Wavelength (company)
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Jenifer Westphal |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
Area served | United States |
| Website | wavelengthproductions |
Wavelength is an American independent film production company founded in 2015, by Jenifer Westphal. The company has produced Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018), Selah and the Spades (2019), Farewell Amor (2020), Athlete A (2020), 32 Sounds (2022), and On Swift Horses (2024).
History
[edit]In 2015, Jenifer Westphal launched the company focusing on developing, financing, and producing films.[1] Joe Plummer later joined the company and was promoted to president.[2][3]
Wavelength additionally produces branded content for various companies including Uber Eats, Under Armor, Nike, Adidas, Pepsi and more.[4][5] Wavelength offers the WAVE (Woman at the Very Edge) grant supporting women and non-binary filmmakers in production of their first short film.[6][7][8]
In November 2023, Wavelength signed a first-look deal with Macaroni Art Productions.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Lee Smith, Deborah (June 12, 2019). "Spotlight Interview: Filmmaker Jenifer Westphal, A Deep Dive into Creativity and Gumption". Ms in the Biz. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ Peterson, Karen (May 1, 2021). "SPOTLIGHT May 2021: Jenifer Westphal, Executive Producer, Founder and CEO of Wavelength Productions". Alliance of Women Film Journalists. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ Donnelly, Matt (January 13, 2021). "Wavelength, Producer Behind 'Farewell Amor' and 'Where's My Roy Cohn?,' Names Joe Plummer as President (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (May 4, 2021). "Wavelength Rebrands, Creates Separate Divisions For Film Production, Commercials Studio". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ Complex, Valerie (December 4, 2023). "Wavelength Promotes Dan Bowen To Senior VP Of Branded Division, Mike Prall To VP Of Productions, And Taps Lynsey Gray As Head Of PR". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ Obenson, Tambay (June 24, 2021). "How a Scrappy New York Studio Became a Major Platform for Filmmakers of Color". IndieWire. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ Staff, NFS (October 11, 2023). "The 5th Annual WAVE Grant Supports 'Women At The Very Edge'". No Film School. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ Day-Ramos, Dino (February 5, 2020). "Wavelength Productions Awards Inaugural Wave Grant To Eliana Pipes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (November 28, 2023). "Wavelength Strikes First-Look Deal With Macaroni Art Productions, Production Company Of Rick Gomez, Steve Zahn & Coby Toland". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 4, 2024.