ACME Film OÜ

What ACME Film OÜ does

ACME Film OÜ is an Estonian film distribution company that licenses theatrical, television, home video, and VOD film rights across the Baltic states. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Tallinn at Sakala 16a-3, the company operates through three parallel regional entities — ACME FILM Eesti (Estonia), ACME FILM Lietuva (Lithuania), and ACME FILM Latvia (Latvia) — giving it multi-territory reach. It is a privately held subsidiary of ACME Group and runs with a small team of 1-10 employees.

The company generates revenue through three streams: theatrical distribution via box office splits with cinema chains including Apollo Kino, Cinamon, and Forum Cinemas across multiple Estonian cities; B2B event film licensing of a catalog of 300+ titles to corporate and private screening organizers in the Baltic region; and digital home viewing sales through its website (acmefilm.ee) at price points such as 3.99 EUR per title. ACME Film holds distribution rights for major Hollywood franchises (DC Universe via Warner Bros., Sony Pictures action and horror titles) alongside award-winning local Estonian productions and international co-productions with Polish and Lithuanian partners.

Technically, the platform is a content and transaction website rather than a proprietary technology stack: it serves as a film information hub, integrates with cinema partner ticketing, and supports digital rental/purchase. The company maintains active social media on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, distributes via major cinema chains and regional cinemas, and operates a co-production ecosystem with Estonian producers (Alexandra Film, Taska Film, HansaFilm, A Film Eesti, Kopli Kinokompanii) and Polish producers (Lava Films). The catalog includes internationally recognized titles such as the Sundance Best Director winner 'Savvusanna sõsarad' and the Oscar-nominated 'Patused'.

Name

ACME Film OÜ

Legal name

ACME Film OÜ

Website

https://acmefilm.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ACME Film OÜ is an Estonian film distribution company that licenses theatrical, home video, and VOD rights across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania via cinema chains, B2B event licensing, and a digital home viewing platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Distribution Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Theatrical Distribution (International) (MPADAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Entertainment Distribution (Digital: TVOD/EST) (MPADAJAE), International Sales & Licensing (Territory Pre-Sales) (MPADAJAC)

Keywords

• Film distribution services
• Theatrical film licensing
• B2B event licensing
• Digital home viewing
• Baltic film distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Theatrical Film Distribution: ACME Film acquires distribution rights for films (Hollywood blockbusters, local Estonian productions, and international co-productions) and distributes them through cinema chains across Estonia and the Baltic states. Revenue is generated through box office splits with cinema operators.
2. B2B Event Film Licensing: ACME Film licenses its catalog of 300+ films to event organizers for private screenings and corporate events in the Baltic countries. They provide digital materials for promotion and the technical preparation needed for screenings.
3. Digital Home Viewing: ACME Film offers films for home viewing through their website platform, with rental/sale pricing (e.g., 3.99 EUR per title), generating transaction-based revenue from individual consumers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ACME Film OÜ is a film distribution company operating across the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) that acquires distribution rights for international Hollywood blockbusters, local Estonian productions, and international co-productions, then distributes them through cinema chains, licenses them to event organizers for private screenings, and rents them for digital home viewing. The company maintains a catalog of 300+ films and operates regional entities in Estonia (acmefilm.ee), Lithuania (acmefilm.lt), and Latvia (acmefilm.lv).

Product overview

ACME Film OÜ is a film distribution company operating across the Baltic countries (Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia). The company's product portfolio consists of theatrical film distribution services (currently showing and upcoming releases), an event film licensing service with a catalog of over 300 films for public screenings in the Baltic region, and a news section covering industry updates. The core offering is the distribution of international and Estonian films throughout the Baltic market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Theatrical Film Distribution Distribution of Hollywood blockbusters, local Estonian productions, and international co-productions through cinema chains across the Baltic states. Revenue is generated through box office splits with cinema operators, with films available in original languages with local subtitles.
• B2B Event Film Licensing (Filmid Teie Üritusteks) Licensing of 300+ films from the ACME Film catalog to event organizers, companies, schools, and festivals for legal public screenings across Baltic countries. Includes digital promotional materials and technical preparation resources for screening events.
• Digital Home Viewing Digital rental of films for home viewing through the acmefilm.ee platform, providing individual consumers with access to the curated film catalog including superhero films, horror films, animated films, Estonian films, and international co-productions at transaction-based pricing (e.g., 3.99 EUR per title).

