A24 INSTITUTION RESEARCH

Nov 2, 2025

2 min read

History

A24 was founded in New York City by 3 co-founders in 2012. Daniel Katz being CEO and co-founder, with David Fenkel and John Hodges being the other two co-founders. A24 had a successful breakthrough in 2013 due to Harmony Kroines ‘Spring breakers’ and Sofia Coppolas ‘The Bling Ring’. Then in 2022, A24s ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ became their most successful film, winning 7 Oscars.

A24 went from being a small distribution company to being its own production and distribution company who are now known for their own styles and aesthetics throughout the film industry.

Horizontal Integration

A24 expanded through strategic partnerships with Apple TV+ and collaborations with film festivals like Cannes and Sundance to promote new films. Their strategic partnerships and collaborations led to rapid audience growth, especially from 2022 up until present date.

Vertical Integration

A24 produces their own films, distributes them and exhibits them on their own. A24 has produced films such as Materialists (2025) and Uncut Gems (2019). All their films are distributed under the A24 name and A24 does exclusive film screenings and home-release deals with Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime Video as they do not yet have their own cinema. A24 having full control over their films gives them a level of control over the creativity which led to them being so known for their distinct style and aesthetic of film.

Production

A24 focuses on either low budget or mid budget films that are very character and emotion driven rather than just action films.

A24 utilises collaborations with cinematographers and studios as they do not have any of their own in-house. They put all their investments into the cinematographer, editing and the post production marketing.

Everything Everywhere All At Once 2022

Directed by ‘The Daniel’s’ (David Kwan And David Scheinert) the film used absurdist ideologies to explore the multiverse.

The film was shot in LA, California with a budget of around $25 million. The film struggles during the production stages as it was produced during the global pandemic COVID-19; using a small crew.

However the outcome of the film was worth all the hardship as it became A24s highest grossing film and was awarded 7 Oscar Awards.