Elara Pictures

Elara Pictures is an American film production and television production company founded by Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie, Ronald Bronstein and Sebastian Bear-McClard.

Elara Pictures
IndustryFilm industry
Founder
Headquarters
New York, New York
,
U.S.
Area served
United States
Websiteelara.world

They have produced such films as Heaven Knows What (2014), Good Time (2017), Uncut Gems (2019) and Funny Pages (2022).

History

In 2014, Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie, Ronald Bronstein and Sebastian Bear-McClard launched the company to produce projects.[1] The company's first film Heaven Knows What had its world premiere at the 71st Venice International Film Festival in September 2014, and was released in May 2015, by RADius-TWC.[2]

In May 2020, the company entered a two-year first look deal with HBO and A24.[3]

The company has additionally produced the television series Chillin Island (2021) and Telemarketers (2023) for HBO,[4][5] and The Curse for Showtime.[6]

In March 2023, Sebastian Bear-McClard was accused of sexual misconduct, with allegations including reaching out to an underage girl on Instagram for Good Time, who felt pressured into performing a nude scene, which was ultimately removed from the final cut of the film, and not discussing pay instead paying her with cigarettes. Bear-McClard additionally was alleged to be in contact with another underage girl and had an inappropriate relationship with an assistant on the set of Uncut Gems.[7] Bear-McClard was fired by Elara in July 2022, due to the allegations.[8]

Filmography

2010s
Release Date Title Notes
May 29, 2015Heaven Knows Whatdistributed by RADiUS-TWC
August 11, 2017Good Timedistributed by A24[9]
December 13, 2019Uncut Gemsdistributed by A24

2020s
Release Date Title Notes
August 26, 2022Funny Pagesdistributed by A24

References
  1. Yamato, Jen (April 23, 2014). "Safdie Bros Launch Elara Pictures Banner With Drama 'Heaven Knows What'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  2. Opar, Josephine (October 1, 2014). "cquires 'Heaven Knows What' Ahead Of New York Film Festival Premiere". IndieWire. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  3. Sandberg, Bryn (May 26, 2020). "The Safdie Brothers Set First-Look Deal With HBO". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  4. White, Peter (December 10, 2021). "'Chillin Island': HBO Sets Rap Nature Reality Series From Josh Safdie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  5. "HBO Original Docuseries TELEMARKETERS Debuts August 13". Warner Bros. Discovery. July 26, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  6. White, Peter (December 10, 2020). "Emma Stone To Star In Comedy Series 'The Curse' From Nathan Fielder & Safdie Brothers For Showtime". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  7. Siegel, Tatiana (March 29, 2023). "Sebastian Bear-McClard, Emily Ratajkowski's Estranged Husband and 'Uncut Gems' Producer, Accused of Sexual Misconduct by Multiple Women". Variety. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  8. Bradley, Laura (March 29, 2023). "Sebastian Bear-McClard Accused of Sexual Misconduct, 'Troubling Behavior' by Three Women". The Daily Beast. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  9. Fleming Jr, Mike (October 27, 2016). "A24 Acquires Robert Pattinson Crime Drama 'Good Time'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
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