In Motion Films

What In Motion Films does

Films In Motion is a private, full-service film production company founded in 2005 and operating as a division of 1885 Media. Headquartered at the Indie Stages campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a satellite office at Universal Studios in Los Angeles, the company employs 11-50 staff and operates across four integrated service lines: production services, post-production, distribution, and education. Founder and producer/director Jason Hewitt holds 140+ film credits, anchoring a catalog of more than 50 feature films that includes Left Behind (2014, starring Nicolas Cage) and Elsa and Fred (2014, starring Shirley MacLaine and Christopher Plummer).

Core capabilities include production services (casting, crew procurement, equipment rental, location support, and a 6,000 sq ft sound stage), post-production (the only DaVinci Resolve Editing Suite in Baton Rouge, supplemented by four additional suites running Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and After Effects with 1 GBPS data transfer), and distribution through Genesis Releasing, a subsidiary focused on Christian and family film content. The company also operates the Production Academy ($2,862 per student) and Young Actors' Academy ($195/month, targeting ages 6-17), with Whitney Bank providing student loan financing.

Revenue is generated through four streams: production services fees, post-production fees, distribution fees from placements with major retailers and streaming platforms (Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, iTunes, VOD), and education tuition. The customer base spans independent film producers, Christian filmmakers, aspiring talent, and distribution channels. Go-to-market combines industry event presence (e.g., the New Orleans Horror Film Festival, where Jake's Road won Best Picture in 2014), channel partnerships with major retailers and streaming platforms, and direct outreach via Genesis Releasing for faith-based content.

Name

In Motion Films

Legal name

Films In Motion

Website

https://filmsinmotion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Films In Motion is a private, full-service film production company based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, providing production, post-production, distribution, and education services to independent filmmakers, with Genesis Releasing as a Christian and family content distribution subsidiary and an LA satellite office.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Production and Distribution Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Scripted Feature Film Production (Live-Action) (MPADABAA)

Keywords

• Film production services
• Post-production editing
• Film distribution
• Casting services
• Filmmaking education

Headquarters

HQ city

Burbank, California

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Production Services: Full-service production including casting, crew, equipment rental, and 6,000 sq ft stage space for feature films, TV, commercials, and industrials
2. Post-Production Services: Editing, sound, visual effects, color correction, digital intermediate, transcoding services using DaVinci Resolve and Adobe suite
3. Film Distribution: Distribution fees from placing feature films with major retailers and streaming platforms across US, Canada, and worldwide digital
4. Production Academy Tuition: Educational programs including Production Academy ($2,862) and Young Actors' Academy ($195/month)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Films In Motion is a full-service film production company offering end-to-end production, post-production, and distribution services for feature films, television, commercials, and industrials. Capabilities include casting, crew, equipment rental, a 6,000 sq ft stage, editing, color correction, and VFX using DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premier, and Final Cut Pro, with distribution to major retailers (Walmart, Target, Best Buy) and streaming platforms (Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, iTunes, VOD). The company also runs Genesis Releasing for Christian and family film distribution and operates filmmaking education programs (Production Academy, Young Actors' Academy).

Product overview

Films In Motion is a full-service film production company offering production, post-production, distribution, and education services. Founded in 2005 and based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with satellite offices at Universal Studios, the company operates through distinct divisions: Films In Motion (core production services including production, post-production via DaVinci Resolve/Adobe Premier/Final Cut Pro, casting, commercials, and industrial films), Genesis Releasing (dedicated Christian and family film distribution division), and Production Academy/Young Actors' Academy (educational programs). The company has contributed production services to over 50 feature films and serves clients through major retail and streaming distribution channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Genesis Releasing: A division dedicated to Christian and family films that helps Christian filmmakers reach more consumers across Christian and mass market channels. Distributes through retail outlets across the United States and Canada for worldwide digital distribution.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Indie StagescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Production offices located at Indie Stages campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, providing production facilities and stage space
• Stoney Lake EntertainmentflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduction and distribution partnership for Left Behind (2014) film; Jason Hewitt served as Executive Producer; Nicolas Cage starred in the production

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Strand Releasing: Strand Releasing is an independent film distribution company handling theatrical, home video, and digital distribution. Comparable to Films In Motion's distribution business model, particularly for specialty and niche indie titles.
• Pure Flix Entertainment: Pure Flix is a leading Christian and family film production and distribution company, with direct overlap to Genesis Releasing's niche. Both companies serve faith-based filmmakers with end-to-end production, post, and distribution services via mass-market retail and streaming channels.
• Cinedigm: Cinedigm operates as an independent film and content distributor with digital-first distribution capabilities. Directly comparable to Films In Motion's distribution arm, both aggregating independent content libraries and licensing to streaming and retail channels.
• Freestyle Digital Media: Freestyle Digital Media handles independent film digital distribution across VOD and streaming platforms. Direct comparable to Films In Motion's distribution operations for indie content seeking streaming channel access.
• Angel Studios: Angel Studios distributes faith-and-family films through theatrical and streaming channels (e.g., Sound of Freedom), directly comparable to Genesis Releasing's distribution model. Both focus on underserved audience segments with high-loyalty viewer bases.
• Screen Media Ventures: Screen Media Ventures acquires and distributes independent films for theatrical, home video, and digital release. Direct comparable peer for indie film distribution operations and content library aggregation strategy.
• Samuel Goldwyn Films: Samuel Goldwyn Films is an independent film acquisition and distribution company with theatrical, VOD, and streaming reach. Closely comparable to Films In Motion's distribution model for indie features seeking mainstream retail and digital placement.
• Gravitas Ventures: Gravitas Ventures is an independent film distributor with VOD, theatrical, and streaming channels. Comparable to Films In Motion's indie distribution model and the company's role as a content aggregator serving multiple downstream platforms.

Broad incumbents

• Lionsgate: Lionsgate is a major independent-leaning studio with broad production and distribution capabilities across film and television. Comparable to Films In Motion's full-service production-to-distribution model but at vastly larger scale, and serves the same indie and faith-adjacent content segments.
• Sony Pictures (Affirm Films): Sony's Affirm Films division is the major-studio equivalent of Genesis Releasing, producing and distributing faith-based films with theatrical and streaming release. Broad incumbent benchmark for the company's faith-based distribution niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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