Mattioli Productions Company

Mattioli Productions Company is an independent film production and distribution company based in New York City and owned by founder AJ Mattioli. The company describes itself as Trans-owned and Queer-operated, and it focuses on telling LGBTQIA+ stories through globally distributed films and series. Its catalog spans short films to full-length series, and its stated mission is to entertain, educate, and empower audiences through authentic queer representation. The company operates across two main functions: production and distribution. Under its production arm it develops and produces queer-focused film and series content, while its distribution arm, referred to as Mattioli Distribution, works with LGBTQ+ owned outlets as part of a "keep your money rainbow" initiative. The company positions itself against what it calls "Rainbow Capitalism," emphasizing queer liberation and community support rather than purely commercial Pride marketing. Mattioli Productions is led by AJ Mattioli, a Queens-born, New York City-based Trans producer and director with more than 16 years in the entertainment industry. The company's work has been featured or recognized by outlets and institutions including the Queens Museum, the United Nations, The New York Times, The Advocate, Huffington Post, Gay Star News, and Go Magazine. It has collaborated with LGBTQ+ celebrities such as Sasha Velour, Shakina Nayfack, Bob the Drag Queen, Cory Wade, Rain Dove, Vincent DePaul, Carmen Carrera, and Miss Fame. As a self-described "pay it forward" company, Mattioli Productions donates a portion of its profits to charity and relies in part on donations and investments from fans to fund its films. It maintains a direct contact channel at info@mattioliproductions.com and accepts support through platforms such as Venmo. The company remains active in independent queer filmmaking and distribution.

Mattioli Productions Company was founded by AJ Mattioli, a Queens-born, New York City-based Trans producer and director. According to the company's own account, AJ Mattioli has more than 16 years of experience in the entertainment industry and has become a prominent figure in independent queer filmmaking, described by Times Square Gossip as someone who "could very well be considered the voice of the LGBT community in the independent film world." The company was built around the goal of producing and distributing LGBTQIA+ stories at a time when such representation remained limited in mainstream media. Its work has been recognized or featured by a range of institutions and outlets, including the Queens Museum, the United Nations, The New York Times, The Advocate, Huffington Post, Gay Star News, and Go Magazine. Over time, Mattioli Productions expanded from production into distribution, creating Mattioli Distribution to place queer content with LGBTQ+ owned outlets through its "keep your money rainbow" initiative. The company has collaborated with numerous LGBTQ+ celebrities and creators, including Sasha Velour, Shakina Nayfack, Bob the Drag Queen, Cory Wade, Rain Dove, Vincent DePaul, Carmen Carrera, and Miss Fame. Sarah Schetter, an entertainment professional with 20 years of experience across film, live performance, photography, and education, has served as executive assistant and has worked with the company since its first film. Mattioli Productions operates as a privately held, independent company. It describes itself as a "pay it forward" business that donates a portion of profits to charity and relies on fan donations and investments to fund productions. The company remains active, continuing to produce and distribute queer films and series while advocating for queer liberation over what it terms "Rainbow Capitalism."

• AJ Mattioli founds Mattioli Productions Company in New York City.

• Company produces its first film, with Sarah Schetter joining from the start.

• Mattioli Distribution launches the "keep your money rainbow" initiative with LGBTQ+ owned outlets.

Trans-owned, Queer-operated independent production and distribution company focused on authentic LGBTQIA+ representation, explicitly opposing "Rainbow Capitalism" and supporting community-owned outlets.

• Short films

  LGBTQIA+ short films produced and distributed by the company.

• Full-length series

  Queer series content spanning multiple episodes.

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