XYZ Films

Armed with a keen eye for international chaos, XYZ Films launched in Los Angeles during 2008. Co-founders Aram Tertzakian, Nate Bolotin, and Nick Spicer built an empire by hunting down raw action and horror films that mainstream studios ignored. Their early catalog defined a specific taste for visceral storytelling, featuring The Raid: Redemption and its sequel The Raid 2. These Indonesian martial arts spectacles arrived on US screens with a punch that Hollywood often smoothed over.

The studio expanded beyond acquisitions to become a powerhouse producer for streaming services. They backed Netflix originals like I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore and Apostle, proving their reach extended well beyond foreign rights deals. By late 2026, the company had licensed over 200 titles while maintaining a distinct brand identity rooted in unfiltered content.

Leadership changes marked the end of an era when co-founder Nate Bolotin stepped down in October 2026 after nearly twenty years. Tertzakian and Spicer continue to steer the ship, releasing new projects like the documentary Capturing Bigfoot and the body horror trailer for Mum, I'm Alien Pregnant. Recent partnerships, including a collaboration with Vixens for a Kristen Stewart project, show the company remains active in shaping the independent landscape. [edit]