XTR (company)
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Industry | Film industry |
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Founder | Bryn Mooser |
Headquarters | Los Angeles, California , U.S. |
Area served | United States |
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Website | xtr |
XTR is an American film production company founded in 2019, by Bryn Mooser. The company is best known for producing films Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado (2020), Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets (2020), The Fight, (2020), 76 Days (2020), and Ailey (2021).
History[]
In September 2019, it was announced Bryn Mooser had launched XTR a film and television production company specializing in documentaries.[1][2] Apart from financing and producing films, XTR through XTR Film Society a non-profit division of the company, that offers grants to filmmakers making documentaries with less commercial value.[3]
In October 2020, it was announced Tony Hsieh had invested $17.5 million dollars in the company, which would be used to finance and produce films, and offer grants to filmmakers.[4]
Filmography[]
2020s[]
Release Date | Title | Notes |
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July 8, 2020 | Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado | distributed by Netflix |
July 10, 2020 | Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets | distributed by Utopia[5] |
July 31, 2020 | The Fight | distributed by Magnolia Pictures[6] |
August 28, 2020 | You Cannot Kill David Arquette | distributed by Super LTD[7] |
August 28, 2020 | Feels Good Man | distributed by Independent Lens[8] |
December 4, 2020 | 76 Days | distributed by MTV Documentary Films[9] |
March 26, 2021 | Miracle Fishing: Kidnapped Abroad | distributed by Discovery+ and Gravitas Ventures[10] |
May 14, 2021 | Us Kids | distributed by Greenwich Entertainment[11] |
June 25, 2021 | Rebel Hearts | distributed by Discovery+[12] |
July 2, 2021 | Kid Candidate | distributed by Gunpowder & Sky[13] |
July 23, 2021 | Ailey | distributed by Neon[14] |
August 6, 2021 | Bring Your Own Brigade | distributed by CBSN[15] |
August 12, 2021 | Homeroom | distributed by Hulu[16] |
September 3, 2021 | Faya Dayi | distributed by Janus Films[17] |
October 8, 2021 | Ascension | distributed by MTV Documentary Films[18] |
Upcoming[]
Release Date | Title | Notes |
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October 22, 2021 | At the Ready | distributed by Gravitas Ventures[19] |
December 3, 2021 | Try Harder | distributed by Greenwich Entertainment[20] |
TBA | United States vs. Reality Winner | |
TBA | Users | |
TBA | Wake Up on Mars | |
TBA | Faceless |
References[]
- ^ Petski, Denise (September 12, 2019). "RYOT Co-Founder Bryn Mooser Launches Nonfiction Film & Television Studio XTR". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ Spangler, Todd (September 12, 2019). "RYOT Co-Founder Bryn Mooser Launches Documentary Studio Startup XTR". Variety. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (January 21, 2020). "Non-Fiction Studio XTR Films Announces Feature Slate, Grant Programs". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ White, Peter (October 7, 2020). "Non-Fiction Studio XTR Secures $17.5M Investment From Ex-Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh To Bolster Doc Plans". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ Lindahl, Chris (May 18, 2020). "Sundance Hit 'Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets' Sets Unique Summer Release Plan — Exclusive". IndieWire. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (May 1, 2020). "Neon's Super LTD Picks Up SXSW Documentary 'You Cannot Kill David Arquette'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ "Feels Good Man to Open New Season of Independent Lens on PBS on October 19, 2020, on PBS and PBS.org". ITVS. July 17, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (October 13, 2020). "MTV Documentary Films Acquires Toronto Docu '76 Days' On COVID Outbreak In Wuhan, China". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (November 11, 2020). "'Miracle Fishing: The Kidnapping of Tom Hargrove' Doc Lands at Gravitas Ventures (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (February 4, 2021). "Greenwich Entertainment Acquires Sundance Documentary 'Us Kids'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (March 3, 2021). "'Rebel Hearts', The Sundance Documentary About 1960s Activist L.A. Nuns, Lands At Discovery+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "Kid Candidate". Gunpowder & Sky. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 31, 2021). "NEON Acquires Jamila Wignot's Documentary 'Ailey' – Sundance". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ White, Peter (April 20, 2021). "Peter Nicks' Documentary 'Homeroom', Exec Produced By Ryan Coogler, Lands At Hulu". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ Carey, Matthew (April 6, 2021). "Janus Films Takes North American Rights To 'Faya Dayi', "Gorgeously Cinematic" Doc From Director Jessica Beshir". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ Lang, Brent (August 12, 2021). "MTV Documentary Films Buys 'Ascension,' Plans Awards Push (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (August 20, 2021). "Gravitas Grabs 'At the Ready'; 'Marionette' And 'Chompy & The Girls' Land Deals – Film Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
- ^ Carey, Matthew (August 19, 2021). "Greenwich Entertainment Acquires 'Try Harder!,' Grade A Doc On High School Kids Facing College App Pressure". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
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