Filmax International

Filmax International is a Spanish motion picture production company and film distributor based in Barcelona, and one of the Spain's most important 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, Sci-fi and action genres.[2]

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

History

The company originated in 1951 created by Alfredo Talarewitz, and in 1953 started working as a film distributor of Hollywood movies.[1][3] From 1955 onwards it collaborated with Spanish producer "Balcázar Producciones Cinematográficas". The Filmax trademark was acquired in 1987 by Julio Fernández.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 André Lange, Susan Newman-Baudais, European Audiovisual Observatory, Thierry Hugot, Council of Europe. Film Distribution Companies in Europe.
  2. ↑ Ernest Mathijs, Xavier Mendik. Alternative Europe: eurotrash and exploitation cinema since 1945.
  3. ↑ Rafael de España, Salvador Juan i Babot. Balcázar Producciones Cinematográficas: más allá de Esplugas City.

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