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FilmNation Entertainment

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FilmNation Entertainment, LLC
FormerlyFilmNation Entertainment, LLC
FilmNation Distribution, LLC
TypeJoint venture
IndustryFilm industry, independent film production and distribution
Founded2008; 18 years ago (2008)
FounderGlen Basner
Headquarters150 West 22nd Street
9th Floor
New York City, New York, U.S.
Key people
  • Glen Basner (CEO)
Products
Services
Owner
Number of employees
40 (2017)[1]
DivisionsInfrared Pictures
Websitefilmnation.com

FilmNation Entertainment, LLC is an American entertainment company focused on film production, financing, and distribution.

History

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2008–2012: Founding

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FilmNation Entertainment is an independent film production and distribution company co-founded in 2008 by Glen Basner and Steven Samuels. Initially, the company was a foreign sales firm, selling distribution right in various international markets.[1]

2012–2018: Early growth

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In 2012, FilmNation produced its first film, Mud, which competed at the Cannes Film Festival.[2] On November 6, 2013, FilmNation Entertainment became part of the American Film Market for the first time.[3] In December 2014, Village Roadshow invested $18 million for 33% stake in the company to make film production a regular part of operations.[1] As a result, Village Roadshow distributes all FilmNation films in Australia via their Roadshow Entertainment banner, regardless of the major studio involved. With growing success, the Los Angeles Times labeled FilmNation as "the emerging Oscar powerhouse you've never heard of."[1]

2018–present: Expansion

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In April 2018, FilmNation agreed to a $120 million revolving multi-bank credit facility with Bank of America Merrill Lynch and co-led by MUFG Union Bank.[4] The funds would be used to give films larger budgets, take on additional films and enter the TV film, theater, digital and VR content markets plus other strategic investment areas.[5]

In early 2019, FilmNation and Nordic Entertainment Group formed a television joint venture based in the United Kingdom that will operate under the FilmNation name.[6] Nordic Entertainment Group will have first option on exclusive distribution rights to all of the joint venture's productions in the Nordic countries.[6] FilmNation hired Kirstie Macdonald to spearhead the London division.[7]

In September 2022, FilmNation Entertainment announced it had established its production label that would produce & finance feature films with potential turn into franchise build called Infrared Pictures as Drew Simon had served as president of production of FilmNation Entertainment's new production label Infrared Pictures whilst the new production label had appointed Sam Speiser as vice president of production at the new production unit.[8]

In November 2025, FilmNation Entertainment signed a long-term distribution deal with 101 Studios to handle international distribution sales of films distributed by 101 Studios's newly distribution division while FilmNation Entertainment would manage international sales to 101 Studios' upcoming feature films.[9]

Filmography

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2009

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2010

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2011

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2012

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2013

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2014

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2015

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2016

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2017

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2018

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2019

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2020

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2021

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2022

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2023

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2024

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2025

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2026

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Upcoming

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 Zeitchik, Steven (February 23, 2017). "FilmNation, the emerging Oscar powerhouse you've never heard of". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  2. ↑ McClintock, Pamela (May 18, 2012). "Cannes 2012: FilmNation CEO Glen Basner on 'Lawless,' 'Mud' and His Secret to Success (Q&A)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  3. ↑ McNary, Dave (November 7, 2013). "AFM: Woody Allen, Bill Condon Pics on FilmNation's Block". Variety. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  4. ↑ McNary, Dave (April 18, 2018). "Cannes: FilmNation Closes $120 Million Revolving Credit Facility". Variety. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  5. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (April 18, 2018). "FilmNation Closes Deal On $120M In New Financing". Deadline. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  6. 1 2 "FilmNation, NENT Launch UK-Based TV Joint Venture". filmnation.com. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  7. ↑ Grater, Tom (September 25, 2019). "FilmNation, Nordic Entertainment Group Hire Kirstie Macdonald To Run London TV Venture". Deadline. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  8. ↑ "FilmNation Entertainment Launches Film Production Label Infrared; Drew Simon Leading As President Of Production, With Sam Speiser As VP". Deadline Hollywood. September 7, 2022.
  9. ↑ "FilmNation, 101 Studios strike international sales pact". Screen Daily. November 12, 2025.
  10. ↑ 21 & Over
  11. ↑ Room
  12. ↑ Solace
  13. ↑ Army of One
  14. ↑ Midnight Special
  15. ↑ Sing Street
  16. ↑ The Whole Truth
  17. ↑ Zero Days
  18. ↑ "HHhH". Archived from the original on July 29, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
  19. ↑ The Sense of an Ending
  20. ↑ "Weightless". Archived from the original on December 21, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
  21. ↑ Kroll, Justin (October 31, 2025). "Daisy Edgar-Jones And Emilia Jones To Star In 'Bad Bridgets' From LuckyChap". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
  22. ↑ Grobar, Matt (October 23, 2025). "Harry Lawtey, Jodie Turner-Smith, Viola Prettejohn, Burn Gorman & Wilf Scolding Join Olivia Cooke In Chloe Okuno's Neon Horror Film 'Brides'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
  23. ↑ Kroll, Justin (October 31, 2025). "Margaret Qualley, Michael Shannon And Drew Starkey To Star In Jeff Nichols' Next Film 'King Snake' As FilmNation Launches Sales At AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
  24. ↑ Trangcay, Jazz (January 20, 2026). "'Wildwood' Sets October Release Date; Laika Partners With Fathom for Domestic Distribution and Filmnation Entertainment for International Sales". Variety. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
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