Stevedore Productions

What Stevedore Productions does

Stevedore Productions is an independent film and theater production company founded in 1997 by Michele Remsen and headquartered across New York and Los Angeles. The company produces original short plays, short films, and feature films, anchored by the Stevedore Confederacy — a collaborative artist network of more than 100 writers, actors, and directors co-led by Co-Artistic Directors Michele Remsen and Craig Carlisle. The Confederacy functions as a creative sandbox in which established and emerging talent develop original work between major industry assignments; notable participants have included Kenneth Lonergan, Rainn Wilson, Selma Blair, Liz Tuccillo, Kate Walsh, and Noah Emmerich.

The company's product portfolio spans three categories: feature films (notably the 2019 anti-romantic comedy Toss It, distributed worldwide via Journeyman Features on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV); award-winning short films (including JUKE, Two in the Morning, and Twas, distributed through ShortsTV and the festival circuit); and theatrical productions (the My Bitter Valentine series of original short-play evenings, plus full-length plays such as Spine and Cheyenne: A Transwestern, staged at venues including the Frank Gehry-designed Edgemar Center for the Arts). Festival accolades include Audience Award: Best Actress and Best Narrative Short Film at NYCDSFF (2019) and Best Narrative at Brevard Short Film Festival (2014).

The business model is project-based and episodic. Revenue is generated through one-time licensing fees from feature and short film distribution deals with Journeyman Features, ShortsTV, and major VOD platforms, supplemented by transaction-based income from live theater runs. Marketing is conducted through festival screenings (Marche Du Film, NewFilmmakers NY, NYCDSFF, LA Indie, Chain Film Festival, NYWIFT), earned media coverage in Variety, L.A. Weekly, Broadway.com, and L.A. Times, and organic social channels (LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, IMDb). With a headcount of 5 and no institutional funding, Stevedore operates as a lean, founder-led creative collective rather than a scaled production enterprise.

Name

Stevedore Productions

Legal name

Stevedore Productions

Website

https://stevedoreproductions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stevedore Productions is an independent film and theater production company founded in 1997 that produces original short plays, short films, and feature films through a network of 100+ artists known as the Stevedore Confederacy, distributing content via VOD platforms and live venues.

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Product category

Independent Film and Theater Production

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Other Performing Arts Companies (71119)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Distribution (7829)

akta.pro primary industry

Live-Action TV Movies, Miniseries & Specials Production (MPADABAD)

Keywords

• Independent film production
• Theater production company
• Short film distribution
• Live theater performances
• Original theatrical works

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

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B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Feature Film Distribution: Revenue from worldwide VOD distribution of feature films through Journeyman Features and digital platforms including Amazon and Apple TV
2. Short Film Distribution: Revenue from short film distribution through ShortsTV and festival screenings
3. Theater Productions: Revenue from live theater productions including the 'My Bitter Valentine' series and other original short plays performed at venues including Edgemar Center for the Arts

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

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Core offering

Stevedore Productions is an independent film and theater production company that develops and produces original feature films, short films, and live theatrical productions through the Stevedore Confederacy, a collective of more than 100 writers, actors, and directors. Its content is distributed through festival screenings, third-party distributors (Journeyman Features, ShortsTV), and VOD platforms (Amazon, Apple TV), and is staged at live arts venues including the Edgemar Center for the Arts.

Product overview

Stevedore Productions is a film and theater production company founded in 1997 by Michele Remsen. The company operates across three main areas: feature films (including 'Toss It, The Anti-Romantic-Comedy'), short films (such as 'JUKE', 'Two in the Morning', and 'Twas'), and theatrical productions. The company also hosts The Stevedore Confederacy, an artist collective of over 100 writers, actors, and directors that serves as a sandbox for developing original short-American plays. The theater productions include the 'My Bitter Valentine' series and full-length plays like 'Spine' and 'Cheyenne: A Transwestern'. Products include feature films, short films, and theatrical productions, all focused on original creative content.

