LUCKY 13 PRODUCTIONS INC.

What LUCKY 13 PRODUCTIONS INC. does

Lucky 13 Productions is a privately held independent film and television production company headquartered in the Los Angeles area. The company develops and produces feature films across multiple genres — including drama, comedy, thriller, horror, action, biographical, and coming-of-age — with a portfolio of 20+ productions released between 2020 and 2023. Notable projects include the Sundance 2020 selection 'Farewell Amor,' Paul Schrader's 'The Card Counter,' 'Lansky,' and star-driven titles such as 'Savage Salvation' (Robert De Niro), 'Bandit' (Mel Gibson), 'Code Name Banshee' (Antonio Banderas), and 'Rare Objects' (directed by and starring Katie Holmes). The company positions itself as a creative production partner that adapts to project-specific visions and delivers visually impactful work across genre and budget tiers.

The underlying operating model is project-based production for third-party buyers rather than owned-IP distribution. Lucky 13 develops and produces individual feature films and television content, then licenses them to film studios, independent distributors, and streaming platforms for theatrical, streaming, and broadcast release worldwide. Revenue is generated through production fees, licensing, and distribution deals, with each production financed or commissioned individually through studios, investors, and distribution partners; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company's go-to-market motion is event-driven, centered on film festival premieres (Sundance 2020, SeriesFest 2019) and industry-executive presentations, supplemented by a website portfolio, social media presence, and trade press coverage such as Variety reviews. Customer segments are film studios and distributors on the buyer side, and executive producers, studio executives, and investors as project funders and decision-makers.

Name

LUCKY 13 PRODUCTIONS INC.

Legal name

Lucky 13 Productions

Website

https://lucky13productions.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lucky 13 Productions is a privately held, Los Angeles-based independent film and television production company that develops and produces feature films across multiple genres for licensing to studios, independent distributors, and streaming platforms worldwide.

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Headquarters

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Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

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North America

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Film and Television Production: Production of feature films and television content for distribution through theatrical release, streaming platforms, and television networks. Revenue is generated through production fees, licensing, and distribution deals.

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Core offering

Lucky 13 Productions is an independent film and video production company that creates and produces feature films and television content. The company develops content from concept through completion, working with a team of skilled professionals to deliver productions across multiple genres (drama, comedy, thriller, horror, action, biographical) that are licensed to studios, distributors, and streaming platforms for global distribution.

Product overview

Lucky 13 Productions is a film and video production company based in the Los Angeles Area. The company provides film production and video production services, working with a team of skilled professionals dedicated to creating high-quality visual content. Their portfolio consists of individual film productions spanning multiple genres including drama, comedy, thriller, horror, action, and biographical films. The company's productions include titles such as Farewell Amor (Sundance 2020 selection), That One Time, The Card Counter, Lansky, Bandit, Downtown Owl, Rare Objects, Mutt, and numerous other feature films released between 2020 and 2023.

