Words + Pictures
Entertainment ProvidersNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Words + Pictures is a New York-based production studio focused on creating high-end nonfiction content. Founded in 2021 by Connor Schell and Chernin Entertainment, the company draws on leadership from the team behind the 30 for 30 franchise, including The Last Dance and O.J.: Made in America. Its work spans a variety of genres and formats, with an emphasis on culturally relevant storytelling. Projects from the studio have premiered at major film festivals such as Sundance, Toronto, and Cannes, and have earned top honors including Academy Awards, Peabody Awards, Emmys, and BAFTAs. Beyond producing, Words + Pictures serves as a creative production partner and offers strategic guidance to other nonfiction storytellers. In January 2026, ESPN and Words + Pictures announced a six-part docuseries chronicling Saban's life and career.