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• ACME FILM LietuvacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional entity operating in Lithuania. ACME Film maintains parallel operations across all three Baltic countries through dedicated regional entities: ACME FILM Eesti (Estonia, acmefilm.ee), ACME FILM Lietuva (Lithuania, acmefilm.lt), and ACME FILM Latvia (Latvia, acmefilm.lv).
• ACME FILM LatviacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional entity operating in Latvia. Parallel to ACME FILM Eesti and ACME FILM Lietuva, distributing films across all three Baltic countries.
• Alexandra Film (Estonia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlexandra Film, led by producer Marianne Ostrat, co-produced 'Savvusanna sõsarad' (Smoke Sauna Sisterhood) which ACME Film distributed. Alexandra Film also co-produced 'Veepidu' with ACME Film. Marianne Ostrat is a key co-production partner for ACME Film's local Estonian productions.
• Lava Films (Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish production company and main producer of 'Veepidu'. Lava Films is one of Poland's most renowned production companies; their film 'Girl with an Earring' was nominated for Best International Feature Film at the Oscars. ACME Film distributed the Polish-Estonian-Czech co-production 'Veepidu' in Estonia.
• Allfilm (Estonia)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstonian production partner for the Hollywood film 'Sisu. Teekond kättemaksuni'. Allfilm served as the local production partner, providing Estonian film professionals and crew for the Sony Pictures/Stage 6 Films production filmed extensively in Estonia.
• Kopli KinokompaniicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstonian production company and producer of 'Morten'. Kopli Kinokompanii is the main production company; Fralita Films (Lithuania) is the co-producer. ACME Film distributes 'Morten' in Estonia.
• A Film EesticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Film Eesti is the production company behind the 'Sipsik' and 'Kaka, kevad ja teised' animation franchise. They produced 'Peetrikese jõulurobot' which ACME Film distributes.
• Taska FilmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstonian production company that co-produced 'Säärane mulk' along with HansaFilm and Kassikuld. ACME Film distributes the film. Producer Kristian Taska is a key partner for ACME Film's local productions.
• HansaFilmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstonian production company co-producing 'Säärane mulk' (alongside Taska Film and Kassikuld), which ACME Film distributes. Co-production with ACME Film on local Estonian feature films.
• KassikuldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstonian production company co-producing 'Säärane mulk' alongside Taska Film and HansaFilm.
• FilmivabrikcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstonian production company producing 'Mind ei ole sinust eraldi'. ACME Film distributes the film in Estonia.
• Apollo Kino (Solaris, Mustamäe, Ülemiste, Coca-Cola Plaza, Plaza, Kristiine, Lõunakeskus, Eeden, Tasku, Pärnu, Viljandi, Jõhvi, Saaremaa, Astri)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor cinema chain partner across Estonia. ACME Film distributes films through all Apollo Kino locations in multiple Estonian cities including Tallinn, Tartu, Pärnu, Viljandi, Jõhvi, Narva, Viimsi, Kuressaare, and other locations.
• Cinamon (Kosmos, Tallinn T1)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCinema chain partner for theatrical distribution. Screens ACME Film distributed titles including 'Superman', 'Kuller', and other releases in Estonian cinemas.
• Forum Cinemas (Coca-Cola Plaza)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCinema partner screening ACME Film distributed titles including 'Põgene' and 'Pikk lugu lühidalt'.
• Warner Bros. PicturescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Hollywood studio whose films ACME Film distributes in Estonia. Includes DC Universe films (Superman, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Justice League, Aquaman, Shazam), as well as Sony Pictures distributed titles through Warner Bros. Pictures. ACME Film handles theatrical distribution and marketing in Estonia.
• Sony Pictures (Stage 6 Films, Screen Gems)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHollywood studio whose films ACME Film distributes in Estonia, including 'Sisu. Teekond kättemaksuni' (Jalmari Helander's action film, shot in Estonia).
• Apollo Kino SolarisesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMain premiere venue for ACME Film releases in Estonia. Hosted Estonian premieres including 'Morten' world premiere (5 July 2026, Karlovy Vary) and 'Veepidu' premiere on 14 April 2025.
• New Line Cinema / Atomic Monster / Ghost House PicturesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudios behind 'Evil Dead Burn' and other horror films distributed by ACME Film in Estonia.
• Estonian Film InstitutesupportingOthersGovernment film funding body that supports Estonian film productions. Supporter of films including 'Morten', 'Savvusanna sõsarad', and 'Sisu. Teekond kättemaksuni' (with Film Estonia and Viru Filmifond).
• Film EstoniasupportingOthersEstonian film industry organization that supported the production of 'Sisu. Teekond kättemaksuni'.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• MUBI: Global streaming and theatrical distributor of arthouse and independent films, combining SVOD with curated theatrical releases. Comparable as a hybrid distributor operating both digital home viewing and theatrical release of specialty titles.

Broad incumbents

• Pathé Distribution: Historic European film distributor and producer with theatrical distribution across multiple European territories. Comparable as a multi-territory European distributor operating both content production and distribution businesses.
• Nordisk Film Distribution: Nordic region's largest film distributor, owned by Egmont Group, with established theatrical distribution and Baltic/Nordic territorial reach. Comparable as a regional distributor handling both Hollywood studio output and local productions across multiple small territories.
• A24: US independent film distributor and production company recognized for awards-aligned specialty releases. Comparable as an independent distributor that has built brand equity through Sundance, Oscar, and festival positioning of boutique titles.
• Studiocanal: Major European film distributor and part of Canal+ Group, distributing theatrical releases and library content across Europe. Comparable as a vertically integrated distributor handling theatrical, home entertainment, and B2B rights.
• GAGA Communications: Japanese film distributor with theatrical, home entertainment, and international sales operations across Asian territories. Comparable as a multi-territory distributor combining local-language content distribution with international licensing.

Regional players

• Elevation Pictures: Canadian independent film distributor handling theatrical, home entertainment, and digital distribution in a similarly-sized English-speaking market. Comparable as a regional distributor operating across multiple revenue streams with a mix of studio and independent content.

Direct peers

• Kino Lorber: US-based independent film distributor with a large catalog of arthouse, documentary, and international titles. Comparable as a similarly-sized independent distributor with a deep back-catalog used for theatrical, home video, and institutional licensing.
• Curzon: UK-based arthouse film distributor and cinema chain releasing independent, international, and awards-targeted films. Comparable as a specialist distributor combining theatrical release with awards-season positioning for boutique titles.
• Vertigo Releasing: Independent UK theatrical distributor specializing in arthouse, documentary, and festival-circuit releases. Comparable as a similarly-sized independent distributor leveraging award-circuit positioning and B2B/event licensing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/acmefilmeesti
• Instagraminstagram.com/mortenfilm

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