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).

Topic Studios

Industry	Film industry
Founded	2017
Headquarters	U.S.
Area served	United States
Parent	First Look Media
Website	topicstudios.com

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	distributed by 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	distributed by 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
November 1, 2024[24][25]	A Real Pain	distributed by Searchlight Pictures[26]

Upcoming

Release Date	Title	Notes
2025	Mother Mary	distributed by A24
2025	Splitsville	co-production with Neon
2025	It'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.
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. 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.
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.

External links

• Official website