CREATING STORIES THAT CHALLENGE, INSPIRE, AND ENDURE.

Arclight Productions specializes in award-winning documentaries and cinematic brand collaborations, each crafted with vision and purpose. Our films have been featured on Netflix, Prime Video, PBS, and other major platforms, including Chinatown Punk Wars, an Emmy®-nominated deep dive into L.A.’s infamous punk music scene. Arclight's distinct approach to nonfiction storytelling has shaped projects with renowned institutions such as the Library of Congress, National Geographic, and Smithsonian, bringing history, science, and the arts to life. That same expertise has been tapped by brands and major movie studios—including Warner Bros., Universal, and MGM—to produce exclusive entertainment content. Grounded in authenticity and superb craftsmanship, Arclight creates bold narratives that evoke emotion, shift perspectives, and leave a lasting impact.


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Arclight is led by Emmy®-nominated filmmaker Steven Kochones, whose films illuminate cultural movements, iconic artists, and pivotal moments in history. He has directed and produced award-winning documentaries that have premiered at major festivals and streamed globally, including Chinatown Punk Wars (PBS), Country: Portraits of an American Sound (Prime Video), and Who Shot Rock & Roll (Tribeca World Premiere). His collaborations with National Geographic, the Library of Congress, and Annenberg Foundation have resulted in acclaimed films that expose and examine the forces shaping our world. He is a member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and Producers Guild of America.