Filmax International
Founded1953; 71 years ago (1953)
FounderAlfredo Talarewitz
HeadquartersBarcelona, Spain
ServicesFilm production, film distribution
Websitewww.filmax.com

Filmax International is a Spanish motion picture production company and film distributor based in Barcelona, and one of Spain's largest integrated film and television groups.[1] It produced the REC horror series, and owns the Nirvana Films and New World Films International distributors and the Fantastic Factory label, dedicated to create fantasy films in the horror, science fiction and action genres.[2]

At different times, Filmax has entered into distribution agreements with Paramount, Lauren Films, Lakeshore, Summit, Fintage House, Nu lmage, Annapurna and Freeway.[1]

History

The company was founded in 1953 by Alfredo Talarewitz, as a distributor of Hollywood films.[1][3] From 1955 onwards, it collaborated with Spanish production company Balcázar Producciones Cinematográficas.

The Filmax trademark was acquired in 1987 by Julio Fernández.

In 2019, Filmax had distributed over 800 films.

References

  1. ^ a b c Lange, André; Newman-Baudais, Susan; Hugot, Thierry (2007). Film Distribution Companies in Europe. Council of Europe. ISBN 9789287160201. ((cite book)): |work= ignored (help)
  2. ^ Mathijs, Ernest; Mendik, Xavier (2004). Alternative Europe: eurotrash and exploitation cinema since 1945. Wallflower. p. 164. ISBN 9781903364932.[failed verification]
  3. ^ de España, Rafael; i Babot, Salvador Juan (2005). Balcázar Producciones Cinematográficas: más allá de Esplugas City (in Spanish). Barcelona University. p. 41. ISBN 8447529487. OCLC 1025231691.

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