NOSTROMO PICTURES SL

What NOSTROMO PICTURES SL does

Nostromo Pictures S.L. is a Barcelona-headquartered, founder-led film and television production company founded in 2010 by Adrián Guerra and Núria Valls. The company develops, produces, and finances feature films and premium series across horror, thriller, drama, and young-adult genres, with a catalog exceeding 40 feature films and 25+ industry awards including Goya, Forqué, Sant Jordi, and Méliès honors. Its slate includes the Smile horror franchise (originated by Nostromo and produced with Temple Hill), the Apocalipsis Z survival thriller (reaching #1 globally on Prime Video), the Netflix-distributed A través de mi ventana young-adult trilogy, and international co-productions such as The Invisible Guest (Contratiempo), Red Lights, and Palmeras en la nieve.

The business operates through a co-production and distribution-rights model. Nostromo funds projects alongside strategic partners (Temple Hill, The Ink Factory, Amazon MGM Studios) and monetizes through distribution rights sales and licensing to major platforms — Netflix, Prime Video, BBC, and Searchlight Pictures — across theatrical, streaming, and broadcast windows. Festival premieres at SXSW, Sundance, Toronto, San Sebastián, and Venice serve as the primary go-to-market lever for securing distribution deals and premium pricing. Its current pipeline includes Monitor (acquired by Searchlight at SXSW 2026), The Night Manager season 2 (BBC/Prime Video co-production), and forthcoming titles with Renny Harlin, Marc Webb, William Eubank, and Fernando González Molina.

Nostromo's customer base is concentrated in five major enterprise buyers — Netflix, Prime Video, BBC, Searchlight Pictures, and Amazon MGM Studios — with revenue models tied to one-time licensing of distribution rights and co-production financing participation. The company has 11-50 employees, is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, and has recently extended into live entertainment via the Nostromo Live sub-brand.

Name

NOSTROMO PICTURES SL

Legal name

Nostromo Pictures S.L.

Website

https://nostromopictures.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nostromo Pictures is a Barcelona-based independent film and television production company founded in 2010, producing 40+ feature films and premium series across horror, thriller, and drama. It co-produces with Temple Hill and The Ink Factory, distributing through Netflix, Prime Video, BBC, and Searchlight Pictures.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Feature Film Production and Distribution: Nostromo produces feature films and secures distribution deals with major studios and streaming platforms. Revenue comes from distribution rights sales, co-production financing, and theatrical releases. Recent success includes Apocalipsis Z reaching #1 globally on Prime Video.

Go-to-market motion3 records

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Core offering

Nostromo Pictures develops, produces, and finances feature films and television series across horror, thriller, drama, comedy, and young adult genres. The company operates an international co-production model, partnering with studios such as Temple Hill, The Ink Factory, and Amazon MGM Studios, and licenses finished content to global distributors including Searchlight Pictures, Netflix, Prime Video, and BBC. Its portfolio spans original franchises such as Smile, Apocalipsis Z, and A través de mi ventana (Through My Window) alongside premium series such as The Night Manager.

Product overview

Nostromo Pictures is a Spanish film and television production company specializing in global content with high production values. Founded in 2010 by Adrián Guerra and Núria Valls, the company operates a multi-format content portfolio spanning feature films (Red Lights, Palmeras en la nieve, The Invisible Guest/Contratiempo), horror franchises (Smile), young adult adaptations (A través de mi ventana trilogy for Netflix), and survival thrillers (Apocalipsis Z franchise). The company also produces television series including The Night Manager, and maintains an active pipeline of upcoming productions including Monitor, Black Tides, Cronos, and Day Drinker. Content is distributed globally through partners including Searchlight Pictures, Netflix, Prime Video, BBC, and various theatrical distributors.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nostromo Live: Live entertainment vertical mentioned on the website as nostromolive.es

