Company

Biograph was established in 1895 at the dawn of a new century. No other film company can claim the extraordinary and rich background that Biograph has had throughout the years. To this day the name "Biograph" can be found in almost every encyclopedia and book on the motion picture industry. Biograph was the first company to be contracted by the White House in 1900, the first to film the Pope at the Vatican, to be the first movie production company and to produce the first known film in Los Angeles, California and to make the first movie in Hollywood in 1910 which turned Hollywood from a small farming town to the movie and entertainment capital of the world. Biograph broadened the artistic realm of audiences, guiding motion pictures into maturity and nurturing its universal language. Many early stars developed their craft with Biograph, such as Mary Pickford, Lionel Barrymore, and Lillian Gish. This is why when Biograph is involved in any project; it instantly gains high profile status. Any film packaged, produced, and/or associated with the name of "Biograph" receives instant attention from the press and the public. From independent films, cable/television, to digital/video production and mutlimedia, you inherit the quality, and rich history that goes with Biograph. We Work with a select team of associates and use state-of-the-art technology along with artistic talent to produce superior quality productions.

Biograph also develops and produces promotional and corporate productions, including news, comedy, music, sports and live events. We bring together talented production associates that cover these wide range of genres.

Biograph also includes development, writing, talent, location shooting crews and lighting. As a full service company, we also provide the best in production, post-production and limited distribution through our associates.

Biograph's post production associates bring talent and creativity to every project, making sure that their artistic involvement brings the highest level of creativity to any project.

Biograph is the official distribution and licensing division for the titles in Biograph's library. This includes rare films from the turn of the century through 1929. Biograph also distributes other properties for television, cable, and home video/DVD.

This is why Biograph is truly the most unique independent entertainment company there is.

The American Mutoscope and Biograph Co., Inc. is a privately held corporation. For company and/or corporate information, please refer to our "Legal" page.