A24
A24 is an American independent entertainment company based in New York City that produces and distributes film and television content.
A24 is an American independent entertainment company based in New York City that produces and distributes film and television content. Founded in 2012, it is known for art-house, genre, and other distinctive films that have attracted strong critical attention and cult followings.
History
A24 was founded in 2012 and initially focused on film distribution before moving into film and television production. Sources describe the company’s name as inspired by the Italian Autostrada A24 highway.
Filmography
A24 has produced or distributed a wide range of films, including Moonlight, The Lobster, The Witch, Hereditary, Lady Bird, Eighth Grade, Uncut Gems, Minari, The Green Knight, and Everything Everywhere All at Once.
Business profile
The company is generally characterized as an independent studio with a reputation for supporting unconventional and auteur-driven projects. It also operates in television, publishing, retail, podcasts, and other media-related ventures.
Reception and impact
A24 has become one of the most prominent names in contemporary independent cinema, with strong critical recognition and multiple Academy Award wins and nominations.
Key facts
- A24 is an American independent entertainment company founded in 2012 by Daniel Katz, David Fenkel, and John Hodges.
- The company produces and distributes film and television content, starting with distribution before expanding into production.
- Notable films include Moonlight, Lady Bird, Hereditary, Uncut Gems, and Everything Everywhere All at Once.
- A24 is based in New York City and is known for art-house, unconventional, and cult-favourite films.
- The company has received strong critical recognition and multiple Academy Award wins and nominations.
A24 films are widely available to Canadian audiences through theatres, digital storefronts, and licensed streaming platforms, although availability varies by title and distributor.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A24Supports: General description of A24 as an American independent entertainment company; film and television production and distribution; annual output; examples of titles.
- Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/topic/A24Supports: Founded in 2012 by Daniel Katz, David Fenkel, and John Hodges; independent film and television production and distribution company based in New York City.
- Observer — https://observer.com/2025/09/a24-studio-founder-media-strategy/Supports: Founded in 2012; name origin from the A24 highway; broader business expansion.
- Evening Standard — https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/who-is-a24-the-indie-studio-everything-everywhere-all-at-once-100m-michelle-yeoh-b1016004.htmlSupports: Origins as a film distribution company; examples of films; reporting on highest-grossing title at the time.
- Mapping Contemporary Cinema, Queen Mary University of London — https://mcc.sllf.qmul.ac.uk/?p=2175Supports: Independent film company founded in 2012; discussion of A24's highest-grossing film at the time.
- The Conversation — https://theconversation.com/a24-is-a-billion-dollar-brand-parading-as-cinemas-indie-darling-heres-how-it-pulls-it-off-280731Supports: Founded in 2012; Autostrada A24 name origin; portfolio scale; independent-cinema positioning.
- The Independent — https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/a24-who-are-everything-everywhere-all-at-once-b2047436.htmlSupports: Founders; New York basis; examples of films; distribution and production profile.
- The Hollywood Reporter — https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/24-hours-inside-film-studio-a24-1236585678/Supports: Recent reporting on A24's highest-grossing film and studio profile.