Quite Contrary Pictures: Fifth Season's New Division for Non-Scripted and Documentary Productions Led by Emmy-Winning Executive Mary Lisio
Fifth Season has introduced Quite Contrary Pictures, a new division dedicated to non-scripted and documentary productions, led by Emmy-winning executive Mary Lisio. Quite Contrary Pictures will house all of Fifth Season's non-scripted content, with Lisio as the president overseeing the development of documentary features, docuseries, and reality formats in collaboration with talent, production partners, and intellectual property. Lisio will be supported by senior executives from Fifth Season's nonfiction team, including executive producer Elissa Johnson, as they work closely with the studio's global team, including CEO Graham Taylor and long-time collaborator Ariel Richter.
Mary Lisio, previously the EVP of non-scripted development & production at Fifth Season, brings a wealth of experience from her time at Blumhouse Television and Ridley Scott's Scott Free and RSA Films. Her Emmy-winning work on the History Channel's "Gettysburg" and nominations for "Killing Jesus" and "Killing Kennedy" for National Geographic highlight her expertise in the non-scripted genre. Taylor praised Lisio's leadership and vision, emphasizing the establishment of Quite Contrary as a platform to further expand Fifth Season's non-scripted storytelling capabilities and adapt to the dynamic industry landscape.
Lisio expressed her excitement for the launch of Quite Contrary, noting that it represents a natural progression of Fifth Season's non-scripted content strategy. The new division will enhance their ability to create compelling non-scripted and documentary content for diverse audiences, building on the foundation laid by the Fifth Season team. The collaboration between Lisio, Taylor, Ariel, and the entire Fifth Season team is poised to deliver innovative and engaging projects that continue to push the boundaries of nonfiction storytelling.
Recent non-scripted projects from Fifth Season include "Folktales," "Death Cap: The Mushroom Murders," and the upcoming "Earth, Wind, & Fire" documentary. The studio's portfolio also features acclaimed titles such as "McCartney 3, 2, 1," "Being Mary Tyler Moore," and "Superpower." With Quite Contrary Pictures now in the mix, Fifth Season is well-positioned to further elevate its non-scripted content offerings and deliver impactful storytelling experiences to audiences worldwide.