Ljubljana Cinematographers originated as both a film distributor and a presenter, but in the 1990s it was split into two companies, with Ljubljana Cinematographers being made responsible for film distribution only and Kolosej Cinematographers taking over the presentational of films in its network of cinemas.

Ljubljana Cinematographers mainly distributes films produced by major film studios such as Warner Brothers and New Line, but occasionally distributes independent productions. It is also responsible for the distribution of Slovene films in the territories of the former Yugoslavia. Ljubljana Cinematographers is also a partner distributor of European films through the Europa Cinemas network.

In 2003 Ljubljana Cinematographers had 21.2 per cent of the market share (630,738 spectators) in the field of film distribution in Slovenia.