A-Fim Distribution was founded in 1999 by film producers San Fu Maltha and Pim Hermeling to distribute films.

The company also distributed non-Dutch films such as Alexander, Lost in Translation, The Pianist and The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

[2] In 2006, the company won Golden Calf awards for Waiter, Black Book, Night Ride and Bonkers.

[3] That same year, San Fu Maltha left A-Film.

[6][7][1] Dutch FilmWorks bought the distribution rights to company's film library on 3 November.