Who We Are

The
Wild 7
Story

A decade building a global community of filmmakers. From Sundance to the Oscars, from Cape Cod to Cannes — we find the stories the world needs to see and bring them to life.

10+

Years of Cinema

To Build a Global Community

Wild 7 was founded on a simple belief: great stories can come from anywhere, and reach everywhere. We partner with independent voices and give their work the platform it deserves — from development through global distribution.

2×

Academy Award NominatedThe Apprentice (2024) — Sebastian Stan & Jeremy Strong

30+

CountriesDistribution footprint across six continents

Major Festival CircuitsCannes · Sundance · TIFF · Telluride · Venice · Berlinale

10+

ProductionsFeature films across crime, drama, documentary, and action

What Drives Us

Our Values

See Things Globally

We come from all over the world. Sharing new ideas and stories from underrepresented storytellers is at the core of our business. Cinema has always been the most powerful way to cross borders — we believe that more than ever.

Change the Game

We don’t believe in the way it’s always been done. Data, speed, efficiency — bringing audiences what they want, when they want it, on the platform they’re already using. The industry is changing fast. We’re changing with it.

Build Momentum

We’ve seen what momentum can do. Whether it’s raising capital, casting the lead, or building new relationships with distributors — we’re always ready to make our next move. Momentum is a choice, and we choose it every day.

Execute with Precision

We create high-quality films our audiences feel passionate about. That means not only knowing what a great story looks like, but knowing how to make it work behind the scenes — production, distribution, marketing, and everything in between.

The Village

Meet the Wild 7 Team

Kyle Stefanski

Producer & Actor

Co-founder of Wild 7 Films. Producer and actor with credits across the full Wild 7 catalog, including Mob Cops and The Apprentice.

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Mike Hermosa

Director & Producer

Director and producer bringing a global eye to Wild 7’s slate. Known for driving both creative vision and operational excellence.

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Gustavo Nascimento

Producer

Producer with deep international roots, Gustavo brings Wild 7’s global-first philosophy to life on every project.

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Ryan Moore

Director & Producer

Director and producer focused on community-driven storytelling and finding the next great independent voice.

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Our Community

Our Village

Creating memorable stories requires a collaborative, community-driven approach to filmmaking full of different roles, skills, and experiences. We love this industry and partnering with all of the amazing people who bring it to life.

Jonathan RosseExecutive Producer

Benjamin KramerExecutive Producer

Dmitry ShamisMarketing and Brand

David VangrovProduction Coordinator

Lukas FletcherProduction Coordinator

Paris DylanCo Producer

Tony LugoAssociate Producer

Jamar HartFashion Stylist

Abdel BandaSpecialty Investments

Alexandra LaskyPublic Relations

Our History

A Decade
of Cinema

Wild 7 Films was built on the conviction that independent cinema deserves a global stage. Founded by a team of producers and directors who had seen firsthand how great stories get lost in the system, we set out to build something different.

From our first productions to the Oscar-nominated The Apprentice, every film in our catalog represents a bet on bold storytelling, underrepresented voices, and the power of cinema to move people across borders.

Today we partner with the world’s leading distributors, operate across 30+ countries, and remain as committed as ever to finding the next story the world needs to see.

Key Milestones