Arclight Productions

03/01/2025

David Johansen, the frontman and last surviving member of proto-punk band New York Dolls, who went on to act in films such as "Scrooged," has died.

12/18/2024

At Arclight, we celebrate the moments that illuminate our lives—the stories that inspire, the connections that matter, and the memories that endure. In that spirit, we wish everyone a joyful holiday and a New Year filled with peace, prosperity, and endless possibilities. Here’s to luminous and stellar storytelling in 2025!

12/04/2024

We are thrilled to share that "Chinatown Punk Wars" took home a first-place trophy at the 2024 National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards! The film was recognized for its focus on diversity in music, with the judges lauding a story that “goes beyond the punk wars in Chinatown and explores entrepreneurship, racism, societal othering, and an intriguing era for the LA music scene." Winners were announced in all categories during a ceremony at the Millennium Biltmore in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, December 1. We are proud to have produced this film for PBS SoCal and thank Los Angeles Press Club for this extraordinary accolade.

11/01/2024

Great news! "Chinatown Punk Wars" has been nominated for three National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards. Winners will be announced Sunday, December 1, 2024. Read the PBS SoCal press release here: https://buff.ly/48x6Epa. And watch the doc here: https://shorturl.at/cFmME

10/30/2024

In honor of the World Series, we proudly share “SPORT: IOOSS & LEIFER” (2010), our documentary spotlighting Sports Illustrated photographers Neil Leifer and Walter Iooss. These legends chronicled 50 years of sports, capturing unforgettable moments in baseball, football, basketball, boxing, the Olympics, and more. Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Serena Williams, and Michael Phelps are just a few of the iconic athletes they photographed. The film includes insights from Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana, three-time Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee, and sports personality Colin Cowherd. When you freeze the action of sports into single frames, the results are stunning and timeless. Now streaming on Kanopy: https://buff.ly/3YxYqca

10/11/2024

Nearly 10 years have passed since we produced "Sink or Swim: Designing for a Sea Change,” and severe weather events continue to batter our coastal communities. The film was commissioned by The Annenberg Space for Photography, which asked us to explore architecture’s role in combatting climate change and rising sea levels. We covered the rebuilding of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, the deadly lessons of Hurricane Sandy, and the promise of "resilient" design saving lives around the globe. While the crisis remains, humanity has hope. Now streaming on Kanopy: https://buff.ly/3YuMnO1

10/01/2024

Check out the new spot our brand team produced for the California Science Center, promoting the IMAX 3D film “Blue Whales 3D.”

09/27/2024

In our 2018 film "America's Library," we dove into American history through a unique collaboration with The Library of Congress, which granted rare access to its vast collection of historical treasures—the largest in the world. The film explores key events in the American experience with commentary from notable figures such as Tom Brokaw, Cokie Roberts, George Will, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and Civil Rights icon John Lewis. Watch the documentary on Kanopy: https://buff.ly/4ekqUN2

09/11/2024

Our classic documentaries on the art of photography are now streaming on Kanopy, which gives free access to movies using your library card. These films were originally commissioned by The Annenberg Foundation to play on the immersive 4K screens at The Annenberg Space for Photography in L.A. and can now be seen by everyone. Get a free Kanopy account and watch here: https://shorturl.at/rD26t.

07/03/2024

Take a sneak peek at space shuttle Endeavour's new home, courtesy of our friends at the California Science Center.

First look at a few of the exhibits