Topic Studios
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), and The Mauritanian (2021). The company also produces television shows including Love Fraud (2020) and 100 Foot Wave (2021).
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| Industry | Film industry |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2017 |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | United States |
| Parent | First Look Media |
| Website | topicstudios.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), and The Mauritanian (2021). The company also produces television shows including Love Fraud (2020) and 100 Foot Wave (2021).
History
[edit]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
[edit]2010s
[edit]| 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
[edit]| 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 | co-distributed with 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[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 |
| November 1, 2024[24][25] | A Real Pain | distributed by Searchlight Pictures[26] |
| July 25, 2025 | Folktales | distributed by Magnolia Pictures[27] |
| August 8, 2025 | It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley | distributed by Magnolia Pictures[28] |
| August 22, 2025 | Splitsville | distributed by Neon[29] |
Upcoming
[edit]| Release date | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | Mother Mary | distributed by A24 |
| 2026 | Wicker | distributed by Black Bear Pictures[30] |
| TBA | Scorn |
References
[edit]- ^ Jarvey, Natalie (June 30, 2017). "First Look Media Launches Topic.com as Visual Storytelling Destination (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Day-Ramos, Dino (December 17, 2020). "Topic Studios Signs First-Look Deal With The Population". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (February 23, 2021). "Topic Studios Sets First-Look Deal With Loveless (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (January 11, 2024). "Topic Studios Hit With 20+ Layoffs, Shuts Down TV Division". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (June 13, 2018). "Ike Barinholtz's Dark Comedy 'The Oath' Lands At Roadside & Topic Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
- ^ Haring, Bruce (January 6, 2018). "Showtime Backs Chelsea Manning Documentary 'XY Chelsea' Across Multiple Platforms – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 30, 2019). "Julius Onah's Thriller 'Luce' Sells To NEON & Topic Studios – Sundance". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
- ^ Lang, Brent; Donnelly, Matt (January 28, 2019). "Sundance: Amazon Nabs Adam Driver Political Thriller 'The Report' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (May 24, 2019). "Sony Classics Acquires Un Certain Regard Buddy Comedy 'The Climb' – Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Lang, Brent (October 25, 2019). "Bleecker Street Buys Harvey Weinstein-Inspired Drama 'The Assistant'". Variety. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Mike, Fleming Jr (June 26, 2020). "NEON & Topic Studios Win U.S. Rights Auction For Pablo Larrain Drama 'Spencer' With Kristen Stewart As Princess Diana". Deadline. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (October 19, 2021). "Magnolia Nabs Vanessa Kirby Starrer 'Italian Studies' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- ^ White, Peter (October 1, 2021). "Dear Mr. Brody' Lands At Discovery+ As Part Of Latest Feature Doc Slate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 2, 2024). "Searchlight Dates Jesse Eisenberg's 'A Real Pain' For Fall". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 2, 2024). "Marvel Studios 2026 Title Subtracted From Release Sked, Searchlight's 'A Real Pain' Shifts". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 29, 2025). "Magnolia Pictures Takes Sundance Documentary 'Folktales' About Arctic Norwegian Teens & Their Sled Dogs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
- ^ Carey, Matthew (June 4, 2025). "Magnolia Pictures Acquires U.S. Rights To 'It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley,' Amy Berg's Documentary On Late Ethereal-Voiced Musician". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 1, 2025). "Michael Angelo Covino's Cannes Premiere 'Splitsville' Gets Summer U.S. Release Date From NEON". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
- ^ Rubin, Rebecca (February 17, 2026). "Olivia Colman Sundance Drama 'Wicker' Sells to Black Bear". Variety. Retrieved February 17, 2026.