The story
Founded by John Ledford in 2009.1
Private company
Section23 Films
Logo: Section23 Films, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
American multimedia distributor
SXION 23 LLC, doing business as Section23 Films, is an American multimedia distributor based in Houston, Texas specializing in releasing anime and Japanese films. Established in 2009, Section23 is one of five successors to ADV Films; alongside Sentai Filmworks, Switchblade Pictures, Maiden Japan, and AEsir Holdings.2 It was founded by John Ledford.1 It is part of Sentai Holdings.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
2009Founded1
- HeadquartersHouston1
- Websitewww.section23films.com
- Legal formlimited liability company1
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SXION 23 LLC, doing business as Section23 Films, is an American multimedia distributor based in Houston, Texas specializing in releasing anime and Japanese films. Established in 2009, Section23 is one of five successors to ADV Films; alongside Sentai Filmworks, Switchblade Pictures, Maiden Japan, and AEsir Holdings.2
Leadership
Who has led Section23 Films, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderJohn Ledford1
Products and brands
- television program
Listed on Wikidata.1
Subsidiaries and ownership
Parent company
- Sentai Holdings
From Wikidata.1
Timeline
- 2009Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.section23films.com1
- WikipediaSection23 Films
- WikidataQ12970812
Sources
The numbers on this page point here. Each one links to the record it came from.
- 1WikidataSection23 Films on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaSection23 Films on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsSection23 Films logo by Section23 Films, Public domain