A24 (Studio)

A24 is an independent production and distribution company based in Manhattan. Founded in 2012 by the elusive trio of Daniel Katz, David Fenkel and John Hodges, the banner has enjoyed one of the sharpest rises in reputation over the past decade, becoming an arthouse darling and a formidable awards season force. Hodges exited the company in 2018, while Katz and Fenkel have done almost no interviews or profiles. Beginning with moderate distribution deals at the start, the company gained recognition for releasing critically beloved films such as “Spring Breakers,” “The Bling Ring,” “The Spectacular Now,” “Ex Machina” and “Room.” In 2017, A24 successfully campaigned Barry Jenkins’ time-hopping coming-of-age drama “Moonlight” – also its first fully-financed featured -- to a best picture win at the Academy Awards. The company repeated its success in 2023 with Daniels’ multiverse-hopping family drama “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” which took home seven Oscar wins across 11 nominations. Along with best actor for Brendan Fraser in “The Whale,” A24 became the first independent studio to ever sweep the four acting categories, director and picture at the Academy Awards.

Other notable film credits over the years include “Hereditary,” “Lady Bird,” “Uncut Gems,” “The Witch” and “Midsommar.” A24 has fostered a fervent fanbase over the years, with strong brand recognition among film buffs, an in-house podcast featuring extensive conversations between filmmakers and talent, as well both a premium membership program and an online marketplace carrying merchandise for diehards. Beyond film distribution and production, A24 has also ventured into television, with “Beef,” “The Carmichael Show,” “Ramy” and “Euphoria” among its producing credits.