DVD distribution partner for films like TILT.
• Rise and Shine World SalesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld sales for JOURNEY TO JAH documentary.
• Komplizen FilmmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey co-production partner for films including LE PRINCE (with ZDF Das kleine Fernsehspiel). Komplizen Film is an acclaimed German production company.
• Weydemann Bros.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for SYSTEM CRASHER alongside kineo film production and Oma Inge Film.
• Contrast Film ZurichmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss co-production partner for CAGED BIRDS and BIS WIR TOT SIND ODER FREI.
• Basis Berlin FilmproduktionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for OF FATHERS AND SONS (Oscar-nominated documentary) and WAS HABEN WIR GELACHT.
• Paloma EntertainmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for CORTEX directed by Moritz Bleibtreu.
• Match Factory ProductionsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction partner for EVOLUTION by Kornél Mundruczó, working with ZDF/ARTE and Proton Theatre.
• Srab FilmsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench co-production partner for MAGNETIC BEATS (LES MAGNÉTIQUES) alongside Easy Tiger and Elemag Pictures.
• Easy TigermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench co-production partner for MAGNETIC BEATS (LES MAGNÉTIQUES).
• Elemag PicturesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench co-production partner for MAGNETIC BEATS (LES MAGNÉTIQUES).
• PIXIU FILMSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for JOURNEY TO JAH documentary.
• Lupa FilmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for THE AUDITION alongside Idéale Audience, ZDF and Arte.
• Niamh FilmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss co-production partner for BIS WIR TOT SIND ODER FREI.
• IRIS ProductionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON.
• Ventana FilmsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for OF FATHERS AND SONS documentary.
• SwissEffectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for DATING LANZELOT alongside Seven Pictures Film.
• German Film AcademycoreOthersMember of German Film Academy.
• European Film AcademycoreOthersMember of European Film Academy.
• Producers AssociationcoreOthersMember of Producers Association.
• European Producer's Club (EPC)coreOthersMember of European Producer's Club (EPC).
• Atelier Cinema d'Europe (ACE)coreOthersMember of Atelier Cinema d'Europe (ACE).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alamode Film: Munich-based distributor of independent European and international films in Germany; comparable theatrical distribution footprint to Port au Prince Pictures.
• Pandora Film: German theatrical distributor with a long-standing focus on independent and arthouse cinema; directly comparable to Port au Prince Pictures in scale and programming profile.
• Komplizen Film: Acclaimed Berlin-based German production company and recurring co-production partner of Port au Prince; comparable in production slate, awards track record, and European co-production footprint.
• mindjazz pictures: German distributor-producer combining theatrical and VOD distribution of arthouse and documentary titles; very similar operating model to Port au Prince's combined production + distribution + digital approach.
• Piffl Medien: Berlin-based independent film distributor active in German theatrical and home entertainment; comparable German indie distributor competing for similar exhibition slots.
• Neue Visionen Filmverleih: Berlin-based independent German film distributor specializing in arthouse cinema; directly comparable niche and scale.
• Weltkino Filmverleih: German indie theatrical distributor focused on arthouse and documentary titles; overlaps directly with Port au Prince Pictures in serving German cinemas with festival-grade films.
• Weydemann Bros. Berlin-based German production company and co-production partner (e.g., System Crasher); similar indie production profile, festival orientation, and award success.

Broad incumbents

• The Match Factory: Major German/European sales and distribution group; a current world sales partner of Port au Prince but also a much larger incumbent across international sales and German theatrical distribution.
• DCM (Distribution Company Munich): Larger established German theatrical distributor with a broader arthouse and mainstream slate; same distribution channel but materially larger scale and portfolio breadth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PORTAUPRINCEfilms
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/port-au-prince-films

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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