Votiv, a Production Company on the Ropes: How They Snatched Life Rights for Sydney Sweeney's Boxing Drama 'Christy'
In a bold move, indie production company Votiv has emerged as the unlikely champions of the biographical sports drama "Christy," which stars Sydney Sweeney as Christy Martin, a former professional boxer who defied odds to achieve success and overcome personal tragedy. The film's success is a significant coup for Votiv, a scrappy outfit that has built its reputation on supporting artists and producing innovative stories.
"We're trying to intersect art and commerce," says Brent Stiefel, Votiv's founder and CEO. "We founded this business to support artists and let them realize their visions. If we can help with that while operating a sustainable business, we'll be a success." This mission is reflected in the company's approach to film development, which involves engaging with projects at an early stage to shape the narrative and ensure that the artist's vision is preserved.
Votiv's journey began in 2011 as a management company for musicians, but it soon expanded into feature filmmaking. The company has released over a dozen films, ranging from comedies to dramas to documentaries, and aims to release between three to four movies annually. Its most recent project, "Tow," premiered at Tribeca earlier this year, and the company is now eager to see its latest endeavor, "Christy," hit theaters.
According to Justin Lothrop, head of film and television at Votiv, the company's efforts paid off when it managed to secure the life rights for Christy Martin's story. "This was a project that we had the opportunity to buy the life rights on some years ago," he says. "Christy is an amazing human being and her story is incredible. We knew it would make a compelling movie, and it's so exciting to be able to share it with the world."
The partnership between Votiv and Martin proved to be a winning combination, as the company was able to outmaneuver other companies to bring this remarkable true story to the big screen. Sweeney's transformation into Christy Martin has been widely praised, and the film's success is a testament to Votiv's commitment to producing artist-driven stories.
For Stiefel, the ultimate goal for Votiv is still to have its films shown in theaters, rather than relying on streaming platforms. "Being creative at heart, we'd love for every one of our films to make it into theaters," he says. As Votiv continues to grow and expand its reach, this vision remains a driving force behind the company's mission to support artists and bring innovative stories to audiences around the world.
In a bold move, indie production company Votiv has emerged as the unlikely champions of the biographical sports drama "Christy," which stars Sydney Sweeney as Christy Martin, a former professional boxer who defied odds to achieve success and overcome personal tragedy. The film's success is a significant coup for Votiv, a scrappy outfit that has built its reputation on supporting artists and producing innovative stories.
"We're trying to intersect art and commerce," says Brent Stiefel, Votiv's founder and CEO. "We founded this business to support artists and let them realize their visions. If we can help with that while operating a sustainable business, we'll be a success." This mission is reflected in the company's approach to film development, which involves engaging with projects at an early stage to shape the narrative and ensure that the artist's vision is preserved.
Votiv's journey began in 2011 as a management company for musicians, but it soon expanded into feature filmmaking. The company has released over a dozen films, ranging from comedies to dramas to documentaries, and aims to release between three to four movies annually. Its most recent project, "Tow," premiered at Tribeca earlier this year, and the company is now eager to see its latest endeavor, "Christy," hit theaters.
According to Justin Lothrop, head of film and television at Votiv, the company's efforts paid off when it managed to secure the life rights for Christy Martin's story. "This was a project that we had the opportunity to buy the life rights on some years ago," he says. "Christy is an amazing human being and her story is incredible. We knew it would make a compelling movie, and it's so exciting to be able to share it with the world."
The partnership between Votiv and Martin proved to be a winning combination, as the company was able to outmaneuver other companies to bring this remarkable true story to the big screen. Sweeney's transformation into Christy Martin has been widely praised, and the film's success is a testament to Votiv's commitment to producing artist-driven stories.
For Stiefel, the ultimate goal for Votiv is still to have its films shown in theaters, rather than relying on streaming platforms. "Being creative at heart, we'd love for every one of our films to make it into theaters," he says. As Votiv continues to grow and expand its reach, this vision remains a driving force behind the company's mission to support artists and bring innovative stories to audiences around the world.
. It's like they think they can just own someone's story and profit off it without giving a dime back. I mean, what about Christy Martin herself? Did Votiv even consult her on the film before buying those rights? 
It's all about the benjamins for these production companies, not about telling an accurate or respectful story.
How do they plan on making each one stand out when everyone's just churning out content for the sake of it?
just saw this news about Votiv snatching life rights for Sydney Sweeney's boxing drama 'Christy' and I'm super hyped 
! I mean, who wouldn't want to see a biographical sports drama about a female boxer on the big screen? The fact that Votiv was able to secure the life rights and bring this incredible true story to life is just amazing 
. It's clear that they're all about supporting artists and bringing innovative stories to audiences, which I think is super cool 
. And can we talk about Sydney Sweeney's transformation into Christy Martin? Game changing 
! The fact that Votiv wants their films shown in theaters instead of just streaming it online shows me they value the cinema experience and want to create a memorable experience for viewers 
. This is definitely a win-win situation for everyone involved 
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just saw that Votiv snagged life rights for Sydney Sweeney's boxing drama 'Christy' - what a win for them! They've always been about supporting artists and preserving their visions, which is so admirable 
. I love how they're focused on bringing films to theaters, it's like they want the cinematic experience to be special again 
. And can we talk about Sydney Sweeney's transformation into Christy Martin? Iconic 
. Votiv is def making waves in the film industry and I'm excited to see what they come out with next! 
. The fact that they were able to outmaneuver others for this project speaks volumes about their commitment to artist-driven storytelling. It's all about bringing unique stories to the big screen and giving artists a platform to share their visions 
Brent Stiefel's mission to intersect art and commerce is something I can totally get behind - it's all about finding a balance between making films that resonate with audiences and doing what's best for the artists involved 
The only thing I wish they'd focus on more is getting their films into theaters instead of relying on streaming platforms - can't we just go back to the days of cinematic magic and communal movie-going experiences? 
they're really making a difference in bringing her incredible true story to the big screen. it's inspiring to see brent stiefel and justin lothrop working so hard to support artists and let them realize their visions 
they're doing what they say, putting art over commerce - that's something we should all strive for 