A24

A24, the indie darling of Hollywood, was founded in 2012 by David Fenkel, Daniel Katz and John Hodges, all of whom seemed hell-bent on redefining cinema. Known for turning obscure arthouse films into cultural phenomena, A24’s magic touch is like Midas but for hipsters. They hit the jackpot with "Moonlight," which snagged the 2017 Best Picture Oscar in the most dramatic award show mix-up in history, forever cementing their status as the cool kids in the film industry. Valued at a cool $2.5 billion, they’ve racked up an impressive array of awards and accolades for films like "Hereditary," "Lady Bird," and "Uncut Gems." Yet, it’s not all glitter and gold—A24 has had its share of eyebrow-raising moments, including the infamous decision to turn down streaming giant offers to maintain their indie street cred. With a knack for elevating fringe narratives into the mainstream, A24’s leadership, spearheaded by Fenkel and Katz, keeps pushing the envelope. They’ve got a reputation for being the boutique label that can, making mainstream studios look like bloated dinosaurs. It’s the film studio that’s made being niche a virtue, turning the arthouse into a box office goldmine without losing its cool factor.