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• Bad Hombres A film about two undocumented immigrants who take a job digging a hole and discover their employers are criminals. Directed by John Stalberg Jr.
• Downtown Owl (2023) A dark Reagan Era comedy based on Chuck Klosterman's novel, set in fictional Owl, North Dakota before a major blizzard. Directed by Hamish Linklater and Lily Rabe.
• Days When the Rains Came A drama about a stalled actress who returns home to care for her ailing father and reconnects with her sisters. Directed by J. Mills Goodloe.
• Saint Clare (2023) A film adaptation starring Bella Thorne, directed by Mitzi Peirone.
• Deltopia (2023) A coming-of-age story following a group of Southern California friends during their last day of high school traveling to Santa Barbara. Directed by Michael Easterling and Jaala Ruffman.
• Rare Objects (2023) Drama about a young woman rebuilding her life working at an antique store, directed by Katie Holmes.
• Bandit (2022) Crime drama based on 'The Flying Bandit' about a career criminal who robs 59 banks and jewelry stores after escaping a Michigan prison. Stars Mel Gibson. Directed by Allan Ungar.
• Mutt (2023) Drama following Feña through emotional extremes when people from his past resurface within 24 hours. Directed by Vuk Lungulov-Klotz.
• High Heat (2022) Action comedy about Ana, a chef with a meticulous past, defending her restaurant from the mafia. Stars Olga Kurylenko and Don Johnson. Directed by Zach Golden.
• Savage Salvation (2022) Thriller about a recovering opioid addict seeking revenge on dealers responsible for his fiancée's death. Stars Robert De Niro. Directed by Randall Emmett.
• Code Name Banshee (2022) Action thriller about a former government assassin whose protégé discovers a bounty has been placed on his head. Stars Antonio Banderas. Directed by Jon Keeyes.
• Collide (2022) Drama following multiple characters whose paths intersect over one evening at a Los Angeles restaurant. Stars Ryan Phillippe. Directed by Mukunda Michael Dewil.
• The Survivalist (2021) Post-apocalyptic thriller about an ex-FBI agent protecting an immune young woman from a dangerous gang leader. Stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers and John Malkovich. Directed by Jon Keeyes.
• Monstrous (2022) Horror film about a woman fleeing her abusive ex-husband who discovers a terrifying monster in their remote sanctuary. Stars Christina Ricci. Directed by Chris Sivertson.
• Lansky (2021) Biographical crime drama about aging mob boss Meyer Lansky recounting his life as head of Murder Inc. and the National Crime Syndicate.
• The Card Counter (2021) Crime drama written and directed by Paul Schrader, following gambler William Tell who encounters a young man seeking revenge.
• Asking For It (2021) Drama about a small-town waitress who befriends a mysterious stranger and an all-femme gang after being assaulted.
• The Comeback Trail (2020) Comedy about two movie producers who set up their aging star for an insurance scam to pay off mob debts.
• Farewell Amor Sundance 2020 featured drama about an Angolan family reunited in New York after 17 years of separation. Directed by Ekwa Msangi.
• That One Time Drama exploring a group of high school students navigating teenage life in 2019. Presented at SeriesFest 2019 to top studio executive producers.
• Mort in Sherman Oaks (2023) A comedy about Mort who discovers he has less than a year to live and meets Kate through a dating service matching people by death dates. Stars Lucy Hale. Directed by Daniel André.

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• Film 'Farewell Amor' premiered at Sundance 2020
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Direct peers

• Blumhouse Productions: Blumhouse is a film and television production company known for low-budget genre films (horror, thriller) — directly comparable to Lucky 13's genre-diverse indie slate including Monstrous and Code Name Banshee, with similar per-project financing model.
• A24: A24 is an independent entertainment company that produces and distributes films and television, comparable to Lucky 13 as an indie production company working with auteur directors and festival-circuit talent, though at substantially larger scale with proprietary distribution.
• Neon: Neon is an independent film production and distribution company focused on festival-circuit and prestige titles, directly comparable to Lucky 13's Sundance-positioned Farewell Amor and similar indie/drama orientation.
• IFC Films: IFC Films is an independent film distribution and production company specializing in genre and arthouse titles — comparable to Lucky 13's mixed-genre indie portfolio and festival-circuit positioning.
• STX Entertainment: STX Entertainment produces and distributes independent films across multiple genres including action, comedy, and thriller — comparable to Lucky 13's genre-spanning output like High Heat, Collide, and Savage Salvation.
• Saban Films: Saban Films is an independent film production and distribution company focused on action, thriller, and genre films with notable cast attachments — comparable to Lucky 13's star-driven action/thriller productions like Bandit and Savage Salvation.
• Vertical Entertainment: Vertical Entertainment is an independent film production and distribution company focused on mid-budget genre and thriller films — directly comparable to Lucky 13's Mutt, Bandit, and Code Name Banshee-style action/thriller slate.
• Roadside Attractions: Roadside Attractions is an independent film distribution and production company focused on specialty/festival titles — comparable to Lucky 13's indie drama portfolio and likely a distribution partner for similar projects.
• Annapurna Pictures: Annapurna Pictures is an independent film production and distribution company behind auteur-driven projects; comparable to Lucky 13 in indie drama/biographical orientation (e.g., Lansky) and festival positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Lionsgate: Lionsgate is a major independent studio with both production and distribution capabilities. Comparable to Lucky 13 as a buyer/distributor of indie films and as a broader incumbent in the same production space, though at much larger scale.

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