Pearl Street Films
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film and television production |
| Predecessor | LivePlanet |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Ben Affleck Matt Damon |
| Defunct | Template:End date and age |
| Successor | Artists Equity |
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Key people |
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| Products | Motion pictures and television series |
Pearl Street Films operated as a U.S.-based film and television production firm located within Warner Bros. Studios.
History
The company was established by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, with Jennifer Todd assuming the role of president in October 2012. By March 2018, Pearl Street Films had pledged to implement inclusion riders across all forthcoming projects, underscoring a dedicated emphasis on diversity and inclusion initiatives.
In November 2022, the company ceased operations as Affleck and Damon redirected their focus toward founding their new independent production enterprise, Artists Equity.
Film
| Year | Film | Director | Distributor | RT | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Promised Land | Gus Van Sant | Focus Features | 52% | First production release. |
| 2015 | The Leisure Class | Jason Mann | HBO Films | 0% | |
| 2016 | Manchester by the Sea | Kenneth Lonergan | Amazon Studios / Roadside Attractions | 96% | Received Best Picture nomination at the 89th Academy Awards. |
| Jason Bourne | Paul Greengrass | Universal Studios | 55% | Part of the Bourne series. | |
| Live by Night | Ben Affleck | Warner Bros. Pictures | 35% | Film adaptation of Live by Night novel. | |
| 2021 | The Last Duel | Ridley Scott | 20th Century Studios | 86% | Inspired by The Last Duel: A True Story of Trial by Combat in Medieval France. |
Television
}Accolades
Pearl Street Films has been recognized with numerous nominations and honors for its various projects.
| Year | Series | Creator(s) | Distributor | RT | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2005 2015 |
Project Greenlight | Alex Keledjian | HBO | Template:N/A | The company’s initial television production. |
| 2016 | Incorporated | David and Alex Pastor | CBS Television Distribution | 75% | Series canceled as of February 27, 2017. |
| 2019-2022 | City on a Hill | Charlie McLean | Showtime | 73% | Series concluded. |
| 2024 | We Were the Lucky Ones | Erica Lipez | Hulu |
| Year | Title | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Project Greenlight | Primetime Emmy Award | Outstanding Non-Fiction Program (Reality) | Template:Nom |
| 2004 | Outstanding Reality Program | Template:Nom | ||
| 2005 | Outstanding Reality Program | Template:Nom | ||
| 2012 | Promised Land | National Board of Review | Top Films | Template:Won |
| 2012 | Freedom of Expression Award | Template:Won | ||
| 2013 | Berlin Film Festival | Golden Bear | Template:Nom | |
| 2013 | 34th Young Artist Awards | Best Supporting Young Actress Ten and Under | Template:Nom | |
| 2013 | Environmental Media Awards | Ongoing Commitment Award | Template:Won | |
| 2013 | Feature Film Award | Template:Won | ||
| 2016 | Project Greenlight | 68th Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program | Template:Nom |
| 2016 | Jason Bourne | 22nd Critics' Choice Awards | Best Action Movie | Template:Nom |
| 2016 | Best Actor in an Action Movie | Template:Nom | ||
| 2017 | Incorporated | 43rd Saturn Awards | Best Science Fiction Television Series | Template:Nom |