Josh Penn, Producer of ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ Launches Serenade, Production Company for Narrative and Documentary Films (EXCLUSIVE)

Home Film News Apr 30, 2026 10:07am PT Josh Penn, Producer of ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ Launches Serenade, Production Company for Narrative and Documentary Films (EXCLUSIVE) By Brent Lang Plus Icon Brent Lang Executive Editor BrentALang Latest Josh Penn, Producer of ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ Launches Serenade, Production Company for Narrative and Documentary Films (EXCLUSIVE) 7 minutes ago Jeremy Strong Starring in Escape Thriller ‘The Passenger’ From Director Magnus von Horn, FilmNation Launching Sales in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE) 21 hours ago Why Diane Kruger Wanted to Make Nazi Drama ‘Amrum’: ‘There’s a Sense of History Repeating Itself’ 23 hours ago See All Serenade Josh Penn, the Academy Award-nominated producer behind “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” has launched Serenade, a new production company focused on documentary and narrative films. Serenade’s first film, “The Oldest Person in the World,” was directed by Sam Green and premiered at Sundance this year where it earned an enthusiastic critical reception. Penn’s credits include “Monsters and Men,” “32 Sounds” and “The White House Effect,” the latter of which earned two Emmy nominations. Related Stories Webby Awards 2026 Winners Revealed, Variety Among Honorees