June Pictures Explained

June Pictures
Type:Private
Successor:Snow Day
Industry:Entertainment
Foundation:2016
Defunct:2018
Num Employees:10[1]
Location Country:United States

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

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

YearTitleDirectorNotes
2016OperatorLogan Kibensdistributed by The Orchard
2017Joe Piscatelladistributed by Netflix
2017ThoroughbredsCory Finleydistributed by Focus Features
2017Fun Mom DinnerAlethea Jonesdistributed by Momentum Pictures
2017The Florida ProjectSean Bakerdistributed by A24
2018WildlifePaul Danodistributed by IFC Films
2018DudeOlivia Milchdistributed by Netflix
2018Book ClubBill Holdermandistributed by Paramount Pictures

Notes and References

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