Receivership proceedings against veteran independent producer-distributor Wild Bunch France have been opened by Paris’ Commercial Court (Le Tribunal des Activités Économiques de Paris) on January 30 for a six-month observation period after the company has defaulted on payments since mid-December of 2025.
The proceedings affect Wild Bunch’s French activities, encompassing film production and distribution, and series divisions.
It does not apply to Wild Bunch’s activities abroad, particularly in Germany, Italy and Spain, and also does not apply to sales company Elle Driver that is under the Wild Bunch France banner.
The receivership means Wild Bunch France has six months to prove it has a viable business model and fruitful…