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Products and services

• Toss It, The Anti-Romantic-Comedy Feature-length romantic comedy that subverts traditional rom-com conventions; distributed by Journeyman Features and made available worldwide via VOD on Amazon and Apple TV for general streaming audiences.
• JUKE Award-winning short film produced by the Stevedore Confederacy, distributed through ShortsTV and screened at film festivals including NYCDSFF, NYWIFT, and NewFilmmakers NY.
• Two in the Morning The first Stevedore production, a 35mm short film starring Selma Blair and Peter Frechette, based on Michele Remsen's 'La Ronde' scene for Naked Angels.
• Twas A 3-minute short film produced by Red Navel Filmworx, starring Craig Carlisle and Eveline Van Norden, adapted from Michele Remsen's one-line play.
• My Bitter Valentine Series A series of theatrical productions featuring original short plays exploring human frailties in styles ranging from dark comedy to musical, including My Bitter Valentine (I-IV), Unclean Hands, Misanthropic Delight, The Angry and The Lame, Kittens & Flowers, and Autumn in L.A.
• Spine Full-length play written by Jessie McCormack, described by Broadway.com as 'glorious' comedy; garnered Ovation nominations.
• Cheyenne: A Transwestern Full-length play by Liz Tuccillo that received Ovation nominations; L.A. Times Critic's Choice ('flat out funny from start to finish') and Backstage West Critic's Pick ('surprisingly subversive').
• The Other Shoe Theater production that became the first co-production at Frank Gehry-designed Edgemar Center for the Arts in 2003.

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Journeyman FeaturescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Journeyman Features serves as the primary distributor for Stevedore Productions' feature film 'Toss It: The Anti-Romantic-Comedy', making it available worldwide. This is a core distribution partnership enabling global reach for the film.
• ShortsTVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017ShortsTV distributes Stevedore Productions' short film 'JUKE' through their short film distribution platform, providing access to audiences interested in short-form content.
• Edgemar Center for the ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Edgemar Center for the Arts (designed by Frank Gehry) served as the co-production venue for 'The Other Shoe' in 2003, marking the first co-production at this prestigious venue. This partnership established Stevedore's presence in a major Los Angeles arts venue.
• Naked AngelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichele Remsen's original play 'La Ronde' was adapted for Naked Angels, marking an early collaboration that led to the creation of Stevedore Productions' first short film 'Two in the Morning' starring Selma Blair.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Neon: Independent film production and distribution company specializing in festival-premiering, provocative narrative content released theatrically and via streaming. Comparable to Stevedore in its subversive, artist-driven positioning, though at substantially larger scale and with broader marketing reach.
• A24: A major independent film production and distribution company known for artist-driven, subversive storytelling across features, shorts, and television. Operates at significantly larger scale than Stevedore but shares the same indie, auteur-focused DNA and festival-to-wide-release distribution model.

Direct peers

• Magnolia Pictures: Independent film distribution company releasing narrative features, documentaries, and shorts across theatrical and digital platforms. Operates with a comparable indie catalog strategy and serves the same festival-to-VOD audience that Stevedore targets.
• Strand Releasing: Boutique independent film distributor focused on narrative features and specialty releases with strong festival pedigree. Closely comparable to Stevedore's boutique, festival-validated distribution profile through partners like Journeyman Features.
• IFC Films: Independent film distributor specializing in acquiring and distributing narrative features, documentaries, and shorts through theatrical, VOD, and platform deals. Comparable to Stevedore's distribution partnerships (Journeyman Features, Amazon, Apple TV) and serves a similar indie audience seeking alternatives to mainstream Hollywood.
• Oscilloscope Laboratories: Independent film production and distribution company focused on festival-acquired, artistically distinctive content. Comparable to Stevedore in its emphasis on festival validation, indie distribution, and artist-driven narratives at a similar boutique scale.
• Kino Lorber: Independent film distributor with a deep catalog of narrative features, shorts, and documentaries distributed across theatrical, VOD, and home video channels. Comparable to Stevedore's multi-platform distribution strategy and indie content positioning.
• Roadside Attractions: Independent film distributor specializing in specialty theatrical releases and streaming distribution of narrative and documentary features. Comparable to Stevedore's distribution model via Journeyman and major VOD platforms for indie content.
• Bleecker Street: Independent film production and distribution company releasing character-driven narrative features theatrically and on streaming platforms. Comparable in targeting the same indie-leaning audience with festival-validated, non-mainstream storytelling.
• Atlantic Theater Company: Off-Broadway theater company producing original plays and new works, founded by artists including David Mamet and William H. Macy. Comparable to Stevedore's live theater production arm and the Stevedore Confederacy's model of artist-led original play development.

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Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=XlbKExG2ygk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stevedore-productions
• Instagraminstagram.com/micheleremsen

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