OUR STORY
We're creators of mind-bending horror & adrenaline-Fueled action
Founded in 2020 by industry veterans Ty Leisher and Eric Brodeur, Exit 44 Entertainment is an independent film production, financing, and sales company specializing in adrenaline-pumping action and mind-bending horror. Leisher brings nearly a decade of experience in film sales and acquisitions, while Brodeur is a seasoned picture editor with a notable track record working with major studios like Paramount, New Line, and Netflix.
With a comprehensive approach to filmmaking from concept to distribution, Exit 44 has produced, financed, and/or sold over 25 films, including THE WEIGHT, starring Molly Quinn (Castle, Suicide Squad) and Cameron Cuffe (Krypton), THE HAUNTING OF THE MARY CELESTE starring Richard Roundtree (Shaft) and Emily Swallow (The Mandalorian), ABIGAIL BEFORE BEATRICE starring Olivia Taylor Dudley (The Magicians) and Riley Dandy (Christmas Bloody Christmas), and Dread Central’s VAL.
Exit 44 prioritizes data-driven financial models to mitigate investor risk and consistently delivers high-quality films and TV shows that captivate audiences. The company’s success is evident through its solidified position as an emerging production company, driven by strong relationships and partnerships with leading talent agents, managers, distributors, and studios, paving the way for continued growth in 2023.
Eric Brodeur
As a producer and picture editor, Eric Brodeur brings over a decade of cross-genre experience working with studios such as Paramount, Warner Brothers, Blumhouse, and Netflix, and films including Transformers: The Last Knight, The Nun, The Grudge, Ouija, He’s All That, and Irish Wish.
His experience also includes low-budget independent films such as Filly Brown, which launched the career of Gina Rodriguez, and Sundance Film Festival winner The Sessions, starring Helen Hunt, whose performance garnered Oscar, BAFTA, and other nominations for Best Supporting Actress. His recent credits include The Weight (Molly C. Quinn) and The Haunting of the Mary Celeste (Richard Roundtree).
Drawing on his experience on both studio and independent films, Eric understands how to solve story problems in the cutting room by levering existing footage in unconventional ways. As a writer and producer who understands the inner workings of the studio process, he brings a unique perspective in the development and production of an engaging and cost-effective film.
Ty Leisher
Ty Leisher, co-founder of Exit 44 Entertainment, boasts nearly a decade of experience in film sales and acquisitions. Since establishing Exit 44 Entertainment in 2020 with collaborator Eric Brodeur, he has successfully produced, financed, or sold over 25 films.
Ty’s expertise spans the entire filmmaking process, from concept to distribution. Under his leadership, Exit 44 has delivered standout projects like “The Haunting of the Mary Celeste,” “Val,” and “11th Hour Cleaning,” captivating audiences worldwide.
Known for crafting concept-driven horror and action films, Ty’s unique global market perspective adds depth to his projects. His feature directorial debut, “11th Hour Cleaning,” received critical acclaim, solidifying his status as a rising industry talent. The crime thriller web series, “Bullets,” earned accolades from Bluff Magazine as “better than Rounders,” while Ty’s writing garnered recognition from prestigious organizations, including the Sundance Film Festival.