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XTR
IndustryFilm industry
Founded2019
FounderBryn Mooser
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
,
U.S.
Area served
United States
Divisions
  • XTR Film Society
Websitextr.com

XTR is an American independent film production company founded in 2019 by Bryn Mooser. The company is best known for producing the films Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado (2020), Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets (2020), The Fight (2020), 76 Days (2020), and Ascension (2021).

History

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In September 2019, it was announced that Bryn Mooser had launched XTR, a film and television production company specializing in documentaries.[1][2] Through XTR Film Society, a non-profit division of the company, XTR offers grants to filmmakers making documentaries with less commercial value.[3]

In October 2020, it was announced that Tony Hsieh had invested $17.5 million dollars in the company, which would be used to finance and produce films, and offer grants to filmmakers.[4]

Documentary+, XTR's free streaming platform for nonfiction film and TV, was launched in January 2021.[5][6]

In October 2022, XTR Studios opened a 35,000-square-foot production facility and headquarters in Echo Park.[5]

In January 2024, XTR launched a branded-content division led by Kelly Spencer.[7]

XTR has produced the television series They Call Me Magic for Apple TV+,[8] Sasha Reid and the Midnight Order for Freeform,[9][10] and Trophy Wife: Murder on Safari for Hulu.[11]

Filmography

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2020s

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Release date Title Notes
July 8, 2020Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercadodistributed by Netflix
July 10, 2020Bloody Nose, Empty Pocketsdistributed by Utopia[12]
July 31, 2020The Fightdistributed by Magnolia Pictures[13]
August 28, 2020You Cannot Kill David Arquettedistributed by Super LTD[14]
August 28, 2020Feels Good Mandistributed by Independent Lens[15]
December 4, 202076 Daysdistributed by MTV Documentary Films[16]
March 26, 2021Miracle Fishing: Kidnapped Abroaddistributed by Discovery+ and Gravitas Ventures[17]
May 14, 2021Us Kidsdistributed by Greenwich Entertainment[18]
June 25, 2021Rebel Heartsdistributed by Discovery+[19]
July 2, 2021Kid Candidatedistributed by Gunpowder & Sky[20]
July 23, 2021Aileydistributed by Neon[21]
August 6, 2021Bring Your Own Brigadedistributed by CBSN[22]
August 12, 2021Homeroomdistributed by Hulu[23]
September 3, 2021Faya Dayidistributed by Janus Films[24]
October 8, 2021Ascensiondistributed by MTV Documentary Films[25]
October 22, 2021At the Readydistributed by Gravitas Ventures[26]
December 3, 2021Try Harderdistributed by Greenwich Entertainment[27]
July 27, 2022We Met in Virtual Realitydistributed by HBO Documentary Films[28]
August 12, 2022Free Chol Soo Leedistributed by Mubi[29]
August 19, 2022The Territorydistributed by National Geographic Documentary Films[30]
September 30, 2022Sirensdistributed by Oscilloscope[31]
November 4, 2022Meet Me in the Bathroomdistributed by Utopia and Showtime[32]
January 9, 2023I Didn't See You Theredistributed by POV[33]
May 19, 2023The Thief Collectordistributed by FilmRise[34]
June 9, 2023Usersdistributed by Icarus Films[35]
July 14, 2023Lakota Nation vs. United Statesdistributed by IFC Films[36]
August 25, 2023Carpet Cowboysdistributed by MEMORY[37]
October 6, 2023Plan Cdistributed by Level 33 Entertainment[38]
October 11, 2023Reality Winnerdistributed by Codebreaker Films[39]
October 20, 2023We Dare to Dreamdistributed by Violet Films[40]
October 25, 2023Periodicaldistributed by MSNBC Films[41]
March 17, 2024Butterfly in the Skydistributed by AMC Theatres[42]
May 10, 2024[43]Gasoline Rainbowdistributed by Mubi[44]
August 14, 2024Daughtersdistributed by Netflix[45]

Upcoming

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Release date Title Notes
TBAWake Up on Mars
TBAFaceless

