Concord Originals

What Concord Originals does

Concord Originals is the film and television division of Concord, a privately held, institutionally backed independent music company headquartered in Nashville. The division develops and produces narrative content — feature films, limited series, documentaries, and podcasts — anchored by Concord's catalog of 1.3 million songs, compositions, sound recordings, films, plays, and musicals, plus its direct relationships with more than 125,000 artists, songwriters, and estates. Its slate includes projects built around iconic IP such as Rodgers & Hammerstein properties, Stax Records, Fania Records, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Cyndi Lauper, Robert Johnson, Billy Preston, the Lunachicks, and KIDZ BOP, as well as original film musicals.

The business model is B2B project-based production and co-financing. Concord Originals partners with A-list writers, directors, and producers (e.g., Ezra Edelman, Paris Barclay, Julie Cohen & Betsy West, Jennifer Lopez/Nuyorican) and sells or co-finances content with a defined set of premium distributors: Disney, HBO, Paramount+, Netflix, Skydance, Telemundo Streaming Studios, PBS, Sky Arts, Samuel Goldwyn Films, Kino Lorber, Giant Pictures, and Fathom Entertainment. Revenue streams include production fees, co-financing proceeds, and licensing royalties tied to music and theatrical IP. Pricing is negotiated per project and not publicly disclosed.

Strategically, the division is in an active expansion phase. The June 2025 acquisition of RKO added a legacy film library and production infrastructure, new executive roles were created in 2025, and a series of premium partnerships (Skydance/Disney Cinderella limited series, Paramount King and I remake, Ryan Tedder original musical, Imagine Fania documentary) and the January 2026 KIDZ BOP concert-film theatrical release indicate a deliberate move from ad-hoc licensed projects toward a multi-year tentpole slate. AI is not a disclosed capability; the division's moat rests on catalog depth, distribution access, and creative talent relationships.

Name

Concord Originals

Legal name

Concord

Website

https://concord.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Concord Originals is the film and TV division of Concord, the world's leading independent music company, developing and producing narrative content — features, series, documentaries, podcasts, and concert films — anchored by a catalog of 1.3 million songs, compositions, recordings, films, and musicals, and sold to major studios and streamers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film and Television Production

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Rights & Clearances (Sync, Score, Publishing) (MPADAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Format & Remake Rights Licensing (MPADALAB), Sync Clearance & Rights Management (One-Stop, Negotiation, Documentation) (MPAIALAF)

Keywords

• Film production
• Television production
• Music IP licensing
• Documentary filmmaking
• Theatrical adaptations

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Film & TV Production: Concord Originals develops and produces film and television content, partnering with major studios and streaming platforms. Revenue generated through co-financing deals, production partnerships, and distribution agreements with partners including Disney, HBO, Paramount, Netflix, Skydance, and others.
2. Music & Theatrical IP Licensing: Leverages Concord's catalog of 1.3 million songs, compositions, sound recordings, films, plays, and musicals for content production.
3. Concert Film Distribution: KIDZ BOP LIVE: The Concert Movie released in theaters January 2-5, 2026, filmed at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA, in partnership with Fathom Entertainment and Concord Originals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Concord Originals is the film and TV division of Concord Music Group. It develops and produces narrative content — feature films, series, documentaries, and podcasts — anchored by Concord's catalog of artists, music, and theatrical works. The division partners with major studios and streaming platforms (Disney, HBO, Paramount, Netflix, Skydance) on co-financing, production, and distribution deals.

