created as a means to support the production and distribution of cinema in the city, in 2009 the organization received fresh objectives that amplified their original mission - their role expanded to include the promotion of the development of the audiovisual industry in rio de janeiro, taking into account the economic and social impact of the industry on the city.

this means the company invested heavily in production, distribution, exhibition, infrastructure, diffusion and capacity, among other initiatives.

riofilme is known for its role in the revitalization of brazilian cinema, beginning in the early nineties until present day.

the company invested in the development, production, and release of approximately 250 feature-length films, as well as more than 100 short films.