FILM service
acontra+
SVOD & TVOD service dedicated to cinema lovers
About acontra+
acontra+, is a new Spanish streaming concept that combines movie streaming and cinema tickets in a subscription. The streaming service is run by the independent Spanish distributor A Contracorriente Films. It offers a vast catalogue of national and international feature films of all genres, classics and contemporary films.
acontra+ a streaming service for audiences who want to enjoy the big screen and those who love to watch movies in theatres and at home.Challenge
A Contracorriente Films partnered with Magine Pro in 2020 to host their earlier TVOD service, Sala Virtual de Cine, on the Magine Pro platform. In 2022, A Contracorriente Films sought to launch the new acontra+ service, offering audiences a premium subscription model alongside TVOD for exclusive content releases.
The new acontra+ service was required to be available to audiences in Spain with a hybrid monetization model (SVOD & TVOD), as well as being multi-platform accessible, including web, iOS and Android apps for mobile devices and big screen viewing via Apple TV, Amazon Fire, LG and Samsung Smart TV, with content viewable offline and downloadable to devices.Solution
Result
Magine Pro provided a full end-to-end streaming service, enabling acontra+ to launch successfully to audiences across Spain. The service supports subscription and transactional monetization models with in-app purchases enhancing UX and accessibility for users.
The new acontra+ service maintains the spirit of Sala Virtual de Cine by collaborating with Spanish theatres to offer audiences a premium subscription model that includes a monthly movie ticket for all registered subscribers.
acontra+ is now available to download in Spain on multiple devices, including web, mobile and big screen. The acontra+ service offers users access to new and exclusive European and international content every week with various genres and particular emphasis on feel-good cinema.
