FilmNation Entertainment is an independent film production and distribution company co-founded in 2008 by Glen Basner and Steven Samuels.

Initially, the company was a foreign sales firm, selling distribution right in various international markets.

[2] On November 6, 2013, FilmNation Entertainment became part of the American Film Market for the first time.

[3] In December 2014, Village Roadshow invested $18 million for 33% stake in the company to make film production a regular part of operations.

[1] With growing success, the Los Angeles Times labeled FilmNation as "the emerging Oscar powerhouse you've never heard of.