Marvelous Productions, Kapa Studios Form Partnership
The France-based production company and Greece's largest sound stage operator will develop projects across European and international markets.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Film — General
Marvelous Productions and Kapa Studios have formed a cross-border production partnership, to be announced Thursday at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival. The first project is 'Nana,' a period drama directed by Olivier Dahan and adapted from the Émile Zola novel.
Why it matters
The deal combines a French production label with Greek studio infrastructure as Greece promotes its production incentives. It signals growing use of Greece as a hub for European and international film and television work.
Marvelous Productions was launched in 2017 and has produced or co-produced 15 films, including the French box office hit 'Simone: Woman of the Century' in 2022. Its production partner Kapa Studios has over 50 years of industry experience and recently added two 20,000-square-foot sound stages.
The players
Marvelous Productions
A French production company launched in 2017 by Romain Le Grand and Vivien Aslanian that has produced or co-produced 15 films.
Kapa Studios
An independent Greek production company offering the largest sound stage facilities in Greece, with over 50 years of industry experience.
Olivier Dahan
A French filmmaker who directs 'Nana,' the first project of the partnership.
Arthur Cohen
A producer at Momentum Entertainment who brokered the deal and serves as executive producer on 'Nana.'
The details
'Nana' is supported by France Télévision, Canal+ and the CNC, and is co-produced and distributed by ARP in France and internationally. Arthur Cohen of Momentum Entertainment brokered the deal and serves as executive producer. Marvelous Productions and Kapa Studios are developing plans to work together on a series, with additional film and television projects potentially to follow.
Timeline
Marvelous Productions was launched in 2017 by Romain Le Grand and Vivien Aslanian.
'Simone: Woman of the Century' was a major French box office hit in 2022.
'Bernadette' was nominated for a César in 2024.
The partnership will be announced Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival.
The Thessaloniki International Film Festival runs November 5 to 15, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
Greece's 40% cash rebate for film production has positioned the country as a growing hub for international shoots, and this partnership pairs that infrastructure with French production expertise. The deal reflects a broader pattern of European production companies seeking cross-border partners to share studio capacity and reach wider markets.
The partnership's first project, 'Nana,' is co-produced and distributed by ARP in France and internationally, which will determine where audiences can see it. Future series and films from the pairing have not been scheduled or assigned release platforms.
The takeaway
Cross-border partnerships like this one show how production infrastructure and creative talent are increasingly pooled across countries. Readers following European film should watch whether 'Nana' and the planned series reach audiences beyond their home markets.
Further reading
For more on the industry's changing production landscape, see Film — General.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Variety.
