Obscured Releasing

Obscured Releasing
TypePrivate
IndustryFilm industry
Founded2025
FounderRJ Millard, Bill Guentzler
HeadquartersNew York City, New York, U.S.
Websitewww.obscuredreleasing.com

Obscured Releasing is an American film distribution company founded in 2025 by RJ Millard and Bill Guentzler. The company has distributed Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter (2025), Endless Cookie (2025), and Starman (2025), with upcoming features that include Westhampton (2025), She's the He (2025), and Blue Film (2025).

History

In October 2025, Obscured acquired U.S. distribution rights to Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter (2025), a documentary directed by Zeberiah Newman and executive produced by Jamie Lee Curtis, featuring '90s fitness and nutrition influencer Susan Powter. In the same month, Obscured also acquired distribution rights to Endless Cookie (2025), an animated documentary directed by half-brothers Seth Scriver and Pete Scriver. The film went on to earn a nomination for Best Documentary Feature at the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards.

In December 2025, Obscured acquired distribution rights to Westhampton (2025), a feature film directed by Christian Nilsson and starring Finn Wittrock, RJ Mitte, Jake Weary, Amy Forsyth, Joy Suprano, Sam Strike, and Tovah Feldshuh.

In January 2026, Obscured acquired distribution rights to Starman (2025), a documentary directed by Academy Award nominee Robert Stone, featuring space engineer and sci-fi author Gentry Lee.

Later that month, Obscured also acquired rights to She's the He (2025), a trans coming-of-age comedy directed by Siobhan McCarthy, starring Misha Osherovich and Nico Carney. Misha Osherovich went on to earn a nomination for Best Breakthrough Performance at the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards.

In February 2026, Obscured acquired rights to Blue Film (2025), a queer psychological thriller directed by Elliot Tuttle, starring Kieron Moore and Reed Birney, and executive produced by Birney and Eric Kohn.

Filmography

Release date Title Notes
November 19, 2025 Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter
December 5, 2025 Endless Cookie
February 6, 2026 Starman
May 8, 2026 Blue Film
June 5, 2026 She's the He
July 10, 2026 Westhampton
August 7, 2026 The Big Cheese

Upcoming

Release date Title Notes
October 2, 2026 Lady
2027 The Drug In Our Pocket
TBA Ugly Cry

References

  1. 1 2 Carey, Matthew (2025-10-01). "Obscured Releasing Acquires 'Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter,' Doc On Fitness Pioneer Who Created An Empire Then Disappeared". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
  2. 1 2 Lang, Brent (2025-10-28). "Animated Documentary 'Endless Cookie' Sells to New Distribution Company Obscured Releasing (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
  3. ↑ Lang, Jamie (2025-12-04). "Independent Spirit Awards Nominates Three Animated Titles". www.cartoonbrew.com. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
  4. 1 2 Lang, Brent (2025-12-12). "'Westhampton' With Finn Wittrock, RJ Mitte and Jake Weary Acquired by New Distributor Obscured Releasing (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
  5. ↑ Lang, Brent (2026-01-07). "Obscured Releasing Buys 'Starman,' Documentary About Space Engineer and Author Gentry Lee (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
  6. 1 2 Gajewski, Ryan (2026-01-28). "Trans Comedy 'She's the He' Lands Release After Spirit Awards Nomination (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
  7. 1 2 Erbland, Kate (2026-02-09). "The Controversial 'Blue Film,' Rejected by Mainstream Film Festivals, Is Picked Up by Obscured Releasing". IndieWire. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
  8. ↑ "IFC Center - Starman". IFC Center. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
  9. ↑ Carey, Matthew (May 27, 2026). "Obscured Releasing Acquires North American Rights To 'The Big Cheese,' Award-Winning Doc On U.S. Effort To Win "Cheese Olympics"". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  10. ↑ "'Lady' Trailer: Buzzy Absurdist Mockumentary Stars 'Fleabag' Breakout Sian Clifford Hitting Theaters October 2". The Playlist. August 26, 2026. Retrieved September 14, 2026.
  11. ↑ Carey, Matthew (October 2, 2026). "Obscured Releasing Acquires NA Rights To 'The Drug In Our Pocket' Ahead Of Hamptons World Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 2, 2026.
  12. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 27, 2026). "Obscured Releasing Takes North America To Emily Robinson's SXSW Horror Pic 'Ugly Cry'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 27, 2026.