Bellwether Pictures
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film production |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Founder | Joss Whedon, Kai Cole |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
| Products | Micro-budget movies |
Bellwether Pictures is a film production company located in Los Angeles, United States. Established in 2011 by screenwriter, director, and producer Joss Whedon alongside co-founder and producer Kai Cole, the studio specializes in creating micro-budget movies that avoid conventional studio channels, aiming to connect directly with viewers.
History
Bellwether debuted in 2012 with the release of Much Ado About Nothing, which was distributed theatrically across the United States through partnerships with Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions. Their subsequent film was Brin Hill's In Your Eyes, penned by Whedon. This production represented Bellwether's initial implementation of simultaneous distribution, broadening their strategy to include digital platforms.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Co-production company(s) | Distributor(s) | Box office | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Much Ado About Nothing | Joss Whedon | n/a | Lionsgate / Roadside Attractions | $5,300,644 | |
| 2014 | In Your Eyes | Brin Hill | Night & Day Pictures | n/a | n/a | n/a |