Court 13 is an independent collective of filmmakers co-founded in 2004 by director Benh Zeitlin and based in New Orleans, producing acclaimed work including Beasts of the Southern Wild and Wendy. Its nonprofit arm, Court 13 Arts, is a New Orleans 501(c)(3) whose mission is to grow and sustain the city's cinema culture through visual literacy, creative education and community collaboration. The collective also helps emerging filmmakers realize ambitious projects, supporting films such as Burning Cane and Give Me Liberty. It is a cornerstone of New Orleans' independent film community.
Run by: Benh Zeitlin — Co-Founder/Director, Eliza Zeitlin — Co-Founder
Known for: Beasts of the Southern Wild · Wendy · Glory at Sea · Burning Cane · Give Me Liberty
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Film offices covering New Orleans
- Film New Orleans (City of New Orleans Office of Film)New Orleans · 25% base + bonuses up to 40%
Offices near this location, and the one covering the whole state. Proximity is not jurisdiction: confirm with the office before relying on it for permits.
Other companies near New Orleans
- ElkinsNew Orleans · 11 titles
- Court 13 PicturesNew Orleans · 6 titles
- Windy Hill PicturesNew Orleans · 6 titles
- Mayhem ProductionsNew Orleans · 5 titles
- Andertainment GroupNew Orleans · 4 titles
- Lagniappe FilmsNew Orleans · 4 titles
- Mission Media ProductionsNew Orleans · 4 titles
- Studio ReleasingNew Orleans · 4 titles