Artisan Entertainment

Artisan Entertainment was a film distribution and production company founded in 1984, known for releasing independent and lower-budget films. It helped bring diverse and unique movies to broader audiences, often focusing on genre films, documentaries, and indie titles. The company played a significant role in the late 1990s and early 2000s before being acquired by Lionsgate in 2003. Its work contributed to expanding the reach of independent cinema and providing an alternative to major studio releases.