Obscured Releasing is an American film distribution company founded in 2025 by RJ Millard and Bill Guentzler. The company has distributed Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter (2025), Endless Cookie (2025), and Starman (2025), with upcoming features that include Westhampton (2025), She's the He (2025), and Blue Film (2025).
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Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 2025 |
| Founder | RJ Millard, Bill Guentzler |
| Headquarters | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Website | www |
History
editIn October 2025, Obscured acquired U.S. distribution rights to Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter (2025), a documentary directed by Zeberiah Newman and executive produced by Jamie Lee Curtis, featuring '90s fitness and nutrition influencer Susan Powter.[1] In the same month, Obscured also acquired distribution rights to Endless Cookie (2025), an animated documentary directed by half-brothers Seth Scriver and Pete Scriver.[2] The film went on to earn a nomination for Best Documentary Feature at the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards.[3]
In December 2025, Obscured acquired distribution rights to Westhampton (2025), a feature film directed by Christian Nilsson and starring Finn Wittrock, RJ Mitte, Jake Weary, Amy Forsyth, Joy Suprano, Sam Strike, and Tovah Feldshuh.[4]
In January 2026, Obscured acquired distribution rights to Starman (2025), a documentary directed by Academy Award nominee Robert Stone, featuring space engineer and sci-fi author Gentry Lee.[5]
Later that month, Obscured also acquired rights to She's the He (2025), a trans coming-of-age comedy directed by Siobhan McCarthy, starring Misha Osherovich and Nico Carney. Misha Osherovich went on to earn a nomination for Best Breakthrough Performance at the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards.[6]
In February 2026, Obscured acquired rights to Blue Film (2025), a queer psychological thriller directed by Elliot Tuttle, starring Kieron Moore and Reed Birney, and executive produced by Birney and Eric Kohn.[7]
Filmography
edit| Release date | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2025 | Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter | [1] |
| December 5, 2025 | Endless Cookie | [2] |
| February 6, 2026 | Starman | [8] |
| May 8, 2026 | Blue Film | [7] |
Upcoming
edit| Release date | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 | She's the He | [6] |
| 2026 | Westhampton | [4] |
References
edit- 1 2 Carey, Matthew (2025-10-01). "Obscured Releasing Acquires 'Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter,' Doc On Fitness Pioneer Who Created An Empire Then Disappeared". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- 1 2 Lang, Brent (2025-10-28). "Animated Documentary 'Endless Cookie' Sells to New Distribution Company Obscured Releasing (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ↑ Lang, Jamie (2025-12-04). "Independent Spirit Awards Nominates Three Animated Titles". www.cartoonbrew.com. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- 1 2 Lang, Brent (2025-12-12). "'Westhampton' With Finn Wittrock, RJ Mitte and Jake Weary Acquired by New Distributor Obscured Releasing (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ↑ Lang, Brent (2026-01-07). "Obscured Releasing Buys 'Starman,' Documentary About Space Engineer and Author Gentry Lee (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- 1 2 Gajewski, Ryan (2026-01-28). "Trans Comedy 'She's the He' Lands Release After Spirit Awards Nomination (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- 1 2 Erbland, Kate (2026-02-09). "The Controversial 'Blue Film,' Rejected by Mainstream Film Festivals, Is Picked Up by Obscured Releasing". IndieWire. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ↑ "IFC Center - Starman". IFC Center. Retrieved 2026-02-10.