MWM (formerly known as Madison Wells Media) is an American diversified entertainment company. Founded by Gigi Pritzker and Clint Kisker in 2015, MWM produces film, television, live theater, podcasts, and interactive experiences.
History Pritzker sought to "take advantage of a landscape that was rapidly changing and valuing 'content' in new ways," to "focus on storytellers in a way content never has before." MWM intended to create films, theater productions, and VR experiences under one umbrella to "expand and grow the IP that was born in any one of those units" through cross-pollination. Named after Madison and Wells Streets in Chicago, where Pritzker's great-grandfather sold newspapers when he was 12, MWM launched in November 2015.
At the time of its founding, MWM operated under the banners of OddLot Entertainment (film and television), Reality One (interactive), and Relevant Live (theater). In 2017, to streamline its operations and increase flexibility across its multiple platforms, the divisions were brought together, and Reality One and Relevant Live were rebranded respectively as MWM Interactive and MWM Live. In November 2017, Oddlot was renamed MWM Studios. MWM Universe, an IP-focused division of MWM that acquires and develops properties across media including film, TV, gaming, comics and books, was established in 2018 when they partnered with Chicago-based artist Hebru Brantley and his Angry Hero Productions to create fully immersive storyworlds.
MWM Studios MWM Studios, a division of MWM, teams with storytellers to produce feature films and television programming and develops, finances and arranges global distribution for its original content. The studio, led by Rachel Shane, CCO, and COO Adrian Alperovich, has produced films such as the Golden Globe and Academy Award-nominated Hell or High Water and the Emmy Award-winning television series Genius. Its adaptation of Jonathan Lethem's Motherless Brooklyn (written by, directed, and starring Edward Norton) was released in November, 2019.
Filmography
Motherless Brooklyn 21 Bridges My Spy Hell or High Water Drive Genius: Picasso Landline Genius: Einstein Ender's Game Rosewater Rabbit Hole The Way, Way Back Genius: Aretha The Eyes of Tammy Faye Prime Minister Nonnas Miss You, Love You
MWM Universe Established in 2018, the IP-focused division of the company, MWM Universe, acquires IP and builds out franchisable story worlds, acts as a strategic partner to MWM investment companies including Wonderstorm.
Projects Voyage To The Stars The Dragon Prince Nevermore Park
MWM Interactive The interactive division, previously known as MWM Immersive, created and published video games and produces virtual reality experiences. MWM announced its expansion into video game publishing on September 4, 2019 and closed its doors on June 28, 2022.
VR Projects
War Remains Chained: A Victorian Nightmare Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son SoKrispy Daydreams
Game Titles Creature in the Well
Mundaun
MWM Live MWM Live is the live global entertainment division of MWM. It is led by executive producer Jamie Forshaw, formerly the VP of Production for Andrew Lloyd Weber's Really Useful Group. MWM Live has developed and produced projects such as the Broadway musical, Hadestown, and Million Dollar Quartet, which inspired the CMT series Sun Records.
Plays and musicals Hadestown The Inheritance Million Dollar Quartet Company (2021 revival) Red Roses, Green Gold Snapshots
Selected awards and nominations Academy Awards Title and year Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Hell or High Water 2017 Best Picture and Julie Yorn Best Supporting Actor Best Original Screenplay Best Film Editing Drive 2012 Best Sound Editing Lon Bender and Victor Ray Ennis Rabbit Hole 2010 Best ActressNicole Kidman
British Academy Film Awards Title and year Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Hell or High Water 2017 Best Actor in a Supporting Role Jeff Bridges Best Original Screenplay Taylor Sheridan Best Cinematography Drive 2012 Best Film Drive British Academy Film Awards Best Director Nicolas Winding Refn Best Supporting Actress Carey Mulligan Best Editing Matthew Newman
Emmy Awards Title and year Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Genius 2018 Outstanding Limited Series Genius: Picasso Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Antonio Banderas Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or Movie Mathias Herndl (for "Chapter One") Genius 2017 Outstanding Limited Series Genius: Picasso Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Geoffrey Rush Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special Ron Howard
Golden Globe Awards Title and year Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Motherless Brooklyn 2019 Best Soundtrack for a Motion Picture n/a Genius: Picasso 2018Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for TelevisionAntonio BanderasGenius: Picasso 2017Best Actor Miniseries or Television FilmGeoffrey RushHell or High Water2016Best ScreenplayTaylor SheridanDrive 2012Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture Albert BrooksBest DirectorNicolas Winding RefnBest Adapted ScreenplayHossein AminiBest Cinematography Newton Thomas SigelBest Original Score Cliff Martinez
References
External links Madison Wells Media official site