Antitalent
Antitalent d.o.o. is a privately held Croatian film and television production company, founded in 2007, that produces award-winning feature films, shorts, TV dramas, and documentaries while also providing production services and a virtual production studio to international clients filming in Croatia.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersZapresic, Croatia
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Antitalent does
Antitalent d.o.o. is a privately held Croatian film and television production company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Zagreb, with a secondary registered office in Zaprešić, Croatia. The company develops and produces original feature films, short films, TV dramas, and documentary series, while simultaneously operating as a service producer for international productions filming in Croatia. Its portfolio encompasses roughly fifty productions, anchored by critically recognized titles including 'Murina' (Camera d'Or, Cannes 2021, co-produced with Martin Scorsese's Sikelia Productions and RT Features), 'The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent' (Palme d'Or, Cannes 2024; Oscar nominee; César Award; European Film Award), and 'The Highlands' (a 22-episode drama series broadcast by Croatian Radiotelevision in 2023). Co-production relationships span Slovenia, Italy, France, Spain, Serbia, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, and beyond, with the company actively participating in European development platforms such as Midpoint TV Launch, Berlinale Co-Pro Series, Sofia Meetings, CineLink Drama, and Series Mania.
The company's underlying production technology includes video, film, TV drama, documentary, and virtual production studio capabilities, the last offered as a B2B service. Its commercial arm produces TV commercials and branded content for clients including adidas, Dukat, Podravska banka, Vukovarsko pivo, and the Croatian National Tourist Board. Its revenue mechanics operate across five streams: one-time licensing of original productions, co-production financing arrangements, professional-service production fees for international clients, distribution/sales-agent revenue through world sales agents (The Match Factory, MANIFEST PICTURES, Wide Management, Rise&Shine, LIGHTS ON) and a self-operated Vimeo On Demand platform, and project-quoted commercial production work. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is project-specific.
Antitalent serves three primary customer segments: the film and TV industry (original content for theatrical, festival, streaming, and broadcast distribution), broadcasters and streaming platforms (drama series, documentaries, branded content), and international production companies seeking local crew, locations, and facilities in Croatia. Distribution is handled via world sales agents, film festival circuits, broadcast television (notably HRT), and direct-to-consumer VOD. The company is founder-led by producers Danijel Pek, Katarina Prpić, and writer-producer Maja Pek-Brünjes, with no disclosed external institutional investment.
Antitalent firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Antitalent
- Legal name
- Antitalent d.o.o.
- Website
- https://antitalent.hr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Antitalent d.o.o. is a privately held Croatian film and television production company, founded in 2007, that produces award-winning feature films, shorts, TV dramas, and documentaries while also providing production services and a virtual production studio to international clients filming in Croatia.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Antitalent is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Zapresic
- HQ country
- Croatia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Antitalent business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Original Film and TV Production: Antitalent produces feature films, short films, TV dramas, and documentaries as original productions, generating revenue through sales, licensing, and awards
- Co-productions: Joint production arrangements with international partners including Slovenia, Italy, Serbia, Bulgaria, France, Spain, North Macedonia and others
- Production Services: Providing production services, crew, locations, and facilities to international productions filming in Croatia (service producer model)
- Distribution: Distribution of produced content through Video On Demand platforms and international sales agents
- Commercial Production: Production of TV commercials and branded content for clients including adidas, Dukat, Podravska banka, Vukovarsko pivo and others
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels3 records
Antitalent product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Antitalent is a Croatian video production company that develops, produces, and distributes original film and television content (feature films, short films, TV dramas, and documentary series), while also providing production services (crew, locations, facilities) and commercial production for brands filming in Croatia. The company operates a Virtual Production Studio and works with international co-production partners across Europe.
Product overview
Antitalent is a Croatian video production company established in 2007 that produces feature films, short films, TV dramas, documentary series, and commercials. The portfolio includes award-winning productions such as 'Murina' (Camera d'Or Cannes 2021), 'The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent' (Palme d'Or Cannes 2024), and 'The Highlands' drama series. Antitalent operates as both an original content creator and a production service provider for international productions filming in Croatia, offering facilities including a virtual production studio. The company also develops multiple TV series projects in various stages of development.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Murina (Feature Film) A coming-of-age feature film directed by Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović, co-produced with RT Features and Martin Scorsese's Sikelia Productions, which premiered at Directors' Fortnight in Cannes 2021 and won the Camera d'Or award.
