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Upland Studios Supports Holiday Access to David
Santa Fe, NM — December 2025 This holiday season, Upland Studios made a contribution in support of David, helping expand access to the film for children across the United States. The decision followed a personal viewing of the film and reflects Upland Studios’ ongoing belief that storytelling carries responsibility—particularly when it comes to young audiences. Access to meaningful stories plays a critical role in shaping imagination, empathy, and a sense of belonging. Upland
Preserving Legacy Is the Next Frontier of Influence
There comes a moment in every serious career when the question is no longer what’s next, but what will last. We live in a time of constant output—content, commentary, visibility. But very little of it is designed to endure. Very little is authored with the intention of becoming part of the record. That is where legacy work begins. Today, I’m honored to formally announce that Dontrell Johnson—former NFL player, respected performance trainer, and home gym architect—has been com
What We Choose to Preserve: A Year-End Note from Upland Studios
As the year draws to a close, the world grows louder. There is more to announce, more to share, more to sell, more to summarize. Timelines fill with milestones. Metrics. Momentum. At Upland Studios, we have chosen a different posture. We believe the end of a year is not a moment for amplification, but for discernment. A time to step back and ask a quieter question: What is worth carrying forward? This year, we commissioned work slowly. Deliberately. Privately. Stories shaped
Upland Studios Commissions Former NFL Player Dontrell Johnson as Its First Bespoke Client
Upland Studios Launches Bespoke Authorship Practice With Commission of Former NFL Player Dontrell Jonson
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Netflix x Warner Bros: What This Landmark Deal Means for Storytellers — and Why Independent Voices Matter Now More Than Ever
If you’ve seen the headlines about Netflix acquiring Warner Bros., you might be wondering what it means—for Hollywood, for creators, and for the future of global storytelling.
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