Product overview

Concord is the world's leading independent music company with a diversified portfolio of four core divisions: Concord Label Group (recorded music across 10+ active labels and Craft Recordings catalog division), Concord Music Publishing (global music publisher with 1M+ copyrighted works), Concord Theatricals (theatrical licensing and production, winning 3 Tony Awards and 2 GRAMMY Awards), and Concord Originals (film & TV content development and production). The company supports 125,000+ artists and songwriters across a catalog of 1.3 million songs, compositions, sound recordings, films, plays, and musicals. Key sub-brands include KIDZ BOP (24M albums sold), Stem (artist distribution), Boosey & Hawkes (classical publishing), Rodgers & Hammerstein (theatrical catalog), and Pulse Music Group (hit-making songwriter roster).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Concord Label Group: Music label group with diverse roster across active labels including Concord Records, Easy Eye Sound, Fearless Records, Loma Vista Recordings, Ninja Tune, PULSE Records, Rounder Records, Victor Victor Worldwide, Concord Theatricals Recordings, and Craft Recordings.
• Concord Music Publishing
• Concord Theatricals
• Concord Originals
• Stem
• KIDZ BOP

Products and services

• Concord Originals Concord's film and TV division developing and producing narrative content (feature films, series, documentaries, podcasts) anchored by Concord's artists, music, and theatrical works, partnering with A-list storytellers and major studios including Disney, HBO, Paramount, Netflix, and Skydance.
• KIDZ BOP LIVE: The Concert Movie KIDZ BOP's first live concert movie, featuring performances from KIDZ BOP's 2025 tour, released in theaters as a family-oriented concert film.
• Stax: Soulsville U.S.A. Multi-part docuseries about legendary Stax Records, executive produced by Ezra Edelman and directed by Jamila Wignot. Nominated for two Emmy Awards including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series and won the SXSW Audience Award.
• Let The Canary Sing Documentary feature chronicling Cyndi Lauper's career and legacy, directed by Alison Ellwood, released on Paramount+.
• Travelin' Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall Documentary about Creedence Clearwater Revival's Royal Albert Hall concert, distributed on Netflix.
• Cinderella: The Reunion Reunion special based on Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, premiered on Disney+.
• Pretty Ugly: The Story of the Lunachicks Music documentary about the Lunachicks, executive produced by Academy Award-nominated duo Julie Cohen and Betsy West, with worldwide distribution acquired by Giant Pictures.
• Billy Preston: That's The Way God Planned It Documentary feature about celebrated musician Billy Preston, directed by Paris Barclay, produced with White Horse Pictures and Homegrown Pictures, premiered at SXSW.
• Shari & Lamb Chop Documentary feature directed by Lisa D'Apolito, with North American distribution acquired by Kino Lorber.