- The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent (Short Film) A short fiction drama film directed by Nebojša Slijepčević based on the 1993 Strpci train incident. Won the Palme d'Or at Cannes 2024, the European Film Award for Best Short Film, and was nominated for an Oscar and won the César Award.
- The Real Truth About the Fight (Short Film) A short fiction dramedy directed by Andrea Slaviček about a teenage girl Lena telling the story behind 'The Big Fight'. Premiered at Semaine de la Critique Cannes 2023.
- The Highlands (TV Drama Series) A 22-episode procedural drama series following a mountain search and rescue service team, broadcast by Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT) in fall 2023.
- Storkman (Feature Documentary) A feature documentary directed by Tomislav Jelinčić about widower Stjepan Vokić and his pet stork Malena. Won Audience Award at Liburnia 2020.
- Sweet Chef (TV Documentary Series) A culinary documentary series combining traditional recipes with modern interpretation by pastry chef Petra Jelenić. Two seasons produced (S01 2014x26', S02 2016x20').
- Herbs Hunter (TV Documentary Series) A travelogue documentary series following herb hunter Anton Rudan discovering untouched parts of Croatia. Three seasons produced (S01-S03).
- Charge! (TV Documentary Series) A humorous documentary series questioning historical myths about battles on Croatian territory, presented by Dušan Bućan.
- Service Production (Production Services) Antitalent provides production services for international productions filming in Croatia, including drama series (Last to Brake), feature films (Naples to New York), and commercials (Galaxus campaigns). Services include crew, locations, and facilities.
- Virtual Production Studio Virtual production studio services offered in Croatia for LED volume and virtual production needs.
- Commercial Production Production of TV commercials and branded content for clients including adidas (We Are Better Together Zagreb), Dukat (Fit, Posvećen Vama, Brzo&Fino dairy campaigns), Podravska banka, Vukovarsko pivo, and the Croatian National Tourist Board (Croatia Full of Life).
- Goran (Feature Film) A feature fiction drama directed by Nevio Marasović about a carefree existence disrupted by the announcement of a child, leading to darkly comic events.
- Vis-à-Vis (Feature Film) A feature fiction film directed by Nevio Marasović about a director working on a new film with an acclaimed actor on the isolated island of Vis.
- Riders (Feature Film, Co-production) A road movie feature fiction film co-produced by Antitalent about two friends transforming their mopeds into choppers and embarking on a journey through Slovenia and Croatia.
- Block 5 (Feature Film, Co-production) A feature film co-produced by Antitalent about 12-year-old Alma who joins forces with her rival to save her playground from demolition.
- Just Like My Son (Feature Film, Co-production) A feature fiction drama co-produced by Antitalent, directed by Constanza Quatriglio about an Afghan refugee facing his family's destiny.
- Likemeback (Feature Film, Co-production) A feature fiction drama co-produced by Antitalent about three young women on a yachting holiday along the Croatian coast.
- Penalty Shot (Short Film) A short film that premiered at Locarno Film Festival 2021 and won the Oktavijan Award for Best Short and Middle-length Fiction Film.
- The Last Well (Short Film) A short film that won the Prix Euro Courts Devant at International Short Film Festival Paris Courts Devant (2017) and Best Short Film at the Austrian Independent Film Festival 2018.
- Only the Devil Hates Water (Short Film) A short film that won the East Wave Award at BEAST International Film Festival Portugal (2023) and BBB Best Film Award at Balkan Beyond Borders Short Films Festival.
- Lada Kamenski (Feature Film) A feature film that won the FEDEORA for Best Croatian Feature Film and Golden Arena for Best Actress and Best Screenplay at Pula Film Festival (2018).
