30West (stylized in all caps) is an American independent film production, distribution company and sales agency founded in 2017, by Dan Friedkin and Micah Green.

30West
IndustryFilm industry
Founded2017; 7 years ago (2017)
Founder
Headquarters,
U.S.
Area served
United States
SubsidiariesNeon
Website30west.com

The company is most known for co-distributing, I, Tonya (2017), and producing Destroyer (2018), Ben Is Back (2018), Late Night (2019), and Triangle of Sadness (2022). They have also produced the television series Tiger King.

History

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In April 2017, it was announced Dan Friedkin and Micah Green would launch a company focusing on investing capital in independent film production.[1] In September 2017, it was announced the company would be named 30West, and would additionally handle sales on projects.[2][3]

The company co-distributed I, Tonya with Neon,[4] Colette with Bleecker Street,[5] and Beast with Roadside Attractions.[6][7] The company handled the sales for films including Assassination Nation,[8] The Souvenir,[9] and Flee.[10]

The company has invested in Neon, Altitude Film Distribution, Creature Comforts Brewing Co., and Constellation Immersive.[11][12][13]

References

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  1. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (April 21, 2017). "CAA Agent Micah Green Exiting; Forms Venture With Dan Friedkin". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  2. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (September 5, 2017). "Dan Friedkin And Micah Green Name Venture: 30WEST". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  3. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (May 13, 2018). "How 30West Is Fueling Indie Films & Progressive Media Businesses— Deadline Disruptors". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  4. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (September 11, 2017). "Neon & 30WEST Land 'I, Tonya' For $5 Million – Toronto". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  5. ^ Lang, Brent (January 21, 2018). "Sundance: 'Colette' Sells to 30West, Bleecker Street". Variety. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  6. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (September 13, 2017). "'Beast' Acquired For North America By 30WEST In Upstart's Third Major Toronto Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  7. ^ Hipes, Patrick (December 1, 2017). "Roadside Attractions Boards 30WEST's 'Beast' With Eye On Spring Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  8. ^ Marotta, Jenna (January 23, 2018). "Assassination Nation' Sells to Neon and the Russo Bros. for $10 Million-Plus — Sundance 2018". IndieWire. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  9. ^ Hipes, Patrick (December 3, 2018). "A24 Acquires Joanna Hogg's Sundance-Bound 'The Souvenir'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  10. ^ Donnelly, Matt (January 29, 2021). "Sundance Film 'Flee' Sells to Neon for Seven Figures". Variety. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  11. ^ Ritman, Alex (February 21, 2020). "30West Takes Stake in U.K. Sales, Distribution Banner Altitude". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  12. ^ Hayes, Dade (September 2, 2021). "CAA Experiential Entertainment Affiliate Constellation Immersive Gets "Significant" Investment From 30West". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  13. ^ "30West". The Friedkin Group. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
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