XTR (company)

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XTR
IndustryFilm industry
FounderBryn Mooser
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
,
U.S.
Area served
United States
Divisions
  • XTR Film Society
Websitextr.com

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 Ascension (2021).

History[edit]

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]

In April 2022, the company's first television series They Call Me Magic was released on Apple TV+.[5]

Filmography[edit]

2020s[edit]

Release Date Title Notes
July 8, 2020 Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado distributed by Netflix
July 10, 2020 Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets distributed by Utopia[6]
July 31, 2020 The Fight distributed by Magnolia Pictures[7]
August 28, 2020 You Cannot Kill David Arquette distributed by Super LTD[8]
August 28, 2020 Feels Good Man distributed by Independent Lens[9]
December 4, 2020 76 Days distributed by MTV Documentary Films[10]
March 26, 2021 Miracle Fishing: Kidnapped Abroad distributed by Discovery+ and Gravitas Ventures[11]
May 14, 2021 Us Kids distributed by Greenwich Entertainment[12]
June 25, 2021 Rebel Hearts distributed by Discovery+[13]
July 2, 2021 Kid Candidate distributed by Gunpowder & Sky[14]
July 23, 2021 Ailey distributed by Neon[15]
August 6, 2021 Bring Your Own Brigade distributed by CBSN[16]
August 12, 2021 Homeroom distributed by Hulu[17]
September 3, 2021 Faya Dayi distributed by Janus Films[18]
October 8, 2021 Ascension distributed by MTV Documentary Films[19]
October 22, 2021 At the Ready distributed by Gravitas Ventures[20]
December 3, 2021 Try Harder distributed by Greenwich Entertainment[21]

Upcoming[edit]

Release Date Title Notes
August 19, 2022 The Territory distributed by National Geographic Documentary Films[22]
TBA United States vs. Reality Winner
TBA Users
TBA Wake Up on Mars
TBA Faceless
TBA Free Chol Soo Lee distributed by Mubi[23]
TBA Meet Me in the Bathroom
TBA We Met in Virtual Reality
TBA I Didn't See You There
TBA Sirens distributed by Oscilloscope[24]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Petski, Denise (September 12, 2019). "RYOT Co-Founder Bryn Mooser Launches Nonfiction Film & Television Studio XTR". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  2. ^ Spangler, Todd (September 12, 2019). "RYOT Co-Founder Bryn Mooser Launches Documentary Studio Startup XTR". Variety. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  3. ^ Galuppo, Mia (January 21, 2020). "Non-Fiction Studio XTR Films Announces Feature Slate, Grant Programs". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Apple announces "They Call Me Magic," the four-part real-life story of Earvin "Magic" Johnson, set to debut April 22 on Apple TV+". Apple TV+. February 4, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  6. ^ Lindahl, Chris (May 18, 2020). "Sundance Hit 'Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets' Sets Unique Summer Release Plan — Exclusive". IndieWire. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (February 4, 2021). "Greenwich Entertainment Acquires Sundance Documentary 'Us Kids'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "Kid Candidate". Gunpowder & Sky. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  15. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 31, 2021). "NEON Acquires Jamila Wignot's Documentary 'Ailey' – Sundance". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  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. ^ White, Peter (April 20, 2021). "Peter Nicks' Documentary 'Homeroom', Exec Produced By Ryan Coogler, Lands At Hulu". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  18. ^ 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.
  19. ^ Lang, Brent (August 12, 2021). "MTV Documentary Films Buys 'Ascension,' Plans Awards Push (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  20. ^ 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.
  21. ^ 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.
  22. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 23, 2022). "National Geographic Docu Films Acquires Sundance Film 'The Territory'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  23. ^ Graham-Phillips, Wyatte (January 29, 2022). "MUBI Acquires Sundance Doc 'Free Chol Soo Lee,' U.S. Theatrical Release Set for 2022 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  24. ^ White, Peter (April 22, 2022). "'Sirens': Oscilloscope Lands North American Rights To Wild Rock Doc About Female Beirut Thrash Metal Band". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2022.

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