June Pictures

June Pictures was an American independent entertainment production company founded by Alex Saks and Andrew Duncan, and based in Los Angeles, California. It specializes in film production, and film finance.

June Pictures
TypePrivate
IndustryEntertainment
Founded2016
Founder
  • Alex Saks
  • Andrew Duncan
Defunct2018
Headquarters
United States
Services
Number of employees
10[1]

The company has produced films such as Thoroughbreds, Dude, Wildlife, and Book Club. In 2017, their production The Florida Project received a Best Supporting Actor nomination.

History

In February 2016, it was announced Alex Saks and Andrew Duncan would launch the company, focusing on producing and financing feature films and documentaries, with Dude, being the first film produced by the company.[2] The company will finance films ranging from $5–10 million.[3] The company has produced films such as Thoroughbreds directed by Cory Finley,[4] Fun Mom Dinner, by Alethea Jones,[5] Wildlife, by Paul Dano,[6] Book Club by Bill Holderman,[7] and The Florida Project by Sean Baker.[8]

In December 2017, Duncan was accused of sexual misconduct by over a dozen people.[9][10] Following the allegations, Duncan stepped down from the company.[11] Saks bought out Duncan's shares in the company stating: “In light of allegations of misconduct against our investor Andrew Duncan, I am assuming sole ownership and leadership of June Pictures. June Pictures is committed to a respectful work environment dedicated to producing quality films. We will continue our projects already in production and development.”[12] That same year, the company shut down.[13]

Filmography
Year Title Director Notes
2016 Operator Logan Kibens distributed by The Orchard
2017 Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower Joe Piscatella distributed by Netflix
2017 Thoroughbreds Cory Finley distributed by Focus Features
2017 Fun Mom Dinner Alethea Jones distributed by Momentum Pictures
2017 The Florida Project Sean Baker distributed by A24
2018 Wildlife Paul Dano distributed by IFC Films
2018 Dude Olivia Milch distributed by Netflix
2018 Book Club Bill Holderman distributed by Paramount Pictures

References
  1. "June Pictures". LinkedIn. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  2. Fleming Jr, Mike (February 25, 2016). "ICM Partners Agent Alex Saks To Run Upstart Shingle June Pictures". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  3. Ford, Rebecca (January 19, 2017). "Sundance: Newcomer June Pictures Heads to Fest With Three Films". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  4. McNary, Dave (April 28, 2016). "Olivia Cooke, Anya Taylor-Joy to Star in Thriller 'Thoroughbred'". Variety. Penske Business Media. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  5. McNary, Dave (June 22, 2016). "Toni Collette, Molly Shannon to Star in 'Fun Mom Dinner' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  6. Pedersen, Erik (23 September 2016). "Jake Gyllenhaal & Carey Mulligan Star In 'Wildlife', Paul Dano's Directing Debut". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  7. Amanda N'Duka. "Don Johnson, Craig T. Nelson, Richard Dreyfuss Cast In ‘Book Club’". Deadline. Retrieved 2017-09-16.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. Hipes, Patrick (April 19, 2016). "June Pictures Boards 'Tangerine' Director Sean Baker's Next Film 'The Florida Project'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
  9. Baum, Gary; Masters, Kim (December 15, 2017). "'Florida Project' Producer Accused of Sexual Harassment by a Dozen Insiders". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  10. Carlin, Shannon (December 16, 2017). "Florida Project Producer Steps Down After Sexual Harassment Allegations". Refinery29. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  11. Maddus, Gene (December 14, 2017). "'Florida Project' Producer Steps Down Amid Harassment Claims". Variety. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  12. Fleming Jr, Mike (December 14, 2017). "June Pictures Shakeup: Alex Saks Buys Out Financier Andrew Duncan Amid Allegation Cloud". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  13. "Alex Saks". Retrieved June 10, 2020.
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