Amazon Studios, MACRO founder and CEO Charles D. King and MACRO Film Studios president James F. Lopez announced a multiyear first look film deal. Under the pact, Amazon Studios has a first look at feature film projects that MACRO Film Studios intends to develop, package, and produce for release on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
“With our ongoing goal to share MACRO Film Studios’ premium and acclaimed content to a global audience, there really is no better partner than Amazon Studios. Their reach extends to a national and international core and they are known the world over for a business acumen and long-horizon strategic thinking that is simply unmatched. We believe we will do great things together,” said King and Lopez in a joint statement.
“Charles, James, and the entire team at MACRO Film Studios have an incredible track record of championing diverse voices and delivering powerful, thought-provoking films. We are thrilled to join in their vision by bringing these important stories to our customers around the world,” said Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke.
MACRO is a multi-platform media company representing the voice and perspectives of Black people and people of colour, launched in 2015. The company’s film projects have received 15 Oscar nominations and three wins, and one of its television shows was nominated for a Peabody Award.
