Pearl Street Films

Pearl Street Films
TypePrivate
IndustryFilm and television production
PredecessorLivePlanet
Founded1996; 30 years ago (1996) (original)
2010; 16 years ago (2010) (relaunch)
FounderBen Affleck
Matt Damon
Defunct2000; 26 years ago (2000) (original)
2022; 4 years ago (2022) (relaunch)
SuccessorArtists Equity
Headquarters
Warner Bros. Studios, Burbank, California, United States
Key people
ProductsMotion pictures and television series

Pearl Street Films was an American film and television production company based at Warner Bros. Studios.

History

The original Pearl Street Productions was established in 1996 by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon with a first-look deal at Miramax Films, during the production of the duo's film, Good Will Hunting. The company is named after the street that ran between their Cambridge homes.

The company was folded in 2000 after the founders focused on their new independent production company, LivePlanet, which shuttered in 2008.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon re-established the company in 2010 with a first-look deal with Warner Bros. Pictures, and Jennifer Todd became a president in October 2012.

In March 2018, the company announced that it would adopt inclusion riders for all future projects.

The company was dissolved in November 2022 as Affleck and Damon focused on founding their independent production company, Artists Equity.

Filmography

Film

YearFilmDirectorDistributorRTNotes
2012Promised LandGus Van SantFocus Features52%First film produced.
2015The Leisure ClassJason MannHBO Films0%
2016Manchester by the SeaKenneth LonerganAmazon Studios / Roadside Attractions96%Nominated for Best Picture.
Jason BournePaul GreengrassUniversal Studios55%Installment of the Bourne film series.
Live by NightBen AffleckWarner Bros. Pictures35%Based on the novel of the same name.
2021The Last DuelRidley Scott20th Century Studios86%Based on the novel of the same name.

Television

YearSeriesCreator(s)DistributorRTNotes
2001–2005
2015		Project GreenlightAlex KeledjianHBON/aFirst produced television series.
2016IncorporatedDavid and Alex PastorCBS Television Distribution75%Canceled on February 27, 2017.
The Runner Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Go90 N/a Cancelled
2019-2022City on a HillCharlie McLeanShowtime73%Ended
2024We Were the Lucky OnesErica LipezHulu

Accolades

Pearl Street Films has received numerous nominations and awards for their productions.

Year Title Award Category Result Ref(s)
2002 Project Greenlight Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Non-Fiction Program (Reality) Nominated
2004 Outstanding Reality Program Nominated
2005 Nominated
2012 Promised Land National Board of Review Top Films Won
Freedom of Expression Award Won
2013 Berlin Film Festival Golden Bear Nominated
Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actress Ten and Under Nominated
Environmental Media Awards Ongoing Commitment Award Won
Feature Film Award Won
2016 Project Greenlight Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program Nominated
Jason Bourne Critics' Choice Awards Best Action Movie Nominated
Best Actor in an Action Movie Nominated
2017 Incorporated Saturn Awards Best Science Fiction Television Series Nominated

References

  1. ↑ Galuppo, Mia (May 22, 2018). "Jennifer Todd Signs First-Look Deal With Amblin Partners". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  2. 1 2 Holson, Laura M. (May 27, 2001). "TELEVISION/RADIO; Bidding To Be Moguls Of a Risky Business". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
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  4. ↑ By (April 4, 1999). "AFFLECK, DAMON REUNITED". Hartford Courant. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  5. ↑ "ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT REPORTS FROM THE TIMES, NEWS SERVICES AND THE NATION'S PRESS". Los Angeles Times. June 28, 2000. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  6. 1 2 Buell, Spencer (March 13, 2018). "Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's Production Company Will Adopt "Inclusion Riders"". Boston. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  7. ↑ McNary, Dave (February 17, 2010). "Affleck, Damon in talks with Warner Bros". Variety. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  8. ↑ Fernandez, Jay A.; Borys, Kit (February 17, 2010). "Affleck, Damon reuniting at Warners". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  9. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 22, 2018). "Jennifer Todd Inks Exclusive First-Look Deal With Amblin Partners". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  10. ↑ Kiefer, Halle (March 12, 2018). "Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's Production Company Implements Inclusion Riders". New York. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  11. ↑ Barnes, Brooks (November 20, 2022). "Ben Affleck and Matt Damon to Start Film Production Company". The New York Times. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Promised Land (2013)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. January 4, 2013. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
  13. ↑ "The Leisure Class (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Manchester by the Sea (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. December 16, 2016. Archived from the original on November 26, 2017. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  15. ↑ "Jason Bourne (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. July 29, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
  16. ↑ "Live By Night (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. January 13, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
  17. ↑ "The Last Duel (2021)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. October 15, 2021. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  18. ↑ "Incorporated: Season 1 (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
  19. ↑ Maglio, Tony (March 16, 2016). "Ben Affleck, Matt Damon Revive Reality Show 'The Runner' for Verizon". TheWrap. Retrieved October 5, 2026.
  20. ↑ "City on a Hill: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes (Fandango Media). Retrieved July 16, 2019.
  21. 1 2 "Project Greenlight". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  22. ↑ "La La Land Leads with 12 Nominations for the 22nd Annual Critics' Choice Awards". Critics' Choice. December 1, 2016. Archived from the original on December 2, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
  23. ↑ McNary, Dave (March 2, 2017). "Saturn Awards Nominations 2017: 'Rogue One,' 'Walking Dead' Lead". Variety. Retrieved March 2, 2017.