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Topic Studios
American film production company

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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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 DateTitleNotes
November 17, 2017Roman J. Israel, Esq.distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing
June 29, 2018Leave No Tracedistributed by Bleecker Street6
October 12, 2018The Oathco-distributed with Roadside Attractions7
June 7, 2019XY Chelseadistributed by Showtime8
August 2, 2019Luceco-distributed with Neon9
October 4, 2019Wrinkles the Clowndistributed by Magnet Releasing
October 18, 2019The Laundromatdistributed by Netflix
November 15, 2019The Reportdistributed by Amazon Studios10

2020s

Release DateTitleNotes
July 8, 2020Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercadodistributed by Netflix
July 31, 2020The Fightco-distributed with Magnolia Pictures11
August 7, 2020A Thousand Cutsdistributed by PBS Distribution12
November 13, 2020The Climbdistributed by Sony Pictures Classics13
February 12, 2021The Mauritaniandistributed by STXfilms14
May 21, 2021Dream Horseco-distributed with Bleecker Street15
August 6, 2021Bring Your Own Brigadedistributed by CBSN and Paramount Pictures16
September 17, 2021The Nowhere Inndistributed by IFC Films17
November 5, 2021Spencerco-distributed with Neon18
January 14, 2022Italian Studiesdistributed by Magnolia Pictures19
March 4, 2022Dear Mr. Brodydistributed by Discovery+ and Greenwich Entertainment20
November 23, 2022Nanny21distributed by Amazon Studios and Blumhouse Productions22
January 27, 2023Infinity Pooldistributed by Neon23
July 14, 2023Theater Campdistributed by Searchlight Pictures
August 4, 2023Shortcomingsdistributed by Sony Pictures Classics
November 1, 20242425A Real Paindistributed by Searchlight Pictures26

Upcoming

Release DateTitleNotes
2025Mother Marydistributed by A24
2025Splitsvilleco-production with Neon
2025It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley

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. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/first-look-media-launches-topiccom-as-visual-storytelling-destination-1018077 ↩

  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. https://deadline.com/2017/10/dan-gilroy-denzel-washington-recut-roman-j-israel-esq-toronto-film-festival-twelve-minutes-shorter-colin-farrell-1202190177/ ↩

  3. Day-Ramos, Dino (December 17, 2020). "Topic Studios Signs First-Look Deal With The Population". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2021. https://deadline.com/2020/12/topic-studios-first-look-deal-the-population-nomadland-i-carry-you-with-me-swallow-1234658115/ ↩

  4. Jackson, Angelique (February 23, 2021). "Topic Studios Sets First-Look Deal With Loveless (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 1, 2021. https://variety.com/2021/film/news/topic-studios-first-look-deal-loveless-1234912965/ ↩

  5. Grobar, Matt (January 11, 2024). "Topic Studios Hit With 20+ Layoffs, Shuts Down TV Division". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 12, 2024. https://deadline.com/2024/01/topic-studios-layoffs-tv-division-1235718933/ ↩

  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. https://deadline.com/2018/01/debra-graniks-leave-no-trace-lands-at-bleecker-street-sundance-1202270748/ ↩

  7. Hipes, Patrick (June 13, 2018). "Ike Barinholtz's Dark Comedy 'The Oath' Lands At Roadside & Topic Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 13, 2018. https://deadline.com/2018/06/ike-barinholtz-the-oath-tiffany-haddish-release-date-roadside-attractions-topic-studios-1202410060/ ↩

  8. Haring, Bruce (January 6, 2018). "Showtime Backs Chelsea Manning Documentary 'XY Chelsea' Across Multiple Platforms – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 9, 2021. https://deadline.com/2018/01/showtime-backs-chelsea-manning-documentary-xy-chelsea-across-multiple-platforms-1202237000/ ↩

  9. D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 30, 2019). "Julius Onah's Thriller 'Luce' Sells To NEON & Topic Studios – Sundance". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 30, 2019. https://deadline.com/2019/01/sundance-naomi-watts-tim-roth-luce-thriller-sells-to-neon-topic-studios-1202545939/ ↩

  10. Lang, Brent; Donnelly, Matt (January 28, 2019). "Sundance: Amazon Nabs Adam Driver Political Thriller 'The Report' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 28, 2019. https://variety.com/2019/film/markets-festivals/amazon-adam-driver-the-report-1203120360/ ↩

  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. https://deadline.com/2020/01/magnolia-sundance-docu-the-fight-trump-versus-aclu-1202845499/ ↩

  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. https://deadline.com/2020/06/a-thousand-cuts-frontline-pbs-ramona-s-diaz-documentary-philippines-maria-ressa-pia-ranada-rodrigo-duterte-1202957097/ ↩

  13. Hipes, Patrick (May 24, 2019). "Sony Classics Acquires Un Certain Regard Buddy Comedy 'The Climb' – Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 16, 2020. https://deadline.com/2019/05/the-climb-movie-cycling-comedy-sony-classics-deal-cannes-1202622085/ ↩

  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. https://deadline.com/2020/08/prisoner-760-jodie-foster-shailene-woodley-acquired-by-stx-1203002497/ ↩

  15. Lang, Brent (October 25, 2019). "Bleecker Street Buys Harvey Weinstein-Inspired Drama 'The Assistant'". Variety. Retrieved October 25, 2019. https://variety.com/2019/film/news/bleecker-street-the-assistant-harvey-weinstein-1203383735/ ↩

  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. https://deadline.com/2021/06/indie-film-rushed-bring-your-own-brigde-made-in-china-overrun-wake-up-on-mars-deals-1234781621/ ↩

  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. https://deadline.com/2021/03/st-vincent-carrie-brownstein-movie-the-nowhere-inn-acquired-by-ifc-films-1234704239/ ↩

  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. https://deadline.com/2020/06/kristen-stewart-princess-diana-neon-us-rights-auction-spencer-pablo-larrain-drama-1202971170/ ↩

  19. Galuppo, Mia (October 19, 2021). "Magnolia Nabs Vanessa Kirby Starrer 'Italian Studies' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 19, 2021. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/vanessa-kirby-italian-studies-magnolia-2022-release-1235033018/ ↩

  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. https://deadline.com/2021/10/dear-mr-brody-lands-at-discovery-as-part-of-latest-feature-doc-slate-1234847623/ ↩

  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. https://deadline.com/2021/04/stay-gold-features-topic-studios-nanny-nikyatu-jusu-1234733360/ ↩

  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. https://deadline.com/2022/03/blumhouse-horror-nanny-sundance-amazon-prime-1234980018/ ↩

  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. https://deadline.com/2021/06/alexander-skarsgard-dives-into-brandon-cronenbergs-infinity-pool-for-neon-topic-studios-1234780108/ ↩

  24. Grobar, Matt (2 April 2024). "Searchlight Dates Jesse Eisenberg's 'A Real Pain' For Fall". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2 April 2024. https://deadline.com/2024/04/a-real-pain-release-date-set-searchlight-pictures-1235874116/ ↩

  25. D'Alessandro, Anthony (2 August 2024). "Marvel Studios 2026 Title Subtracted From Release Sked, Searchlight's 'A Real Pain' Shifts". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2 August 2024. https://deadline.com/2024/08/marvel-studios-movie-release-blade-date-change-1236030294/ ↩

  26. 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. https://deadline.com/2024/01/searchlight-ljesse-eisenberg-a-real-pain-first-sundance-film-festival-deal-kieran-culkin-succession-poland-road-trip-1235799531/ ↩