Christopher Woodrow

Biography

Christopher Woodrow (born 1977) is an American entrepreneur, financier, and film producer recognized for his significant role in financing and producing a diverse slate of independent and commercial films. He has been instrumental in bringing numerous critically acclaimed and commercially successful movies to the screen, often through companies he founded.

Born on July 19, 1977, in Syracuse, New York, Woodrow has made a name for himself in the film industry by focusing on the financial and executive aspects of production. He founded and served as chairman and CEO of Worldview Entertainment, a motion picture company that financed and produced over 30 feature films. These films garnered significant attention, earning numerous Academy Award nominations and wins, including a Best Picture Oscar.

His credits as a producer or executive producer are extensive and span a variety of genres. Some of his notable films include:

• "Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)" (2014): An executive producer on the film that won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
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• "Black Mass" (2015): An executive producer for this crime drama starring Johnny Depp.
• "Hacksaw Ridge" (2016): An executive producer on the Mel Gibson-directed war drama.
• "Manglehorn" (2014): A producer on this drama starring Al Pacino.
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• "Joe" (2013): A producer on this drama starring Nicolas Cage.
• "Killer Joe" (2011): An executive producer on this critically acclaimed crime thriller.
• "The Green Inferno" (2013): A producer of this horror film.
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• "The Immigrant" (2013): A producer on this period drama.
• "Tulip Fever" (2017): An executive producer.
• "American Made" (2017): A co-executive producer.

In 2015, Woodrow launched a new finance and production venture called Vendian Entertainment, which aimed to fund several star-driven commercial films annually. He has also continued to innovate in film finance, founding MovieCoin in 2017, a cryptocurrency-based entertainment finance company, and Media Capital Technologies in 2019, a specialty finance company that invests in premium content. Media Capital Technologies later closed a multi-year co-financing deal with Lionsgate in 2023.

Christopher Woodrow's career demonstrates a consistent focus on the financial structuring and strategic production of feature films, contributing to a diverse range of cinematic works.