Products and services

• Feature Films Production Production of feature-length films across multiple genres for global distribution through studios and streaming platforms. Customers include Hollywood studios, streaming services, and broadcast networks acquiring distribution rights.
• Television Series Production Production of premium television series including international co-productions such as The Night Manager for BBC and Prime Video. Sold to broadcast networks and streaming platforms.
• Smile Horror Franchise International horror franchise created by Nostromo Pictures, distributed globally by Paramount Pictures with Temple Hill producing subsequent installments. Sold to global theatrical and streaming distributors.
• Apocalipsis Z Franchise (Apocalipsis Z: The Apocalypse Z) Survival thriller franchise including Apocalipsis Z: El principio del fin (Apocalipsis Z: The Beginning of the End) and the upcoming Apocalipsis Z: Parte II (Apocalipsis Z: Part II). Licensed to Prime Video globally.
• A través de mi ventana Trilogy (Through My Window Trilogy) Young adult film trilogy including A través de mi ventana (Through My Window), A través de la lluvia (Through the Rain), and A través de tu mirada (Through Your Eyes), produced for Netflix.
• Monitor (horror film) Horror film co-produced with Temple Hill, premiered at SXSW 2026 with Searchlight Pictures acquiring U.S., U.K., and Southeast Asia rights for theatrical release in 2027.
• The Night Manager Season 2 Second season of the premium espionage television series The Night Manager, co-produced with The Ink Factory for BBC broadcast and Prime Video streaming distribution.
• Wolfgang (Extraordinari) (Wolfgang - Extraordinari) Family drama-comedy released in 2024 that became one of the highest-grossing films in Spain that year. Distributed theatrically in Spain.

Quantifiable outcome

• Apocalipsis Z reached number 1 globally on Prime Video
• +1 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Temple HillcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Temple Hill is a key production partner for Nostromo, notably producing the horror film Monitor alongside Nostromo. Temple Hill previously produced the Smile franchise, which originated from Nostromo. The partnership enables co-production of high-concept horror content with international distribution potential.
• The Ink FactorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ink Factory co-produced The Night Manager season 2 with Nostromo Pictures for BBC and Prime Video. This strategic partnership brings premium television content to international audiences through major broadcast and streaming platforms.
• Amazon MGM StudioscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmazon MGM Studios partnered with Nostromo on The Map that leads to you, directed by Lasse Hallström. The film is produced in partnership with Temple Hill and distributed globally, representing Nostromo's connection to major streaming studio distribution.
• Searchlight PicturescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSearchlight Pictures acquired U.S., U.K., and Southeast Asia distribution rights to horror film Monitor following its buzzy SXSW premiere. This major studio deal demonstrates Nostromo's ability to produce content that attracts premium distribution from top Hollywood studios.
• NetflixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetflix distributes Nostromo's successful content including the A través de mi ventana trilogy and the Invisible Guardian/Baztan trilogy. The streaming giant represents a key distribution channel for Nostromo's content globally.
• BBCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBBC co-produced The Night Manager season 2 with Nostromo and The Ink Factory. This partnership brings premium television content to British audiences through traditional broadcast while also enabling Prime Video distribution.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Studiocanal: European production-distribution arm of Canal+ with strong UK/French/Spanish film operations and co-financing capabilities. Peer as a European film entity with comparable co-production DNA, though with integrated distribution that Nostromo lacks.
• Mediapro: Barcelona-headquartered Spanish content group encompassing production, distribution, and sport media. Comparable as a fellow Barcelona-rooted production powerhouse operating across film, TV, and international co-productions, though materially larger.

Broad incumbents

• Lionsgate: Major US/Canadian studio with independent-spirit roots, active in horror (Saw) and prestige film/TV. Comparable as a buyer of Nostromo-style content and as an incumbent competitor for similar festival-driven indie projects.
• Legendary Entertainment: Large US-based production company producing high-budget film and TV across genres for global release. Comparable in working with marquee talent on tentpole projects, including horror and franchise fare, though materially larger and US-rooted.

Direct peers

• Blumhouse Productions: Horror-focused production company known for global franchises and low-to-mid budget models. Comparable as a horror/genre specialist whose product gets distributed through Universal, Netflix, and streamers - a similar go-to-market pattern to Nostromo's Smile/Apocalipsis Z/ Monitor pipeline.
• Participant Media: Mission-driven independent production company with festival pedigree and similar scale, producing dramas and social-issue films acquired by major studios/streamers. Comparable in operating as a prestige-driven indie commissioning content for global distributors.
• The Ink Factory: Premium TV production company behind The Night Manager and a co-producer on Nostromo's The Night Manager season 2 for BBC and Prime Video. Peer as a similarly scaled production boutique developing IP-adapted premium series for international buyers.
• Federation Entertainment: Paris-based European production and distribution group focused on premium scripted TV and international co-productions. Comparable as a similarly scaled European entity producing content that travels globally to streamers and broadcasters.
• Temple Hill Entertainment: Independent US production company behind Twilight and the Smile franchise, and co-producing partner of Nostromo on Monitor and The Map That Leads to You. Similar scale, franchise-building approach, and willingness to develop YA and genre IP for major studio distribution.
• A24: US-based independent film and TV production company of comparable size with strong festival pedigree, genre breadth (horror, drama), and a similar model of producing distinctive content and licensing to major distributors/streamers.

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Funding overview

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