- Beyond the Face (Animation) An animation produced with Slovenian partners SPOK, ZVVIKS, the University of Nova Gorica School of Arts, and RTV SLO.
- Afterparty (TV Series in Development) A 7x52' TV series drama in development about Lucija, a jaded drifter struggling to find her identity as an ultra-conservative movement threatens women's rights. Co-developed with Afterparty Production Partners.
- Jinx (TV Series in Development) An 8x52' crime TV series in development based on Kristian Novak's novel 'Gypsy, But Fairest of Them All' about a Romani investigator solving a double homicide.
- The Witch Hunter (TV Series in Development) A 6x52' period crime TV series set in 18th century Austro-Hungarian Empire about detective Christoph Jäger investigating witchcraft accusations.
Quantifiable outcome
- The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent won Palme d'Or at Cannes 2024, Oscar nomination, César Award, European Film Award
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Antitalent
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Antitalent technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Antitalent partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
52 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Contrast FilmsminorCo-production partner for The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent short film from Bulgaria
- Les Films NorfolkminorCo-production partner for The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent short film from France
- Studio VircminorCo-production partner for The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent short film from Slovenia
- Fractal 7minorCo-production partner for The Real Truth About the Fight from Spain
- Udruga BlankminorCo-production partner for The Real Truth About the Fight from Croatia
- RT FeaturescoreCo-production partner for Murina feature film from Brazil and US, with involvement from Martin Scorsese's Sikelia Productions
- Spiritus MovensminorCo-production partner for Murina from Croatia
- SPOK ProductionminorCo-production partner for Murina from Slovenia
- StaragaraminorCo-production partner for Murina from Slovenia
- Indiana ProductioncoreItalian co-production partner for All My Crazy Love feature film, with RAI Cinema involvement
- Inout StudiominorProduction partner for Happy New Year 2 feature film from Slovakia, filmed in Croatia
- Queen Mary's ArmycoreProduction company for Mayday feature film from USA
- PlanB FilmcoreSwiss production company for Galaxus commercials, with Antitalent providing production services in Croatia
- Afterparty Production PartnersminorCo-development partners including Midpoint TV Launch 2020, Berlinale Co-Pro Series 2021, Sofia Meetings 2022, HBO Europe award recipient
- CineLink DramaminorDevelopment workshop and pitch platform for Jinx TV series project
- Series ManiaminorSeries development platform for Jinx TV series under Series' Women Programme
- Ascent FilmcoreItalian production company and lead producer for Just Like My Son feature film
- Caviar FilmsminorBelgian co-production partner for Just Like My Son feature film
- AatalantacoreLead production company for Block 5 feature film from Slovenia
- DecemberminorSlovenian co-production partner for Block 5 feature film
- BfilmminorCzech co-production partner for Block 5 feature film
- Living PicturesminorSerbian co-production partner for Block 5 feature film
- StaragaracoreLead production company for Riders feature film from Slovenia
- SenseminorSerbian co-production partner for Riders feature film
- NuFrameminorSlovenian co-production partner for Riders feature film
- NightswimcoreItalian production company for My Killer Buddy feature film with RAI Cinema involvement
- List ProductioncoreLead production company for Only the Devil Hates Water from North Macedonia
- Tramal FilmsminorSlovenian co-production partner for The Witch Hunter TV series
- FreibeuterFilmminorAustrian co-production partner for The Witch Hunter TV series
- CopycatminorCroatian co-production partner for Vis-À-Vis feature film
- PinknoizminorCroatian co-production partner for Vis-À-Vis feature film
- MANIFEST PICTUREScoreWorld sales agent for The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent
- LIGHTS ONcoreWorld sales agent for The Real Truth About the Fight
- The Match FactorycoreWorld sales agent for Murina feature film
- Wide ManagementcoreWorld sales agent for Goran feature film
- Rise&ShinecoreWorld sales agent for Storkman documentary
- Paco CinematograficacoreItalian production company for Naples to New York feature film with RAI Cinema involvement
- Tico FilmcoreLead production company for Babylon Sisters feature film from Italy
- EssentiacoreLead production company for Likemeback feature film from Italy
- Indiana ProductionminorItalian co-production partner for Likemeback feature film
- Cinecro StudiominorPartner studio for equipment and facilities (Cinecro Studio and Cinecro Rentals logos shown as partners)
- SekvencacoreLead production company for Lada Kamenski feature film from Croatia
- SPOKminorLead production company for Beyond the Face animation from Slovenia
- ZVVIKSminorSlovenian co-production partner for Beyond the Face animation
