Caliwood Pictures

CaliWood Pictures is a Los Angeles/Long Beach-based independent production and financing company founded in 2019 by producers Jina Panebianco, R. Wesley Sierk III, John D. Straley, and Michael J. Reiser. The company focuses on high-quality independent feature films driven by original voices, unique storytelling, and compelling characters across comedy, drama, and thriller genres. Its slate includes collaborations with notable talent such as Michael Shannon, Kate Hudson, Diane Keaton, Harvey Keitel, and Nicolas Cage. In 2024, CaliWood expanded its footprint by investing in international sales firm Fortitude International.