As a creative studio shaping the future of culture and commerce, studio.stadium operates at the intersection of narrative and brand. From award-winning films (East of the Wall, The Novice) to branded entertainment and long-term content partnerships, we’re built to meet the moment. Our work spans feature development, campaign and social-first creative, and scalable brand storytelling—powered by a network of directors, photographers, and creators who flex to the ask.We develop in-house to incubate the next wave of independent cinema, while serving as a creative and operational engine for brands—whether launching adidas kit reveals or designing content models that evolve with need.At our core: we believe great stories move people, shift culture, and build lasting value—on screen, in-feed, and everywhere in between.
To learn more about our projects in development, please contact:
Ryan Hawkins
Head of Development
ryan@stadiumcreativegroup.com
The Novice
Produced by Ryan Hawkins, The Novice follows a queer college freshman who joins her university's rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat. The Novice won Best Picture, Best Actress in a Leading Role and Best Director at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, was nominated for 5 Independent Spirit Awards including Best Picture and Best Director, and is currently available on Showtime. Directed by Lauren Hadaway.
East of Wall
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East of Wall is a docu-fiction film about female resilience in a marginalized, neglected corner of the American West. After the death of her husband, Tabatha - a young, tattooed, rebellious horse trainer - wrestles with financial insecurity and unresolved grief, all while providing refuge for a group of wayward teenagers on her broken-down ranch in the Badlands of South Dakota. With a cast of predominantly non-professional actors playing themselves, this is a deeply authentic portrayal of the modern American West, told by the women and girls who live it. Directed by Kate Beecroft.
East of Wall received the Audience Award for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival NEXT section.
