Dutch FilmWorks

Dutch FilmWorks
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryFilm distribution and film production
Founded1998; 26 years ago (1998)
Headquarters
Burgemeester Verderlaan 15 3544 AD, Utrecht
,
Netherlands
Area served
Benelux
OwnerStudioCanal (majority)
Websitewww.dfw.nl

Dutch FilmWorks B.V. is the film distributor and producer of the Netherlands founded in 1998,[1] based in Utrecht, the Netherlands,[1][2] focusing on Benelux rights[3] mainly to release films theatrically, on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD.[4] They are also a publisher and distributor of books and magazines.[1]

They have recently released several TV series in the CBS library on DVD, under license from CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Pictures.

In 2022, StudioCanal acquired a majority stake in Dutch FilmWorks.[5]

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  3. ^ Kemp, Stuart (2008-11-18). "Dutch Filmworks seals slew of Benelux deals". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2013-01-25. Retrieved 22 July 2010. Indie distributor Dutch Filmworks on Tuesday reported several high-profile acquisitions in the immediate aftermath of the American Film Market, snapping up Benelux rights to a slew of titles
  4. ^ Zagt, Ab (2003-12-08). "Dutch FilmWorks acquires diverse dozen". main line of business in the Netherlands is releasing films on DVD and video.: Screendaily. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
  5. ^ Keslassy, Elsa (20 June 2022). "Studiocanal Acquires Benelux Distribution Banner Dutch Filmworks". Variety. Retrieved 20 June 2022.