Motlys
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersOslo, Norway
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Motlys firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Motlys
- Legal name
- Motlys AS
- Website
- https://motlys.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Motlys industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Film and Television Production
- NAICS
- Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)
- SIC
- Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Scripted TV Series Production (Live-Action) (MPADABAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Unscripted/Reality TV Production (Live-Action) (MPADABAC)
Keywords
Where Motlys is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Oslo
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Motlys business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Motlys product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Motlys is a fully independent Norwegian film and television production company that develops and produces feature films (spillefilm), drama series (dramaserie), documentaries (dokumentar), and short films (kortfilm). Productions are licensed to international sales agents for global distribution, to Norwegian theatrical distributors for domestic cinema release, and to broadcasters such as NRK for television broadcast, with selected titles also distributed via digital platforms such as iTunes and Vimeo on Demand.
Product overview
Motlys is a fully independent Norwegian film production company established in 1983 that produces feature films, drama series, and documentaries. The company operates a portfolio of distinct production offerings including feature films (spillefilm), drama series (dramaserie), documentaries, and short films. The product portfolio includes award-winning titles such as Thelma (2017), Louder Than Bombs (2015), BARN/Beware of Children (2019) which won the Nordic Council Film Prize 2020, Håp/Hope (2019) selected as Norway's official Oscar entry, and the drama series Heimebane/Home Ground (2018-2019) and Makta/Power Play (2023). Recent 2024 releases include Drømmer (Dreams), Sex, and Kjærlighet (Love). The company distributes internationally through partners like m-Appeal, ReinVent, and Films Distribution.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Drømmer (Dreams) Drama feature film released in 2024 about a 17-year-old girl who falls in love with her teacher, directed by Dag Johan Haugerud. Distributed internationally through m-appeal.
- Sex Drama feature film released in 2024 exploring sexuality, gender, and identity through two men in heterosexual marriages.
- Kjærlighet (Love) Feature film released in 2024.
- Søstre elsker evig (Sisters Forever) Feature film released in 2024.
- Makta (Power Play) Drama series released in 2023, a political drama about Gro Harlem Brundtland and turning points in Norwegian political history. 12 episodes x 60 minutes. Co-produced with NRK and internationally distributed by ReInvent.
- Hør her'a! (Listen up!) Drama series released in 2023.
- a-ha The Movie Documentary about the Norwegian synth-pop band a-ha, released in 2021.
- Stol på meg (Trust Me) Feature film released in 2021.
- Generasjon Utøya (Generation Utøya) Documentary co-production released in 2021 about the 2011 Norway attacks.
- Ninjababy Feature film released in 2021.
- Håp (Hope) Feature film released in 2019, selected as Norway's official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards.
- BARN (Beware of Children) Feature film released in 2019, winner of the Nordic Council Film Prize 2020, premiered at Venice International Film Festival.
- Heimebane (Home Ground) Drama series about Norway's first female football coach, with two seasons (2018, 2019), 10 episodes x 52 minutes each. Co-produced with NRK.
- Louder Than Bombs Feature film released in 2015, directed by Joachim Trier, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Isabelle Huppert, and Gabriel Byrne. Won Nordic Council Film Prize 2016 and multiple Amanda awards.
- Thelma Romantic supernatural thriller released in 2017 about a young woman who discovers she has unexplained supernatural powers when she falls in love.
- Stargate - en julefortelling Feature film scheduled for 2025 release.
Quantifiable outcome
- Nordic Council Film Prize 2020 - Beware of Children (Venice premiere)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Motlys
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Motlys technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Motlys partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- ReInventcoreInternational sales agent for Makta (Power Play), handling global distribution of the drama series.
- m-appealcoreInternational sales agent for Drømmer (Dreams), handling global distribution rights for the feature film.
- NRKcoreNorwegian public broadcaster as co-production partner for drama series including Heimebane and Punx. NRK provides broadcast platform and co-production funding for TV series and documentary content.
- Memento International SalescoreInternational sales agent for Louder Than Bombs, handling worldwide distribution and sales.
- Films DistributioncoreInternational sales agent handling distribution for Hjertestart (Handle With Care).
- SF NorgecoreNorwegian theatrical distributor for Louder Than Bombs.
- Norsk filmdistribusjon AScoreNorwegian theatrical distributor for Hjertestart and Kvinner i for store herreskjorter.
- ArthauscoreNorwegian distributor for The Rules for Everything (2017 theatrical release).
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Motlys competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Paradox Films: Norwegian independent film production company producing festival-circuit features; comparable as a domestic peer competing for the same Norwegian directors, NRK co-productions, and international sales agents.
- Novemberfilm: Norwegian production company that co-produced Makta with Motlys and NRK; directly comparable as a domestic peer with shared broadcaster relationships and drama series capabilities.
- Filmlance International: Swedish production company producing high-end Nordic drama series and features; comparable as a regional peer with similar broadcaster-funded scripted series economics.
- Nordisk Film: Denmark-headquartered Nordic film and television producer and distributor; comparable as a Nordic scripted feature/series production company with festival pedigree and broadcaster relationships across the region.
- Yellow Bird: Swedish production company producing Nordic scripted features and series including adaptations of Nordic crime fiction; comparable as a regional peer in scripted content and international distribution.
- Zentropa: Danish independent film production company founded by Lars von Trier; comparable as a Nordic independent producer focused on auteur cinema and festival-circuit features.
- SF Studios: Swedish film and TV production and distribution company producing Nordic scripted features and series; directly comparable as a regional peer producing festival-quality content with broadcaster and streaming distribution.
- Maipo Film: Norwegian independent film production company producing features and documentaries; directly comparable as a Norway-based independent peer with shared domestic talent pool and NRK relationships.
Broad incumbents
- A24: US-headquartered independent film and series production and distribution company with strong festival pedigree; comparable as a larger independent peer operating at a different scale but in the same premium festival/awards feature space.
Others
- Norsk filminstitutt: Norwegian Film Institute, the public funding body that supports Norwegian film and TV production; not a peer but a key counterparty providing co-production financing relevant to Motlys's business model.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks1 record
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Motlys social profiles
Digital presenceMotlys financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Motlys leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Motlys funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Motlys M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Motlys
What does Motlys do?
Motlys is a fully independent Norwegian film and television production company that develops and produces feature films (spillefilm), drama series (dramaserie), documentaries (dokumentar), and short films (kortfilm). Productions are licensed to international sales agents for global distribution, to Norwegian theatrical distributors for domestic cinema release, and to broadcasters such as NRK for television broadcast, with selected titles also distributed via digital platforms such as iTunes and Vimeo on Demand.
Is Motlys a public or private company?
Motlys is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Motlys founded?
Motlys was founded in 1983. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Motlys based?
Motlys is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, in the Europe region.
Who are Motlys's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Paradox Films, Novemberfilm, Filmlance International, Nordisk Film, Yellow Bird, Zentropa, SF Studios and Maipo Film. A24 is listed as a broad incumbent. Norsk filminstitutt is listed as an others.
Does Motlys have an API?
No public API is recorded for Motlys.
What industry is Motlys in?
Motlys's product category is Film and Television Production. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPADABAB, Scripted TV Series Production (Live-Action), with a secondary code of MPADABAC, Unscripted/Reality TV Production (Live-Action). Its NAICS code is 512 and its SIC code is 7822.