Topic Studios
IndustryFilm industry
Founded2017
Headquarters
U.S.
Area served
United States
ParentFirst Look Media
Websitetopicstudios.com

Topic Studios is an American film production company owned by First Look Media. The company is known for producing films Leave No Trace (2018), Luce (2019), The Climb (2019), The Mauritanian (2021). The company also produces television shows including Love Fraud (2020) and 100 Foot Wave (2021).

History

In June 2017, it was announced First Look Media would be launching a film and television production and distribution company Topic Studios.[1] The company's first film was Roman J. Israel, Esq. directed by Dan Gilroy, starring Denzel Washington and released in November 2017, by Columbia Pictures.[2]

In December 2020, Topic Studios signed a first look deal with The Population, a production company owned by Mynette Louie.[3] In February 2021, Studios also signed a first look deal with Loveless Media.[4]

In January 2024, Topic Studios television division shuttered as part of layoffs and restructuring.[5]

Filmography

2010s

Release Date Title Notes
November 17, 2017 Roman J. Israel, Esq. distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing
June 29, 2018 Leave No Trace distributed by Bleecker Street[6]
October 12, 2018 The Oath co-distributed with Roadside Attractions[7]
June 7, 2019 XY Chelsea distributed by Showtime[8]
August 2, 2019 Luce co-distributed with Neon[9]
October 4, 2019 Wrinkles the Clown distributed by Magnet Releasing
October 18, 2019 The Laundromat distributed by Netflix
November 15, 2019 The Report distributed by Amazon Studios[10]

2020s

Release Date Title Notes
July 8, 2020 Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado distributed by Netflix
July 31, 2020 The Fight co-distributed with Magnolia Pictures[11]
August 7, 2020 A Thousand Cuts distributed by PBS Distribution[12]
November 13, 2020 The Climb distributed by Sony Pictures Classics[13]
February 12, 2021 The Mauritanian distributed by STXfilms[14]
May 21, 2021 Dream Horse distributed by Bleecker Street[15]
August 6, 2021 Bring Your Own Brigade distributed by CBSN and Paramount Pictures[16]
September 17, 2021 The Nowhere Inn distributed by IFC Films[17]
November 5, 2021 Spencer co-distributed with Neon[18]
January 14, 2022 Italian Studies distributed by Magnolia Pictures[19]
March 4, 2022 Dear Mr. Brody distributed by Discovery+ and Greenwich Entertainment[20]
November 23, 2022 Nanny[21] distributed by Amazon Studios and Blumhouse Productions[22]
January 27, 2023 Infinity Pool distributed by Neon[23]
July 14, 2023 Theater Camp distributed by Searchlight Pictures
August 4, 2023 Shortcomings distributed by Sony Pictures Classics

Upcoming

Release Date Title Notes
October 18, 2024[24] A Real Pain distributed by Searchlight Pictures[25]
TBA Mother Mary distributed by A24

References

  1. ^ Jarvey, Natalie (June 30, 2017). "First Look Media Launches Topic.com as Visual Storytelling Destination (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  2. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (October 18, 2017). "Retrial! How Dan Gilroy & Denzel Trimmed 12 Minutes Of 'Roman J. Israel, Esq' Following Toronto Bow". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  3. ^ Day-Ramos, Dino (December 17, 2020). "Topic Studios Signs First-Look Deal With The Population". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  4. ^ Jackson, Angelique (February 23, 2021). "Topic Studios Sets First-Look Deal With Loveless (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  5. ^ Grobar, Matt (January 11, 2024). "Topic Studios Hit With 20+ Layoffs, Shuts Down TV Division". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  6. ^ Hipes, Patrick (January 27, 2018). "Debra Granik's 'Leave No Trace' Lands At Bleecker Street – Sundance". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  7. ^ Hipes, Patrick (June 13, 2018). "Ike Barinholtz's Dark Comedy 'The Oath' Lands At Roadside & Topic Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
  8. ^ Haring, Bruce (January 6, 2018). "Showtime Backs Chelsea Manning Documentary 'XY Chelsea' Across Multiple Platforms – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  9. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 30, 2019). "Julius Onah's Thriller 'Luce' Sells To NEON & Topic Studios – Sundance". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
  10. ^ Lang, Brent; Donnelly, Matt (January 28, 2019). "Sundance: Amazon Nabs Adam Driver Political Thriller 'The Report' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
  11. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 29, 2020). "Magnolia & Topic Studios Closing Seven-Figure Deal On Sundance Docu 'The Fight'; ACLU Vs. Donald Trump On Civil Liberties". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  12. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (June 11, 2020). "'A Thousand Cuts': Frontline Acquires Ramona S. Diaz's Docu About War Between Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte And Press". Deadline. Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  13. ^ Hipes, Patrick (May 24, 2019). "Sony Classics Acquires Un Certain Regard Buddy Comedy 'The Climb' – Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  14. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 3, 2020). "Jodie Foster, Tahar Rahim & Shailene Woodley Legal Thriller Stateside Rights Go To STX". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 5, 2020. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  15. ^ Lang, Brent (October 25, 2019). "Bleecker Street Buys Harvey Weinstein-Inspired Drama 'The Assistant'". Variety. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
  16. ^ Hipes, Patrick (June 30, 2021). "Vertical Acquires Indie Thriller 'Rushed'; CBSN Lands Lucy Walker's 'Bring Your Own Brigade'; 'Made In China', 'Overrun' & 'Wake Up On Mars' Deals; Nantucket's Shelly Winner; More – Film Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  17. ^ D’Alessandro, Anthony (March 1, 2021). "Annie 'St. Vincent' Clark & Carrie Brownstein Sundance Feature 'The Nowhere Inn' Picked Up By IFC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  18. ^ Mike, Fleming Jr (26 June 2020). "NEON & Topic Studios Win U.S. Rights Auction For Pablo Larrain Drama 'Spencer' With Kristen Stewart As Princess Diana". Deadline. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  19. ^ Galuppo, Mia (October 19, 2021). "Magnolia Nabs Vanessa Kirby Starrer 'Italian Studies' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  20. ^ White, Peter (October 1, 2021). "Dear Mr. Brody' Lands At Discovery+ As Part Of Latest Feature Doc Slate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  21. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (April 13, 2021). "Stay Gold Features & Topic Studios Team On Horror Film 'Nanny' From Nikyatu Jusu". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
  22. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (March 16, 2022). "Prime Video & Blumhouse Win World Rights To Sundance-Winning Horror 'Nanny' In $7M Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  23. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 23, 2021). "Alexander Skarsgard Dives Into Brandon Cronenberg's 'Infinity Pool' For Neon & Topic Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  24. ^ Grobar, Matt (2 April 2024). "Searchlight Dates Jesse Eisenberg's 'A Real Pain' For Fall". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  25. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 21, 2024). "Searchlight Lands Jesse Eisenberg-Directed Topic & Fruit Tree-Produced' A Real Pain' In First Big Sundance $10M WW Deal; 'Succession's Kieran Culkin Stars In Poland Road Trip Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 21, 2024.

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