Orange Studio is the audiovisual production and investment division of the French telecommunications group Orange S.A. Based in Paris, France, the unit specialises in developing, financing and supporting long feature films and television series across France and Europe. It was founded in 2007 under the name Studio 37 and took on the Orange brand in 2013 as part of a company-wide alignment.

Overview and role

Operating within a major telecom and media group, Orange Studio acts as a private investor and production partner rather than a single-purpose studio complex. Its activity spans early script development, co‑production agreements, selective financing, and strategic support for distribution and promotion. The unit seeks projects that can reach audiences through theatrical release, festivals, broadcast and digital platforms, and works with both established filmmakers and emerging talent.

Key activities

  • Development and financing: helping bring scripts to production through investment and co‑production arrangements.
  • Production partnerships: collaborating with independent production companies and creative teams.
  • Distribution support: facilitating festival submissions, broadcast windows and platform exposure.
  • Cross‑platform integration: coordinating content opportunities across Orange's telecommunications and media services.

By combining financial resources with marketing and platform reach, Orange Studio seeks to increase the visibility and commercial prospects of European audiovisual productions. The division is careful to position itself as a partner that complements public funding bodies, private producers and traditional distributors.

Examples of its work typically include co‑producing feature films and producing select television series, often aiming for projects that have artistic merit and potential for international sales. It has participated in titles that premiere at festivals and later secure theatrical or streaming distribution, demonstrating a hybrid approach between cultural support and commercial strategy.

Because it belongs to a large corporate group, Orange Studio also exemplifies a broader industry trend: telecommunications and technology companies investing in original content to enhance service offerings and consumer engagement. This situates the unit at the intersection of media financing, cultural policy and platform-driven distribution models, making it a notable player in the contemporary European film and TV ecosystem. Additional information about its activities and recent projects can be found through industry announcements and the company's press materials, including references to work on movies and series.