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Industrial Media
Industrial Media produces programming for various audiences across multiple platforms.
Industrial Media
Industrial Media produces programming for various audiences across multiple platforms. Its subsidiary, 19 Entertainment, co-produces American Idol for ABC and So You Think You Can Dance for FOX. Industrial Media also produces Vet Gone Wild for Animal Planet, The Wall for NBC, and the 90 Day Fiance franchise for TLC.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Los Angeles
Corporate office
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Principals
Eli Holzman
Executive Producer, 19 Entertainment and IPC
Aaron Saidman
Executive Producer, 19 Entertainment and IPC
Matt Sharp
Founder, Sharp Entertainment
Rhett Bachner
Principal, B17 Entertainment
Brien Meagher
Principal, B17 Entertainment
R.J. Cutler
Head, This Machine
Mary Robertson
Founder, Maxine
Nick Rigg
Executive Producer, Brass Monkeys Media
Simon Shalgosky
Founder, Rebel Minds Media
Daniel Brookes
Founder, Rebel Minds Media
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Industrial Media?
Industrial Media is structured as a group of independent labels within Sony Pictures Television. Each label is founder-led: Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman oversee IPC and 19 Entertainment, Matt Sharp leads Sharp Entertainment, R.J. Cutler heads This Machine, and Mary Robertson runs Maxine. SPT provides corporate oversight and financing.
How does Industrial Media source proprietary content?
Industrial Media sources content through its nine production labels, each with distinct creative networks. The group originates formats (e.g., 32 Flavors created The Valley for Bravo), acquires documentary projects (e.g., This Machine's Martha), and extends franchises like 90 Day Fiancé through Sharp Entertainment. The labels also develop formats for global adaptation via partnerships with platforms like Netflix, ABC, and Hulu.
Is Industrial Media structured as a single entity or a collection of independent studios?
Industrial Media functions as a network of founder-led production companies under Sony Pictures Television. Each label — Sharp Entertainment, IPC, 19 Entertainment, This Machine, B17 Entertainment, Maxine, 32 Flavors, Brass Monkeys Media, and Rebel Minds Media — operates independently with its own creative team and brand, while SPT provides financing, distribution, and back-office support.
What genres does Industrial Media produce?
Industrial Media produces across multiple nonfiction genres: competition formats (American Idol, Shark Tank), docuseries (Leah Remini: Scientology & the Aftermath, Quiet on Set), reality franchises (90 Day Fiancé, The Real Housewives), feature documentaries (Elton John: Never Too Late, Martha), and game shows. The group also operates 19 Recordings, a music label.
Does Industrial Media have a formal relationship with Sony?
Yes. Industrial Media is Sony Pictures Television's nonfiction group, operating as a wholly owned unit within SPT. The group's labels are acquired or partnered with SPT for distribution and financing. For example, IPC was founded in 2016 and later integrated into SPT's nonfiction division.
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