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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motion picture |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Founder | Joss Whedon Kai Cole |
| Headquarters | , |
Bellwether Pictures is an American film production studio based inLos Angeles,United States. The company was founded byscreenwriter,film director andproducerJoss Whedon and his then-wife Kai Cole as co-founder/producer.[1] Their purpose is to bring micro-budget films directly to an audience, bypassing "the classic studio structure".[2]
In 2012, Bellwether releasedMuch Ado About Nothing,[3] for whichLionsgate andRoadside Attractions handled US theatrical distribution.[4] The next production was Brin Hill'sIn Your Eyes.[5] Written by Whedon, it became the studio's first endeavor in using a method of distribution forsimultaneous release.[6]
| Year | Title | Director | Co-production company(s) | Distributor(s) | Box office | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Much Ado About Nothing | Joss Whedon | — | Lionsgate /Roadside Attractions | $5,300,644 | [7][8] |
| 2014 | In Your Eyes | Brin Hill | Night & Day Pictures | — | — | — |