02:59 Films

What 02:59 Films does

02:59 Films (legal entity Dos Cincuenta Y Nueve S.L., CIF B10401008) is an independent film production company headquartered at C/ Javier Ferrero 8, Edificio Soho, 28002 Madrid, Spain, founded in 2010. The company produces original short films, feature films, and theatrical stage adaptations focused on universal themes delivered through humor and emotion, with a consistent creative direction under Santiago Requejo. Its released slate includes short films Rhodéa (2010), 24siete (2023 Goya qualifier), Votamos (95th Academy Awards shortlist, 36th Goya nomination, 100+ international festival awards), and A partes iguales; feature films Abuelos (co-produced with Abuelos la pel\u00edcula A.I.E., over 100,000 Spanish theatrical admissions), Votemos (88-minute 2025 release starring Clara Lago, Tito Valverde, and Gonzalo de Castro), and No puedo vivir sin ti (starring Paz Vega and Adrián Suar); and the Votemos theater production, which premiered at Teatro Metropolitan in Buenos Aires on April 6, 2023 with Argentine co-producers Adrián Suar and Preludio Producciones.

The company monetizes its productions through three revenue streams: theatrical cinema releases (one-time license / box-office share), theatrical stage productions (professional services / ticket revenue via local production partners), and short-film licensing and festival distribution (royalties and submission fees). Its go-to-market is event-driven: productions are launched and built through the international film festival circuit (Óscar, Goya, Forqué, Forqué, and 100+ international festivals), with festival recognition serving as both social proof and distribution leverage to unlock cinema and theater monetization downstream. Marketing is concentrated on the official website (0259films.com), social media, video trailers/teasers, and festival presence.

The company operates as a privately held Spanish sociedad limitada with no disclosed external investors, no parent entity, no subsidiaries, and no public funding history. Operating geographies are Spain and Argentina, with ongoing international adaptations of the Votemos theatrical property. No AI/ML capabilities, software platforms, or technology hires are evidenced; the business is a purely creative-IP enterprise with founder-led governance.

Name

02:59 Films

Legal name

Dos Cincuenta Y Nueve SL

Website

https://0259films.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

02:59 Films is an independent Spanish film and theater production company founded in 2010 in Madrid, producing original short films, feature films, and stage adaptations distributed through cinemas, theaters, and international film festivals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Film Production

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Scripted Feature Film Production (Live-Action) (MPADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Classical & Contemporary Theatre (Plays/Drama) (MPAGABAH)

Keywords

• Independent film production
• Feature film production
• Short film production
• Theatrical adaptations
• Cinema distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Rozas De Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Theatrical Film Releases: Feature films released in cinemas generating box office revenue and audience reach, such as 'Abuelos' which achieved over 100,000 viewers in theaters.
2. Theater Productions: Theatrical adaptations of film properties, such as 'Votemos' which premiered in Argentina in 2023 at Teatro Metropolitan with ongoing international adaptations.
3. Short Film Licensing and Festival Distribution: Short films licensed to international film festivals, generating recognition and potential licensing fees. 'Votamos' has won over 100 international awards.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

02:59 Films is an independent film production company that creates short films, feature films, and theatrical stage adaptations centered on universal themes addressed through humor and emotion. Its catalog includes award-winning shorts (Votamos, 24 Siete, A partes iguales, Rodhea), feature films (Votemos, Abuelos, No puedo vivir sin ti), and the stage adaptation Votemos Teatro. The company reaches audiences via theatrical cinema releases, theater productions, and international film festivals.

