Fox Searchlight, established in 1994, is led by Presidents stephen Gilula and Nancy Utley
On their oficial website this is what they have to say about their company:
we are a a filmmaker-oriented company that focuses on distinctive films helmed by world-class auteurs and exciting newcomers. By blending specialty films with trademark art-house fare, Fox Searchlight’s leadership has solidified its position in the independent film marketplace.
They've produced films like 28 Days Later (thriller/horror), Bend it like Beckham (romantic comedy), The Hills Have Eyes (horror), Slumdog Millionare (thriller/romantic) and last kind of Scotland (thriller) and 500 Days of Summer (romantic/comedy) The Full Monty (Comedy) Happy Feet (animation) Going back to 1995 they've produced 159 films. Fox Searchlight specialize in independent and British films, along with horrors and non-english language films. They've worked with directors such as: Scott Cooper (Crazy Heart), Drew Barrymore (Whip It), Wes Anderson (Fantastic Mr Fox) and George Tillman Jr. (Notorious)
The most amount of money Fox Searchlight have made from the box office has been Juno in 2007 in which they made $143,495,265 and Slumdog Millionare came second in 2008 with $141,319,928.
Fox Searchlights Juno, Slumdog Millionaire, The Full Monty, Sideways and Little Miss Sunshine all recieved academy awards.
Fox Seachlights revenue in 2007 was $6.50 million.
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