- University of Nova Gorica School of ArtsminorSlovenian educational partner for Beyond the Face animation
- RTV SLOminorSlovenian broadcast partner for Beyond the Face animation
- Tramal FilmsminorSlovenian co-production partner for Storkman documentary
- Transmedia ProductionminorItalian co-production partner for Storkman documentary
- VideoestminorItalian co-production partner for Nuovo Cinema Buie documentary
- Cvinger FilmminorSlovenian co-production partner for Penalty Shot short film
- Zwinger FilmminorAustrian co-production partner for Penalty Shot short film
- Insolence ProductionsminorFrench co-production partner for The Last Well short film
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Antitalent competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Zentropa: Danish independent film production company originally founded by Lars von Trier. Directly comparable to Antitalent in its focus on auteur-driven European cinema, international co-production model, and festival-circuit prestige orientation, though Zentropa is somewhat larger and more established.
- Pandora Film: German independent production and distribution company producing European arthouse films. Comparable to Antitalent in its focus on prestige auteur features, management of cross-border co-productions, and engagement with the international festival circuit.
- Tornasol Films: Spanish production company with a strong international co-production track record across Latin America and Europe. Comparable to Antitalent in producing independent European features and managing cross-border collaborations across multiple European territories.
- Atalante Film: German production company specializing in European auteur cinema and documentary features. Similar profile to Antitalent in producing prestigious art-house films with international festival presence and cross-border co-production partnerships.
- Indigo Film: Italian production company focused on auteur cinema with international festival presence. Comparable to Antitalent in its art-house prestige positioning and active participation in cross-border European co-productions including short and feature films.
- Lemming Film: Dutch production and international sales company with comparable size and operating model to Antitalent. Both companies specialize in European independent co-productions with strong festival presence, and both balance original production with international co-financing partnerships.
Broad incumbents
- A24: US independent entertainment company operating at significantly larger scale but in the same prestige-independent-film production space as Antitalent. Both chase auteur-driven content with festival recognition, though A24 has built a far broader release, marketing, and distribution capability.
- NEON: US independent film production and distribution company. Operates in the same prestige-independent-film production and distribution space as Antitalent but at substantially larger scale, with strong festival-circuit expertise and global sales infrastructure.
Others
- Protagonist Pictures: UK-based international film sales and distribution company supporting European co-productions. Comparable to sales agents Antitalent works with (The Match Factory, MANIFEST PICTURES), playing an analogous role in the European independent film value chain.
- Wild Bunch: French international sales and distribution company for independent European films. Related to Antitalent through its role in the European independent film ecosystem, often handling international sales for peer production companies' arthouse slates.
Market position
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Antitalent leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Antitalent funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Antitalent M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Antitalent
What does Antitalent do?
Antitalent is a Croatian video production company that develops, produces, and distributes original film and television content (feature films, short films, TV dramas, and documentary series), while also providing production services (crew, locations, facilities) and commercial production for brands filming in Croatia. The company operates a Virtual Production Studio and works with international co-production partners across Europe.
Is Antitalent a public or private company?
Antitalent is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Antitalent founded?
Antitalent was founded in 2007. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Antitalent based?
Antitalent is headquartered in Zapresic, Croatia, in the Europe region.
How does Antitalent make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Original Film and TV Production is the primary driver. The others are co-productions, production Services, distribution and commercial Production.
Who are Antitalent's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Zentropa, Pandora Film, Tornasol Films, Atalante Film, Indigo Film and Lemming Film. Broad incumbents are A24 and NEON. Others are Protagonist Pictures and Wild Bunch.
Does Antitalent have an API?
No public API is recorded for Antitalent.