Maven Screen Media

Maven Screen Media operates as a multi-platform media and entertainment company, focusing on the development, production, and financing of content for film, television, and digital platforms. Established in May 2011 as Maven Pictures by producers Celine Rattray and Trudie Styler, the New York-based firm was rebranded to Maven Screen Media in July 2020. This change signaled an expansion from its original film-centric slate to embrace the growing market for television and short-form digital content.

The company was founded by two seasoned producers with distinguished careers. Celine Rattray, an Oxford University graduate in Mathematics and Philosophy, transitioned into media through roles at McKinsey & Company and as Director of Marketing and Business Development at HBO. Before co-founding Maven, she was a partner at Plum Pictures and president of Mandalay Vision, producing over 40 films, including the Golden Globe-winning "The Kids Are All Right". Trudie Styler has an extensive background as an actress, director, and producer, having founded Xingu Films and produced notable titles like "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels," "Snatch," and "Moon". Their combined experience forms the foundation of Maven's strategy: producing high-quality, commercially viable, and cost-efficient content.

A core tenet of Maven Screen Media's mission is to increase the representation of women both in front of and behind the camera. The company actively develops projects with strong female leads and narratives that explore social issues, aiming to address the gender disparity prevalent in the film industry. The business model involves developing intellectual property, financing projects through equity, and producing a slate of three to five projects annually. This includes a mix of commercial titles for wide release and prestige, art-house films. In August 2020, the company secured investment from the UK Creative Content EIS Fund to bolster its expansion into UK-based film, TV, and digital projects. Their filmography includes acclaimed features such as "American Honey," "The Kindergarten Teacher," "Girl Most Likely," and "Golda".

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