Heretic Films is an American film production company, based in the mountain resort town of Park City, Utah. Heretic is known for working with artists, both new and established, on their passion projects.
History Heretic Films was founded in 2012 by Burton Ritchie and Ben Galecki after a short, initial incarnation as Rather Good Film, co-founded with Daniel-Konrad Cooper. Shortly after its transition to Heretic Films, Gregory Segal joined the company along with board members Kevin Pollak and Jason Alexander. Segal left the company in October 2015.
In 2014, Heretic Films ran a successful Kickstarter campaign for the documentary Misery Loves Comedy. Misery went on to premier as a 2015 Sundance Film Festival special event and was subsequently acquired by Tribeca Film.
On July 3, 2019, founders Charles Burton Ritchie and Benjamin Gelecki were found guilty of 24 federal charges related to another synthetic drug case in Nevada, after their Virginia case was overturned.
The pair was held responsible for selling 4,000 pounds, which grossed $1.6 million, of Spice/K2 within a 24-day period in 2012.
Sentencing is scheduled for January 10, 2020 in federal court
Filmography Year Film title Director Cast Notes 2011Tanzania: A Journey WithinSylvia CaminerKristen Kenney, Venance Ndibalema distribution 2014CopenhagenMark RasoGethin Anthony, Frederikke Dahl Hansenco-produced with Fidelio / Scorched Films 2014Low DownJeff PreissJohn Hawkes, Elle Fanning, Glenn Close, Peter Dinklage, Flea, Lena Headey, Caleb Landry Jonesco-produced with Bona Fide Productions / Epoch Films 2014Big Significant ThingsBryan ReisbergHarry Lloyd, Krista Kosonenco-produced with Uncorked Productions 2014Misery Loves ComedyKevin PollakTom Hanks, Kevin Smith, Jimmy Fallon, Amy Schumer, Jon Favreau, Whoopi Goldberg, Judd Apatow, Martin Short, Bobby Cannavale, Jason Reitman, Bob Saget, Janeane Garofaloco-produced with Ashton & Becky Newhall and Barry Katz 2014Welcome To MeShira PivenKristen Wiig, James Marsden, Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Wes Bentley, Linda Cardellinico-produced with Bron Studios / Gary Sanchez 2014Eating AnimalsChristopher Dillon Quinn co-produced with Natalie Portman 2015The StaremasterSean Linezo co-produced with Kevin Smith
Awards Year Film title Award Film festival 2011Tanzania: A Journey Within Best Documentary, Honorable Mention Best Documentary Best World Showcase Best Documentary Best Documentary Buffalo Niagara Film Festival Long Island International Film Expo SoHo International Film Festival SoHo International Film Festival Albuquerque Film Festival 2014Copenhagen Grand Jury Award (Best Narrative Feature) Special Jury for Acting: Frederikke Dahl Hansen Grand Jury (Best Narrative Feature) Director's Choice Award Audience Award (Best Narrative Feature) Jury Prize (Best Narrative Feature) Florida Film Festival Gasparilla Film Festival Gasparilla Film Festival Sedona Film Festival Slamdance Film Festival Woods Hole Film Festival 2014Low Down Cinematography Award Dramatic: Christopher Blauvelt Best Actress Elle Fanning Sundance Film Festival Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2014 Big Significant ThingsAudience Award: Excellence in Poster Design: Corey Holms SXSW Film Festival
References
External links Heretic Films Heretic Films - IMDb