Pearl Street Films
Private
FounderBen Affleck
Matt Damon
PredecessorLivePlanet
Founded2012 (age 14)
Defunct2022 (age 4)
SuccessorArtists Equity
Hq location cityWarner Bros. Studios, Burbank, California, United States
Key people
IndustryFilm and television production
ProductsMotion pictures and television series

Pearl Street Films was an American film and television production company based at Warner Bros. Studios.[1]

History

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon established the company,[2] and Jennifer Todd became a president in October 2012.[3]

In March 2018, the company announced that it would adopt inclusion riders for all future projects.[4][2]

The company was dissolved in November 2022 as Affleck and Damon focused on founding their independent production company, Artists Equity.[5]

Filmography

Film

YearFilmDirectorDistributorRTNotes
2012Promised LandGus Van SantFocus Features52%[6]First film produced.
2015The Leisure ClassJason MannHBO Films0%[7]
2016Manchester by the SeaKenneth LonerganAmazon Studios / Roadside Attractions96%[8]Nominated for Best Picture.
Jason BournePaul GreengrassUniversal Studios55%[9]Installment of the Bourne film series.
Live by NightBen AffleckWarner Bros. Pictures35%[10]Based on the novel of the same name.
2021The Last DuelRidley Scott20th Century Studios86%[11]Based on the novel of the same name.

Television

YearSeriesCreator(s)DistributorRTNotes
2001–2005
2015		Project GreenlightAlex KeledjianHBOFirst produced television series.
2016IncorporatedDavid and Alex PastorCBS Television Distribution75%[12]Canceled on February 27, 2017.
2019-2022City on a HillCharlie McLeanShowtime73%[13]Ended
2024We Were the Lucky OnesErica LipezHulu

Accolades

See also: List of accolades received by Manchester by the Sea (film)

Pearl Street Films has received numerous nominations and awards for their productions.

YearTitleAwardCategoryResultRef(s)
2002Project GreenlightPrimetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Non-Fiction Program (Reality)rowspan="3" style="text-align:center";|[14]
2004Outstanding Reality Program
2005
2012Promised LandNational Board of ReviewTop Filmsrowspan="6" style="text-align:center";|
Freedom of Expression Award
2013Berlin Film FestivalGolden Bear
Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actress Ten and Under
Environmental Media AwardsOngoing Commitment Award
Feature Film Award
2016Project GreenlightPrimetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Unstructured Reality Programstyle="text-align:center";|[14]
Jason BourneCritics' Choice AwardsBest Action Movierowspan="2" style="text-align:center";|[15]
Best Actor in an Action Movie
2017IncorporatedSaturn AwardsBest Science Fiction Television Seriesstyle="text-align:center";|[16]

References

  1. ^ Galuppo, Mia (May 22, 2018). "Jennifer Todd Signs First-Look Deal With Amblin Partners". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  2. ^ Buell, Spencer (March 13, 2018). "Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's Production Company Will Adopt "Inclusion Riders"". Boston. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  3. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 22, 2018). "Jennifer Todd Inks Exclusive First-Look Deal With Amblin Partners". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  4. ^ Kiefer, Halle (March 12, 2018). "Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's Production Company Implements Inclusion Riders". New York. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  5. ^ Barnes, Brooks (November 20, 2022). "Ben Affleck and Matt Damon to Start Film Production Company". The New York Times. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  6. ^ "Promised Land (2013)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. 4 January 2013. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
  7. ^ "The Leisure Class (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
  8. ^ "Manchester by the Sea (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. 16 December 2016. Archived November 26, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  9. ^ "Jason Bourne (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. 29 July 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
  10. ^ "Live By Night (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. 13 January 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
  11. ^ "The Last Duel (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. 15 October 2021. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  12. ^ "Incorporated: Season 1 (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
  13. ^ "City on a Hill: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes (Fandango Media). Retrieved July 16, 2019.
  14. ^ "Project Greenlight". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  15. ^ "La La Land Leads with 12 Nominations for the 22nd Annual Critics' Choice Awards". Critics' Choice. December 1, 2016. Archived December 2, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
  16. ^ McNary, Dave (March 2, 2017). "Saturn Awards Nominations 2017: 'Rogue One,' 'Walking Dead' Lead". Variety. Retrieved March 2, 2017.