Participant was founded in 2004 by Jeff Skoll, with a commitment to producing entertainment with socially relevant themes. As the leading media company dedicated to entertainment that inspires audiences to engage in positive social change. Participant’s content and social impact mandate speak directly to the rise of today’s “conscious consumer,” representing over 2 billion consumers who are compelled to make impactful content a priority focus. Through its worldwide network of traditional and digital distribution, and aligned with partnerships with key non-profit and NGO organizations, Participant is positioned uniquely within its industry to engage a rapidly growing audience while bringing global awareness and action to today’s most vital issues.
Participant has produced more than 100 feature and documentary films that have collectively earned 82 Academy Award® nominations and 19 wins and have highlighted some of the most pressing issues of our time. Initially focused on film, over the past decade Participant has expanded to become a multi-platform content company, annually producing up to six narrative feature films, six documentary films, three episodic television series, and over 20 hours of digital short form programming.
