What darius films does

Darius Films is an independent, privately-held film and television production company that finances, produces, and licenses feature films and TV programs. The company operates from a primary headquarters in Los Angeles and a secondary office in Toronto, giving it cross-border access to U.S. studio capital and Canadian tax-credit-financed production infrastructure. Its catalog spans 30+ titles across comedy, drama, thriller, crime, horror, fantasy, and sci-fi, including notable productions such as Stockholm (starring Ethan Hawke, Noomi Rapace, Mark Strong), The Art of the Steal, The Retirement Plan, The Baker, Irena's Vow, Signal One, and the animated comedy series Fugget About It. The productions have featured an A-list roster of talent including Nicolas Cage, Woody Harrelson, Kurt Russell, Ron Perlman, Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Susan Sarandon, and Bob Saget. The company has earned Toronto International Film Festival Gala Presentations (2010 for A Beginner's Guide to Endings; 2013 for The Art of the Steal) and a 2005 Toronto Film Festival Best First Time Director award for Michael Mabbott.

Name

darius films

Website

https://dariusfilms.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Darius Films is an independent, privately-held film and television production company that finances, produces, and licenses feature films and series, operating from Los Angeles and Toronto with a 30+ title catalog spanning multiple genres.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film and Television Production

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

International Sales & Licensing (Territory Pre-Sales) (MPADAJAC)

Keywords

• Feature film production
• Television production
• Content licensing
• Independent filmmaking
• Film distribution

Headquarters

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Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Film and Television Licensing: Revenue generated through licensing films and TV content to streaming platforms, theatrical distributors, and broadcast networks.
2. Production Services: Creating and producing original film and television content for distribution through various channels.

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Core offering

Darius Films is an independent film and television production company that develops, finances, and produces original feature films and TV series across multiple genres (comedy, drama, thriller, crime, horror, fantasy, sci-fi). The company then licenses and distributes completed productions to streaming platforms, theatrical distributors, and broadcast networks. Its catalog includes over 30 titles featuring notable talent such as Ethan Hawke, Nicolas Cage, Woody Harrelson, Kurt Russell, Susan Sarandon, and J.K. Simmons.

Product overview

Darius Films is a film and television production company with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. The company produces and distributes a diverse portfolio of feature films and television series across multiple genres including comedy, drama, thriller, crime, horror, fantasy, and sci-fi. The product portfolio consists of 32 individual film/TV production titles including notable productions such as 109 Billion Followers, Signal One, Irena's Vow, The Retirement Plan, The Baker, The Art of the Steal, Stockholm, Defendor, Benjamin, Fugget About It, and Bromates, among others. The productions span various themes from inspirational true stories (Irena's Vow) to crime comedies (The Retirement Plan, The Art of the Steal), thrillers (Man Vs., The Intruders), and animated comedy series (Fugget About It).

