AWA Studios is a first-of-its-kind comic book and digital media publisher. Led by a team of entertainment and Marvel alumni, AWA has cast aside legacy models of the comic book industry to build a modern multimedia studio—by and for creators.
“AWA incentivizes its creators by giving them ownership of their labor and a stake in AWA. This is a creative business and you can’t succeed without having people who are incentivized to do great work.”
— STACEY SNIDER, SISTER
Campside is a podcast company delivering big, tentpole shows. Intricately structured, meticulously reported stories from the best journalists in the world.
“We want to support creators wherever they are and in whatever format they work. Podcasting is a medium that we’re all personally obsessed with. They’re so addictive and binge-worthy.”
— STACEY SNIDER, SISTER
Led by founder and CEO Olly Bengough, KOKO is an artistic community and cultural institution with 120 years of history. In the past KOKO has hosted over 500 shows per year, holding an exceptional legacy in helping to launch some of the most important musicians of the modern era from Dua Lipa, Amy Winehouse, Stormzy, Skepta, Dave, H.E.R, Childish Gambino, Brockhampton, Janelle Monae, Halsey and more. KOKO has always been a favourite of the stars and the new KOKO will continue on its mission to support and empower the next generation of musicians - by creating more spaces to artists to play and livestream in the building, supporting talent on the new KOKO Radio station and through the new KOKO Foundation.
"It’s never been more important to support the next generation of artists and storytellers to collaborate, innovate and share their work...[and] it’s this connective power of music and the arts that Olly and his team are harnessing as they develop KOKO into London’s first next generation global entertainment experience.
— ELISABETH MURDOCH, SISTER
South of the River Pictures produces striking and original scripted comedy and drama with an authored, indie sensibility. They believe that we explore who we are through stories, and that to do so properly we need to hear not just brilliant and well-established voices, but previously unheard ones too. Their aim is to take risks to protect the vision of all those they work with, in order to find and tell unique narratives that have something to say about the world in which we live.
Founded by acclaimed publishing executive Molly Stern, Zando is an independent publisher that offers a new model to connect inspiring authors to the audiences they deserve—and helps readers find new books to love. They work with a select group of beloved public figures, platforms and institutions, publishing a carefully chosen slate of books that reflect those partners’ authentic passions and interests. The goal: Sparking meaningful cultural conversations, reaching a devoted new audience of readers ... and upending the bestseller list.
"Molly’s vision for Zando exemplifies SISTER’s cultural mission and commitment to seek out, nurture and support the very best creative talent. With some of the most celebrated and iconic publications of the last decade under her belt, Molly has an eye for a great story and the ear of those who write them..."
— ELISABETH MURDOCH, SISTER