Quantifiable outcome

• SXSW Audience Award winner for Stax: Soulsville U.S.A.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Imagine DocumentariescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026Partnership on feature documentary film about legendary Fania Records, combining Concord's Fania catalog with Imagine's documentary expertise.
• Ryan TeddercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2026OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder partnering with Concord Originals on original film musical drawing on his catalog. Multi Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and record producer.
• RKOflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2025Concord Originals acquired the legendary RKO film studio, adding iconic film library and production capabilities.
• DisneyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistribution partner for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella streaming premiere. Concord Originals leverages Disney's streaming platform for premium theatrical IP adaptation distribution.
• HBOflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDocuseries partner for Stax: Soulsville U.S.A. - a multi-part documentary series about legendary Stax Records, nominated for two Emmy Awards.
• ParamountcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParamount+ streaming partner for Cyndi Lauper documentary 'Let The Canary Sing' directed by Alison Ellwood.
• NetflixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStreaming distribution partner for 'Travelin' Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall' documentary.
• SkydancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLimited series adaptation partner for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella with Nuyorican Productions and Jennifer Lopez.
• Telemundo Streaming StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilingual (English/Spanish) TV adaptation of Alberto Ferreras' award-winning novel 'B as in Beauty' with Marsh Entertainment.
• Nuyorican ProductionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLimited series adaptation of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella with Skydance TV and Jennifer Lopez's production company.
• Samuel Goldwyn FilmscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFilm distribution partner for Concord Originals content.
• PBScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBroadcast partner for 'My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert'.
• Sky ArtscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational broadcast partner for PBS concert special and music documentaries.
• Jesse Collins EntertainmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on The Untitled Robert Johnson Biopic, a narrative feature film on the legendary blues musician Robert Johnson.
• Ezra EdelmancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive producer for Stax: Soulsville U.S.A. docuseries. Edelman is known for O.J.: Made in America.
• Jamila WignotcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirector of Stax: Soulsville U.S.A. docuseries. Known for documentary work including Ailey.
• Julie Cohen and Betsy WestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademy Award-nominated executive producers for 'Pretty Ugly: The Story of the Lunachicks'. Known for RBG.
• Paris BarclaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirector of documentary feature 'Billy Preston: That's The Way God Planned It' about the celebrated musician, premiered at SXSW.
• Fathom EntertainmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTheatrical distribution partner for KIDZ BOP LIVE: The Concert Movie released January 2-5, 2026.
• Temple HillcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction partner for The King and I remake with Paramount Pictures.
• Ilya ChaikencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirector of music documentary 'Pretty Ugly: The Story of the Lunachicks' acquired by Giant Pictures.
• Lisa D'ApolitocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirector of 'Shari & Lamb Chop' documentary feature, acquired by Kino Lorber for North American distribution.
• Alison EllwoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirector of documentary feature 'Let The Canary Sing' chronicling Cyndi Lauper, for Paramount+.
• 3ADminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTelevision distribution partner for Concord Originals content.
• Giant PicturescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcquired worldwide distribution rights to 'Pretty Ugly: The Story of the Lunachicks' documentary.
• Kino LorbercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcquired North American distribution rights to 'Shari & Lamb Chop' documentary.
• White Horse PicturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction partner for Billy Preston documentary feature.
• Homegrown PicturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction partner for Billy Preston documentary feature.
• SubmarinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction partner for 'Pretty Ugly: The Story of the Lunachicks' music documentary.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Blumhouse Productions: Blumhouse Productions is an independent film and television production company known for genre-driven and IP-leveraged content. Its indie-studio model with major distribution aligns directly with Concord Originals' positioning.
• A24: A24 is an independent entertainment company producing and distributing film, television, and documentaries with a distinctive catalog/IP-driven approach. Like Concord Originals, A24 leverages proprietary creative positioning to deliver premium content to major distributors.
• Legendary Entertainment: Legendary Entertainment is a film production and IP-management company producing premium content built on franchise and library IP. Like Concord Originals, Legendary leverages iconic creative properties to deliver major studio and streaming releases.
• Lionsgate: Lionsgate is an independent studio with a strong IP-driven film and TV slate and active development pipeline. As the leading independent studio, Lionsgate is a direct comparable to Concord Originals' indie film/TV production model with IP-backed content.
• Submarine Entertainment: Submarine Entertainment is a documentary and music-content production company and active co-production partner with Concord Originals on the Lunachicks documentary. Its music-doc positioning is closely aligned with Concord Originals' documentary slate.
• Skydance Media: Skydance is a film and television production company and active co-development partner with Concord Originals (Cinderella limited series). Its IP-driven production model and major-distribution alignment make it a direct comparable.
• Participant Media: Participant Media is an independent film and television production company focused on purpose-driven, IP-led content including award-winning documentaries. Concord Originals' Stax: Soulsville U.S.A. and similar music-documentary work place it directly in this peer set.
• Temple Hill Entertainment: Temple Hill Entertainment is a film and television production company and active partner with Concord Originals on The King and I (Paramount). Its production-driven, IP-adaptation model is a direct comparable.
• Imagine Entertainment: Imagine Entertainment (including Imagine Documentaries) produces premium documentaries and feature films. Imagine Documentaries is an active production partner with Concord Originals on the Fania Records documentary, making Imagine a direct peer in IP-driven premium content production.

Broad incumbents

• Amblin Partners: Amblin Partners is a major film and TV production studio with a vast IP portfolio and long-standing major-distribution relationships. As a larger incumbent with similar premium-content positioning, Amblin is a broad comparable for Concord Originals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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