Searchlight Pictures is a global specialty film and television company that develops, produces, finances and acquires motion pictures and series for both worldwide theatrical and streaming releases.

It has its own marketing and distribution operations, and is part of The Walt Disney Studios, a division of The Walt Disney Company. Founded in 1994 as Fox Searchlight Pictures, the company’s titles have grossed over $5 billion worldwide, amassing 51 Academy Awards including five Best Picture winners since 2009: Slumdog Millionaire, 12 Years a Slave, Birdman, The Shape of Water, and Nomadland; 62 BAFTA Awards, 34 Golden Globe Awards, and 10 Grammy Awards. Searchlight recently released Tina Mabry's The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat; Yorgos Lanthimos' Kinds of Kindness; Lanthimos' 4-time Academy Award winner Poor Things; Ned Benson's The Greatest Hits; Laura Chinn's Suncoast; and Andrew Haigh's All of Us Strangers. Upcoming releases include Karrie Crouse and Will Joines' Hold Your Breath; Jesse Eisenberg's A Real Pain; Marielle Heller's Nightbitch; and James Mangold's A Complete Unknown.

The company also includes Searchlight Television, the division which develops and produces series for streaming, network, and cable partners, and earned a Primetime Emmy Award for its first production "The Dropout," in partnership with Hulu and 20th Studios. Searchlight Television is currently producing the Spanish-Language limited series "La Máquina" for Hulu and Disney+.

For career opportunities with Searchlight Pictures, visit jobs.disneycareers.com

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Searchlight Pictures' headquarters in Burbank, United States

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This department focuses on managing and executing publicity strategies and promotional activities across various regions and platforms.

Publicity and Promotions

This department manages the processes involved in editing, visual effects, and finalizing film and video projects.

Post Production

This department provides administrative and logistical assistance to the creative processes within the organization.

Creative Support

This department oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of physical production processes within the organization.

Physical Production

This department focuses on developing and executing creative strategies to enhance communication and engagement across various platforms.

Creative Communications

This department focuses on the strategic sourcing and development of content through acquisition and production efforts.

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Searchlight Pictures

Org chart

Teams

Publicity and Promotions

Post Production

Creative Support

Physical Production

Creative Communications

Acquisitions and Production

Offices

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