Nicky Weinstock and Andrea Bucko Launch Their New Production Company, Sweetheart Entertainment
Producers Nicky Weinstock and Andrea Bucko Launch Sweetheart Entertainment at Cannes
Producers Nicky Weinstock and Andrea Bucko have officially launched a new production company, Sweetheart Entertainment, at the Cannes Film Festival. This announcement coincides with both producers showcasing their films in competition strands at the prestigious event.
Weinstock produced Clarissa, which is being featured in Directors’ Fortnight, while Bucko served as a producer on James Gray’s Paper Tiger. Both films have been acquired by the distribution company Neon.
Nicky Weinstock brings considerable experience to the new venture. He founded Invention Studios and previously held the position of creative head at Red Hour Films alongside Ben Stiller. He also served as Executive Vice President of Chernin Entertainment. Weinstock’s notable credits include the acclaimed Apple TV+ series Severance, as well as films such as Dinner in America, Thelma, and Escape at Dannemora.
Andrea Bucko, whose recent work includes executive production roles on Osgood Perkins’s Longlegs, Gus Van Sant’s Dead Man’s Wire, and Werner Herzog’s Bucking Fastard—which stars Rooney Mara and Kate Mara—adds a wealth of talent to the partnership.
“At a time when the entertainment industry—and frankly the world—are in such urgent need of creativity, boldness, and joy, we are thrilled to provide a home for writers and filmmakers of uncommon courage and excellence,” Weinstock stated.
Bucko expressed enthusiasm about their collaborative efforts, noting, “I have had the great luck to work with brilliant creators from across the creative spectrum and across the globe, but I’ve never before had the ability or the funding to race right out and make things. Andrea and I are so grateful for that privilege and for our teamwork; this should be wildly fun.”
She further shared the vision for Sweetheart Entertainment: “Through Sweetheart Entertainment, we’re striving to champion films that stay with people after the credits roll—stories that are emotionally honest, visually bold, and grounded in real human experience. Whether it’s a thriller, a drama, or something more unconventional, we’re drawn to projects that challenge audiences, spark conversation, and create a lasting emotional connection globally.”
