We immerse our viewers in the new worlds. The brainchild of filmmaker Danny Lee, CALICO is an Emmy-winning, culture-defining production studio. In film + TV, CALICO has produced projects for HBO, Amazon, Hulu, Netflix, PBS, NBC, Peacock, Showtime, FOX, ESPN, and more. In advertising, CALICO has produced content for Nike, Keurig, Nissan, Head & Shoulders, Red Bull, adidas, Gatorade, Jaguar, Intel, American Express, Vitamin Water, and McDonald’s. At CALICO, we believe in unlocking the potential of any story, while being agile and efficient partners.
What was the genesis of CALICO?
In 2000, CALICO was founded to house and tell stories from a diverse perspective, in a very different entertainment climate where anything multicultural was regarded as niche. This was this story’s inciting incident. This set the wheels in motion for CALICO's first project, Rock Fresh, an intimate feature documentary about street artists making the leap from the street to the mainstream. The film bowed at the AFI Fest in 2004. Shortly thereafter, the film was snapped up by Showtime, where it made its world premiere.
What does CALICO specialize in?
We're not just observers, but participators in culture. We specialize in what we call this wheel of culture where each spoke represents a core passion of ours - whether music, sports, the arts, comedy, fashion, or lifestyle. And within that, we examine the stakes and human condition that propels each story forward.
What’s behind the name CALICO?
CALICO stemmed as a shortened version of California Company.
What sets CALICO apart from other companies?
We're filmmaker-driven. We believe story and style should elevate each other organically. We also put careful thought and take pride in every project we do, big or small. We simply care.
Since CALICO produces its own original content, are you guys available for production services?
Partnering with platforms, studios, and brands to deliver successful projects is a cornerstone of our company. If you want the CALICO touch, feel free and reach out to our reps or at hello@calico.la
I love CALICO‘s work. How can I get involved?
As a BIPOC-owned company, we believe in supporting filmmakers across the full continuum of their careers. If you’ve got the talent, let’s build.– team@calico.la