Product overview

02:59 Films is an independent Spanish film production company founded in 2010, specializing in short films, feature films, and theatrical productions. The company's portfolio includes award-winning short films (Votamos, 24 Siete, A partes iguales, Rodhea), feature films (Votemos, No puedo vivir sin ti, Abuelos), and theater adaptations (Votemos Teatro). Their productions are characterized by universal themes combining humor and emotion, with a focus on social issues and emotional connections with audiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Votemos (feature film) Feature-length adaptation of the award-winning short 'Votamos', following a community of neighbors debating an elevator change where news of a new tenant with mental health issues shifts the conversation. Targeted at cinema audiences across Spanish-speaking markets.
• Votamos Award-winning short film about neighbors voting on changing an elevator that becomes a debate about mental health and coexistence. Selected for the 95th Oscar shortlist, nominated for the Goya Awards, and recipient of 100+ international festival awards.
• Votemos Teatro Stage adaptation of the short film 'Votamos', developed for live theater with Argentine production partners. Premiered in Buenos Aires and undergoing further international adaptation for Spain and additional Latin American markets.
• Abuelos Feature film about three friends (played by Carlos Iglesias, Roberto Álvarez, and Ramón Barea) who launch a daycare center. Achieved over 100,000 theatrical viewers in Spain. Co-produced with Abuelos la película A.I.E.
• No puedo vivir sin ti Feature film about a middle-aged executive addicted to his mobile phone who faces divorce and seeks revolutionary therapy. Stars Adrián Suar and Paz Vega. Directed by Santiago Requejo with original screenplay by Santiago Requejo and José Gabriel Lorenzo.
• 24 Siete Short film about Maite, a vocational psychologist who receives a novel job offer requiring a 24/7 job. Winner of Best Fiction Short Film at the Sax International Film Festival 2023, qualifying the production as a Goya Award candidate.
• Rodhea First professional short film produced by the company, shot in 2010 in the Community of Madrid. A story about love and its thorns; the title translates from Greek to 'the stem of the rose'.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 international film awards
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Adrián SuarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Argentine actor and producer Adrián Suar collaborated with 02:59 Films on developing the theater adaptation of 'Votemos' in Argentina. The production premiered at Teatro Metropolitan on April 6, 2023. Currently working on international adaptations of the production.
• Preludio ProduccionescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Argentine production company Preludio Producciones partnered with 02:59 Films and Adrián Suar for the development of the 'Votemos' theater production in Argentina.
• Puerto RequejominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Associated production partner on 'Rhodéa' short film, the first professional production of the company shot in 2010 in the Community of Madrid.
• Arturo RequejominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Associated producer on 'Rhodéa' short film alongside Puerto Requejo, contributing to the company's first professional production.
• Abuelos la película A.I.E.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint production partnership for the feature film 'Abuelos', co-produced with Abuelos la película A.I.E., achieving over 100,000 theatrical admissions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Morena Films: Spanish independent production company founded in 1999, producing auteur-driven feature films and series (e.g., 'El buen patrón', 'La isla mínima'). Closely comparable to 02:59 Films as a Madrid-based indie producer targeting festival recognition and theatrical release.
• Septiembre Cine: Madrid-based independent production company focused on director-driven Spanish features for theatrical and festival release. Closely comparable in scope and operating geography.
• Good Films Collective: Madrid-based Spanish film production company producing narrative features with festival and theatrical ambitions. Comparable founder-led indie model and feature/slate cadence.
• Vaca Films: Madrid-based independent producer of Spanish theatrical features. Comparable as a small-to-mid independent targeting cinema release, with overlap in distribution channels and festival circuit activity.
• A Contracorriente Films: Spanish independent film distributor and producer handling theatrical releases across Spain and LATAM. Comparable distribution footprint and theatrical-release model overlapping with 02:59 Films' 'Abuelos' release.
• Bowfinger International Pictures: Madrid-based film production company producing theatrical features and short films with festival ambitions. Comparable scale and Madrid HQ, with similar mix of feature and short-form festival content.
• El Deseo: Pedro Almodóvar's production company behind award-winning Spanish auteur cinema. Highly comparable as a founder-led, festival-focused Spanish independent production house with a similar narrative-driven, character-led orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Mediapro: Major Spanish and international media production group covering film, TV, and sports content. Comparable industry presence but operates at significantly larger scale, making it a broad incumbent rather than a direct indie peer.
• Atresmedia Cine: Film arm of Atresmedia, one of Spain's largest media conglomerates. Operates broadly in Spanish feature production with theatrical and distribution scale far exceeding 02:59 Films, but competes for the same talent pool, festival slots, and theatrical windows.

Regional players

• K&S Films: Argentine film production company with deep roots in Spanish-Argentine co-productions. Comparable as a Spanish-language indie producer and a logical co-production or distribution partner given 02:59 Films' existing Argentine theatrical activity via Adrián Suar and Preludio Producciones.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/0259films
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/0259films

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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