Germany’s Leonine Studios is to obtain the European distributor of the 12 months award at exhibitor conference CineEurope 2025.
The prize can be offered on the CineEurope awards ceremony on June 19 in Barcelona, Spain.
Leonine Studios’s theatrical releases embody US titles by to German franchises and worldwide arthouse movies.
In 2024, Leonine co-produced and distributed Faculty Of Magical Animals 3, the highest-ranking German movie of the 12 months by admissions.
2024 marked the fifth consecutive 12 months during which a movie produced, co-produced or distributed by Leonine had topped the nationwide field workplace amongst German titles.
Its different releases final 12 months included The Zone Of Curiosity, Alter Weisser Mann and The Beekeeper. Leonine is a part of the Mediawan Group.
Phil Clapp, president of Worldwide Union of Cinemas (UNIC), stated: “Their continued dedication to bringing a various vary of widespread movies to audiences has performed a significant position within the well being and vibrancy of the European cinema sector. This award displays their deep-rooted dedication to theatrical distribution and the worth of sturdy partnerships with exhibitors.”
Fred Kogel, CEO of Leonine Studios, stated: “We’re enthusiastic about championing excellent storytelling – from main worldwide blockbusters to native gems. Our success is constructed on forging alliances with visionary expertise and we thank all our companions for his or her belief and for sharing our perception within the magic of cinema.”
CineEurope 2025 runs from June 16-19.