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Products and services

• 109 Billion Followers Feature film produced by Darius Films, directed by Ela Thier and starring Olivia Simmons, J.K. Simmons, Jake Ryan, and Nina Arianda.
• Signal One Mystery sci-fi feature film about a brilliant scientist recruited by a tech billionaire for a secret project that might change humanity's place in the universe, starring Isabelle Fuhrman, Josh Hutcherson, David Thewlis, and Dennis Quaid.
• Irena's Vow Inspirational feature film based on the true story of Irena Gut, a young Polish woman who sheltered 12 Jewish workers in a Nazi Major's home cellar during WWII. Directed by Louise Archambault; starring Sophie Nélisse and Dougray Scott.
• Warrior Strong Sports drama feature film about Bilal, a suspended Chinese pro league basketball player who returns to coach his old school team to repair his reputation.
• The Retirement Plan Crime comedy feature film about Ashley and her daughter who get caught up in a criminal enterprise and turn to her estranged father Matt for help.
• The Baker Action-comedy feature film about an elderly baker with a tortured past who journeys to the city to uncover clues about his missing son, carrying heroin in a giant loaf of bread.
• Daniel's Gotta Die Comedy feature film about billionaire Edward Powell's four adult children who must spend a weekend together at the family beach house to claim their inheritance.
• Run Robot Run! Comedy feature film about two friends whose lives are disrupted when an all-too-human robot arrives and ousts one from his job and the affections of his co-worker.
• Coopers' Christmas Comedy feature film about a dysfunctional family recording their chaotic Christmas Day in 1985.
• Down to the Dirt Drama feature film about Keith who tracks down his runaway girlfriend Natasha to Halifax and discovers truths about himself.
• Hank and Mike Fantasy comedy feature film about two Easter bunnies whose friendship suffers when the corporation owning all holidays makes serious cutbacks.
• Good Satan Drama feature film about Lucifer who, after attending a divine party, tries to earn God's respect and get back into heaven.
• Defendor Crime comedy feature film starring Woody Harrelson about a dismissed DEA agent who becomes a vigilante superhero called Defendor to fight crime.
• A Beginner's Guide to Endings Drama feature film about three brothers who, upon learning they only have days left to live, embark on a journey of self-discovery. Received a Gala Presentation at TIFF 2010.
• Surviving Crooked Lake Thriller feature film about four 14-year-old girls whose summertime canoe trip turns into a nightmare.
• Jack and Jill vs. The World Drama feature film about an advertising executive and a free-spirited artist whose opposite personalities attract them to each other.
• The Art of the Steal Crime feature film about Crunch Calhoun, a motorcycle daredevil and art thief who agrees to help his brother with one last heist. Received a Gala Presentation at TIFF 2013.
• Fugget About It Animated comedy television series about ex-New York mobster Jimmy Falcone who joins the Witness Protection Program and is relocated to Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
• Benjamin Dark comedy feature film about a family staging an intervention for their son Benjamin who has drug problems, revealing everyone has their own issues.
• The Calling Drama thriller feature film about Detective Hazel Micallef facing a serial killer driven by a higher calling in the sleepy town of Fort Dundas.
• Man Vs. Sci-fi thriller feature film following Doug Woods, host of a survival series, who heads into a remote forest alone and realizes he is not alone.
• The Intruders Horror feature film about a teenager who tries to uncover the dark secrets in her new home after her mother's death.
• The Padre Crime drama feature film about The Padre, a small-time con man on the run who is blackmailed into taking a 16-year-old girl on his journey.
• Motel Crime drama feature film about a cowardly thief who tries to solve the murder of a prostitute as compensation for his own crimes.
• Jailbait Comedy feature film about a popular high-school senior boy accused of statutory rape of a high-school sophomore girl.
• The Limb Salesman Drama sci-fi feature film about a doctor summoned to a remote outpost in a near-future world who becomes involved in an illegal regenerative procedure.
• Weirdsville Crime drama feature film about two slackers who get in over their heads trying to dump a dead girlfriend's body in a drive-in theater basement where they interrupt a satanic cult ritual.
• A Lobster Tale Drama feature film about a fisherman with a dysfunctional family who discovers moss with magical properties.
• The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico Faux documentary feature film about the rise and fall of fictional country singer Guy Terrifico, featuring legendary real-life performers. Won Best First Time Director at the Toronto Film Festival in 2005 and was named among the top 10 best Canadian films of 2005.
• Stockholm Drama feature film set in Stockholm about a bank robbery and hostage situation, starring Ethan Hawke, Noomi Rapace, and Mark Strong.
• Bromates Comedy feature film about four friends whose annual bromance trip is disrupted when they reconnect with an ex.
• Film and television content licensing to streaming platforms Licensing the company's produced feature films and television series to streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and other VOD services for global distribution.
• Theatrical distribution partnerships Working with theatrical distribution partners for cinema releases of select films produced by the company.
• Broadcast television content licensing Licensing broadcast rights of produced films and TV content to television networks and cable channels.

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Direct peers

• A24: Independent film production and distribution company known for prestige productions across multiple genres. Comparable business model of producing original content with notable talent and licensing to streaming and theatrical channels.
• STXfilms: Independent film production and distribution company producing mid-budget features across comedy, thriller, and drama genres with notable talent. Comparable production scale and direct-to-streaming licensing model.
• FilmNation Entertainment: Independent film production and international sales company with a similar business model of producing mid-budget feature films and licensing to global distributors. Operates production and international sales operations similar to Darius Films' licensing-focused approach.
• Spyglass Media Group: Independent film production and distribution company with a similar portfolio approach across multiple genres including drama, thriller, and comedy. Comparable mid-budget production model targeting streaming and theatrical channels.
• XYZ Films: Independent film production and sales company handling genre-focused features with international sales representation. Comparable mid-budget production model and licensing approach targeting global streaming and theatrical buyers.
• Millennium Media: Independent film production company producing mid-budget action, thriller, and drama features with notable cast attachments, similar to Darius Films' strategy of leveraging A-list talent in genre productions.
• Neon: Independent film production and distribution company focused on acquiring and releasing distinctive features. Comparable business model of curating content with notable talent and distributing to theatrical and streaming platforms.
• Screen Media Films: Independent film distribution and production company acquiring and releasing independent features. Comparable role as a mid-tier content supplier to streaming platforms and theatrical distributors.
• Blumhouse Productions: Independent film and television production company specializing in horror, thriller, and genre content with notable talent attachments. Comparable production model with content licensed across theatrical, broadcast, and streaming platforms.

Broad incumbents

• Lionsgate: Major independent studio with a substantial film and television production library and similar genre diversity (action, thriller, comedy). While significantly larger, it competes for the same independent production and licensing opportunities as Darius Films.

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