References

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  1. ↑ Petski, Denise (September 12, 2019). "RYOT Co-Founder Bryn Mooser Launches Nonfiction Film & Television Studio XTR". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  2. ↑ Spangler, Todd (September 12, 2019). "RYOT Co-Founder Bryn Mooser Launches Documentary Studio Startup XTR". Variety. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  3. ↑ Galuppo, Mia (January 21, 2020). "Non-Fiction Studio XTR Films Announces Feature Slate, Grant Programs". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  4. ↑ White, Peter (October 7, 2020). "Non-Fiction Studio XTR Secures $17.5M Investment From Ex-Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh To Bolster Doc Plans". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  5. 1 2 Evan Nicole Brown (October 2, 2022). "XTR Studios Opens 35,000-Square-Foot Hub for Documentary Production in Echo Park". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  6. ↑ Brian Welk (January 28, 2021). "Documentary+ Streaming Service Launched by Nonfiction Studio XTR". The Wrap. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  7. ↑ White, Peter (January 17, 2024). "XTR Launches Branded Content Division Led By Kelly Spencer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Apple announces "They Call Me Magic," the four-part real-life story of Earvin "Magic" Johnson, set to debut April 22 on Apple TV+". Apple TV+. February 4, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  9. ↑ Seitz, Loree (May 31, 2024). "Freeform's 'Sasha Reid & The Midnight Order' Introduces Female Team of Serial Killer Investigators". The Wrap. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  10. ↑ Bell, BreAnna (September 27, 2023). "Freeform Adds 'Chrissy & Dave Dine Out,' 'Royal Rules of Ohio' and 'Sasha Reid and The Midnight Order' to Unscripted Slate". Variety. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  11. ↑ Paul, Larisha (July 16, 2025). "Convicted Killer Phones in From Prison in "Trophy Wife: Murder on Safari" Docuseries Trailer". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  12. ↑ Lindahl, Chris (May 18, 2020). "Sundance Hit 'Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets' Sets Unique Summer Release Plan — Exclusive". IndieWire. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  13. ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 29, 2020). "Magnolia & Topic Studios Closing Seven-Figure Deal On Sundance Docu 'The Fight'; ACLU Vs. Donald Trump On Civil Liberties". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  14. ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (May 1, 2020). "Neon's Super LTD Picks Up SXSW Documentary 'You Cannot Kill David Arquette'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  15. ↑ "Feels Good Man to Open New Season of Independent Lens on PBS on October 19, 2020, on PBS and PBS.org". ITVS. July 17, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2021.[dead link]
  16. ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (October 13, 2020). "MTV Documentary Films Acquires Toronto Docu '76 Days' On COVID Outbreak In Wuhan, China". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  17. ↑ Vlessing, Etan (November 11, 2020). "'Miracle Fishing: The Kidnapping of Tom Hargrove' Doc Lands at Gravitas Ventures (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  18. ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (February 4, 2021). "Greenwich Entertainment Acquires Sundance Documentary 'Us Kids'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  19. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (March 3, 2021). "'Rebel Hearts', The Sundance Documentary About 1960s Activist L.A. Nuns, Lands At Discovery+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
  20. ↑ "Kid Candidate". Gunpowder & Sky. 7 July 2020. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  21. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 31, 2021). "NEON Acquires Jamila Wignot's Documentary 'Ailey' – Sundance". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  22. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (June 30, 2021). "Vertical Acquires Indie Thriller 'Rushed'; CBSN Lands Lucy Walker's 'Bring Your Own Brigade'; 'Made In China', 'Overrun' & 'Wake Up On Mars' Deals; Nantucket's Shelly Winner; More – Film Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  23. ↑ White, Peter (April 20, 2021). "Peter Nicks' Documentary 'Homeroom', Exec Produced By Ryan Coogler, Lands At Hulu". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  24. ↑ Carey, Matthew (April 6, 2021). "Janus Films Takes North American Rights To 'Faya Dayi', "Gorgeously Cinematic" Doc From Director Jessica Beshir". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  25. ↑ Lang, Brent (August 12, 2021). "MTV Documentary Films Buys 'Ascension,' Plans Awards Push (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  26. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (August 20, 2021). "Gravitas Grabs 'At the Ready'; 'Marionette' And 'Chompy & The Girls' Land Deals – Film Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  27. ↑ Carey, Matthew (August 19, 2021). "Greenwich Entertainment Acquires 'Try Harder!,' Grade A Doc On High School Kids Facing College App Pressure". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  28. ↑ Barfield, Charles (July 11, 2022). "'We Met In Virtual Reality' Trailer: Joe Hunting's New Doc Was Created Using Only VR". The Playlist. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  29. ↑ Graham-Phillips, Wyatte (January 29, 2022). "MUBI Acquires Sundance Doc 'Free Chol Soo Lee,' U.S. Theatrical Release Set for 2022 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  30. ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 23, 2022). "National Geographic Docu Films Acquires Sundance Film 'The Territory'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  31. ↑ White, Peter (April 22, 2022). "'Sirens': Oscilloscope Lands North American Rights To Wild Rock Doc About Female Beirut Thrash Metal Band". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  32. ↑ Lang, Brent (August 10, 2022). "Utopia and Showtime Buy Early Millennium Rock Documentary 'Meet Me in the Bathroom' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  33. ↑ "I Didn't See You There". PBS. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  34. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (March 22, 2023). "Art Heist Documentary 'The Thief Collector' Acquired for North America by FilmRise (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  35. ↑ "Users". Icarus Films. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  36. ↑ Lang, Brent (November 1, 2022). "IFC Films Buys Documentary 'Lakota Nation vs. United States' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
  37. ↑ Billington, Alex (August 2, 2023). "Carpet Cowboys' Doc Trailer About USA's 'Carpet Capital of the World'". First Showing. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  38. ↑ Grobar, Matt (July 28, 2023). "Nicholas Cirillo, Matthew Montemaro Launch Enzo Entertainment; Level 33 Acquires Sundance-Premiering Abortion Rights Doc 'Plan C'; Freestyle Takes 'Storage Locker' Horror – Film Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  39. ↑ Carey, Matthew (September 21, 2023). "'Reality Winner' Trailer: Imprisoned NSA Whistleblower Who Became A Cause Célèbre Shares Her Story With Director Sonia Kennebeck". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  40. ↑ Morfoot, Addie (October 17, 2023). "John Legend Lends His Voice to Waad Al-Kateab's 'We Dare to Dream' as Songwriter and Producer (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  41. ↑ Carey, Matthew (March 10, 2023). "'Periodical' Trailer: SXSW Menstrual Cycle Documentary Features Naomi Watts, Gloria Steinem, Megan Rapinoe And More Tackling A Taboo Subject". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  42. ↑ Morfoot, Addie (February 28, 2024). "'Reading Rainbow' Doc 'Butterfly in the Sky' Scores U.S. Theatrical Release From AMC Theaters (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  43. ↑ Bergeson, Samantha (10 April 2024). "'Gasoline Rainbow' Trailer: 'Easy Rider' Meets Cinema Verité in Pacific Northwest Road Trip Saga". IndieWire. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  44. ↑ Grobar, Matt (August 1, 2023). "'Gasoline Rainbow' Release Set With Mubi Ahead Of Pic's Venice Debut". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  45. ↑ Fequiere, Roxanne (July 18, 2024). "Daughters Follows Girls Separated from Their Fathers by Incarceration". Netflix. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
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