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Cineflix Rights
Cineflix Rights is an international scripted distributor specialising in genre television with a recognisable hook, currently building its slate around high-profile co-productions and IP-adapted drama for global buyers.
Current mandate
Cineflix Rights operates as an international rights distributor with a clear editorial thesis: recognisable genres elevated by a distinctive angle, strong underlying IP, and first-class talent both on screen and behind the camera. The company positions itself not merely as a sales agent but as an early-stage backer willing to enter projects at the co-production level, giving it deeper rights positions and greater influence over the finished product. Its territory footprint spans the UK, France, Germany, Australia, Canada, Latin America, and a broad range of European and international markets, making it a genuinely global operation for scripted content.
Recent activity reflects that co-production strategy in practice. Cineflix Rights entered the Icelandic-Finnish crime thriller "Hildur" at an early stage alongside Nelonen Media, Siminn, IPR.VC, and Sagafilm, helping the project reach a reported production budget of approximately one million euros per episode. The series, adapted from Satu Rämö's trilogy which has sold over one million copies across 22 territories, headlined the company's Mipcom scripted slate as a tentpole title. The same Mipcom lineup featured the RTÉ/BBC co-production "The Walsh Sisters" and Australian crime comedy "Sunny Nights" starring Will Forte and D'Arcy Carden. The company also recently acquired "So Long, Marianne," adding to its catalogue. Trade press indicates strong buyer interest in "Hildur" with first pre-sales expected to be announced.
Access to Cineflix Rights runs primarily through the international market circuit, with Mipcom serving as a key moment for the company to introduce new titles to buyers via pitch meetings, behind-the-scenes materials, and a dedicated marketing presence. Producers seeking distribution or co-production partnerships are best positioned approaching the company with projects that carry pre-existing IP recognition, a defined genre identity, and attachments that signal production ambition. The company tracks a substantial number of decision makers internally, suggesting an active development and acquisitions infrastructure.
Signature peaks
- ~€1M per episode Production Budget — "Hildur" Icelandic-Finnish co-production
- 1M+ copies sold Source IP Reach — Satu Rämö's "Hildur" trilogy across 22 territories
- 16+ markets Territory Footprint — UK, France, Germany, Australia, Canada and more
Mandate dimensions
- Genre focus
- Not disclosed
- Territory focus
- Not disclosed
- Budget tier (observed)
- Not disclosed
- Access pattern
- Cineflix Rights is most accessible through the international co-production and market circuit, with Mipcom serving as a primary touchpoint for new title introductions and buyer meetings. Producers with packaged projects are advised to approach through the company's tracked decision makers or via established market relationships.
- Deal structure
- Cineflix Rights operates both as an international rights distributor and as an early-stage co-production backer, entering projects alongside broadcasters and other financiers to secure distribution rights across its global territory footprint. Budget terms on distribution deals are not publicly disclosed.
Recent acquisitions
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So Long, Marianne
Market context
Cineflix Rights is betting on IP-backed, talent-driven genre television with a point of difference, using early-stage co-production investment to lock in international rights before the market.
Cineflix Rights operates as an international rights distributor with a clear editorial thesis: recognisable genres elevated by a distinctive angle, strong underlying IP, and first-class talent both on screen and behind the camera. The company positions itself not merely as a sales agent but as an early-stage backer willing to enter projects at the co-production level, giving it deeper rights positions and greater influence over the finished product. Its territory footprint spans the UK, France, Germany, Australia, Canada, Latin America, and a broad range of European and international markets, making it a genuinely global operation for scripted content.
Common questions about Cineflix Rights
Does Cineflix Rights accept unsolicited scripts?
Cineflix Rights functions primarily as an international distributor and co-production partner rather than a development company that reads unsolicited scripts. Their entry point is typically at the project level, where a package already includes IP, talent attachments, and ideally a broadcaster or production partner. Producers with a developed project that fits their genre mandate are better positioned than writers submitting a spec script cold. Engagement through the international market circuit is the most documented pathway.
What budgets does Cineflix Rights typically work at?
Based on available data, Cineflix Rights operates at a premium television level. Their co-production involvement in "Hildur" helped the project reach approximately one million euros per episode, achieved through combined backing from local broadcasters, a private venture fund, and Cineflix Rights itself. This suggests the company is comfortable with high-end scripted budgets when the IP and talent profile justify the investment. Budget terms for distribution-only deals are not publicly disclosed.
What festivals or markets does Cineflix Rights source from?
Mipcom is a confirmed and active sourcing and sales market for Cineflix Rights. The company has used it as a primary launchpad for tentpole titles, including "Hildur," which headlined their scripted slate with dedicated pitch meetings, behind-the-scenes footage, and a major marketing presence on their stand. Their international territory focus across Europe, Latin America, Australia, and Canada also suggests engagement with a broad range of regional markets and broadcaster relationships.
How do I get my script or project in front of Cineflix Rights?
The most documented access pathway is through the international co-production and market circuit, particularly Mipcom. Cineflix Rights enters projects at an early stage when the package is compelling, as demonstrated by their involvement in "Hildur" alongside broadcasters and a venture fund. Projects with recognisable IP, a clear genre identity, and first-class talent attachments align with their stated mandate. Reaching out via their tracked decision makers, of which ScriptMatch monitors 38, is the most direct route.
What genres is Cineflix Rights currently acquiring?
Cineflix Rights has a stated preference for recognisable genres with a point of difference, ideally adapted from exciting IP. Their current slate reflects this: "Hildur" is a Nordic crime thriller with emotionally resonant, human elements described as "Nordic Blue"; "The Walsh Sisters" is an RTÉ/BBC drama; and "Sunny Nights" is an Australian crime comedy. Crime, drama, and genre hybrids with a distinctive tonal angle appear to be the sweet spot. Projects that blend genre familiarity with a fresh perspective are most likely to attract interest.
Is Cineflix Rights currently active and acquiring new projects?
Yes. ScriptMatch's pipeline shows 21 total records in the past 12 months and a latest signal as recent as March 2026, indicating ongoing activity. The company acquired "So Long, Marianne" and entered "Hildur" as a co-production backer, with strong buyer interest reported and first pre-sales anticipated. While the 30-day and 90-day unique deal counts are currently at zero, the broader 12-month record count and recent signal date suggest the company remains an active player in the international scripted market.
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