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Overview
Wavelength Productions is an American film production company founded..[1] in 2015 by Jenifer Westphal[2]. The company is best known for producing films such as Athlete A [3], Knock Down the House[4] and Won’t you Be My Neighbor?[5].
In 2021, Wavelength named[6] Joe Plummer as president, overseeing operations and spearheading development, production and investment efforts across both the film division and a newly launched commercial division[7]
History
In 2023, Wavelength produced Rather, directed by Frank Marshall[8], about the life and times of iconic reporter and anchor, Dan Rather[9]. The film premiered[10] at the Tribeca Film Festival. Netflix acquired [11]the rights to the film in April 2024.
In 2022, Wavelength executive produced 32 Sounds[12], an immersive aural documentary that explores the elemental phenomenon of sound and its power to bend time, cross borders and profoundly shape our perception of the world around us. The film was directed by Sam Green [13]with music composed by JD Samson. The film won the top documentary award[14] at the 2024 Cinema Eye Honors.
In 2021, Wavelength executive produced Let Me Be Me[15], directed by Dan Crane and Katie Taber. The film[16] looks back at the journey of Kyle Westphal and his family as they learn to embrace their son’s unique capabilities and work with him on his path to becoming a professional clothing designer. The film was nominated[17] for a 2023 Outstanding Arts and Culture Emmy Award.
In 2020, Wavelength executive produced Athlete A,[18] a documentary that follows the Indianapolis Star reporters who broke the story of Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse scandal and the subsequent accusations that engulfed USA Gymnastics. The film was directed by Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk.
In 2019, Wavelength produced the film, Where’s My Roy Cohn[19], directed by Matt Tyranauer. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and earned $721,161 at the Box Office.
Wavelength executive produced the 2019 documentary, Knock Down the House[20], about the 2018 congressional primary campaigns of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Amy Vilela, Cori Bush, and Paula Jean Swearengin. The film was directed by Rachel Lears and premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival to critical acclaim. It won the U.S. Documentary Audience Award and Festival Favorite Award at the festival. Netflix acquired distribution rights to the film for $10 million, a record number[21]
Braodway
In 2024, Wavelength produced the musical revival of The Outsiders which premiered on April 10, 2024[22]. The company also produced[23] the Broadway return of The Who's Tommy musical , which premiered on March 28, 2024.
The WAVE Grant
In 2019, Wavelength Productions launched the WAVE[24] (Women at the Very Edge) Grant dedicated to supporting first time female filmmakers of color who are making their first narrative or documentary film.
Filmography
Feature Films
Year | Title |
2023 | Rather |
2022 | 32 Sounds |
2022 | Chop and Steele |
2022 | The Cave of Adullam |
2022 | Viva Maestro |
2022 | Aisha |
2021 | Let Me Be Me |
2021 | Bitterbrush |
2021 | Art and Krimes by Krimes |
2021 | Mayor Pete |
2021 | Cusp |
2021 | The Blazing World |
2021 | Night Comes On |
2020 | Feels Good Man |
2020 | Softie |
2020 | Athlete A |
2020 | Socks on Fire |
2020 | Spaceship Earth |
2020 | Farewell Amor |
2020 | So Late So Soon |
2019 | Maybe Next Year |
2019 | Knock Down The House |
2019 | One Child Nation |
2019 | Selah and The Spades |
2019 | Colewell |
2019 | The Infiltrators |
2019 | Where’s My Roy Cohn |
2018 | Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood |
2018 | Won’t You Be My Neighbor |
2018 | This is Home |
2018 | Inventing Tomorrow |
2018 | Afghan Cycles |
2018 | 93 Queen |
2018 | The Feeling of Being Watched |
2015 | Sembene |
2015 | The Uncondemned |
2015 | A Rising Tide |
References
- ^ Obenson, Tambay (2021-06-24). "How a Scrappy New York Studio Became a Major Platform for Filmmakers of Color". IndieWire. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "Jenifer Westphal". SXSW 2024 Schedule. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ Gleiberman, Owen (2020-06-20). "'Athlete A' on Netflix: Film Review". Variety. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (2021-01-26). "Wavelength Boards PBS Marian Anderson Doc (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ "Jenifer Westphal". SXSW 2024 Schedule. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ Donnelly, Matt (2021-01-13). "Wavelength, Producer Behind 'Farewell Amor' and 'Where's My Roy Cohn?,' Names Joe Plummer as President (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (2021-05-04). "Wavelength Rebrands, Creates Separate Divisions For Film Production, Commercials Studio". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "Netflix Sets Frank Marshall-Directed Documentary 'Rather,' About the Career of TV News Icon Dan Rather, for Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)". ca.news.yahoo.com. 2024-04-12. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ "Dan Rather looks back on his 70-year career: 'I didn't leave anything on the table'". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ Lewis, Hilary (2023-04-18). "Tribeca Festival: Stan Lee, Dan Rather, Gloria Gaynor Documentaries; David Duchovny-Directed Film Among 2023 Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (2024-04-12). "Netflix Sets Frank Marshall-Directed Documentary 'Rather,' About the Career of TV News Icon Dan Rather, for April Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
- ^ Giardina, Carolyn (2023-11-30). "Director Sam Green, Sound Designer Mark Mangini on the Power of Immersive Doc '32 Sounds'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Tangcay, Jazz (2024-01-12). "'32 Sounds' Filmmaker Sam Green on Why He Wants Audiences to Wear Headphones: 'It's the Best Possible Sound Experience'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ Pond, Steve (2024-01-13). "'32 Sounds' Wins Cinema Eye Honors Award as Top Documentary". TheWrap. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Carey, Matthew (2022-07-06). "'Let Me Be Me' Shows Kyle Westphal's Journey From Isolated Autistic Youth To Fashion Designer: "A Very Robust And Beautiful Story"". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ jburkepmc (2022-07-21). "Kyle Westphal Talks About His Autism Journey in the Documentary "Let Me Be Me"". Golden Globes. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ "News 2023 Nominees (Documentaries) - The Emmys". theemmys.tv. 2023-07-26. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ Kim, Kristen Yoonsoo (2020-06-24). "'Athlete A' Review: A Web of Abuse and Cover-Ups Come to Light". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ Schager, Nick (2019-09-04). "Film Review: 'Where's My Roy Cohn?'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ "'Chippendales' Docu Up Next For 'Knock Down The House' Producer And David Permut". Yahoo Entertainment. 2019-02-11. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ Jr, Mike Fleming (2019-02-06). "Sundance Festival Favorite 'Knock Down The House' Sold For Record $10 Million; Why This Golden Age For Docus?". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Horton, Adrian (2024-04-12). "The Outsiders review – '60s-set classic makes for a solid, if unspectacular, Broadway musical". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "Wavelength Promotes Dan Bowen To Senior VP Of Branded Division, Mike Prall To VP Of Productions, And Taps Lynsey Gray As Head Of PR". uk.movies.yahoo.com. 2023-12-04. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (2019-10-31). "Wavelength Productions Launches WAVE Grant To Support Female Filmmakers Of Color". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
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