Funko Awarded 2018 Best Documentary Feature Film from San Diego Film Awards
20 April 2018 - 10:30PM
Funko, Inc. ("Funko,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:FNKO), a leading
pop culture consumer products company, today announced that its
“Making Fun – The Story of Funko” documentary will be available
exclusively on Netflix in May 2018. Created by Eddie Grace Arts
& Film, the documentary has also been awarded the Best
Documentary Feature Film by the San Diego Film Awards.
“Making Fun – The Story of Funko” takes a closer look at Funko’s
fandom, filled with joy, ambition, and adversity, and the company’s
approach to creating highly coveted collectibles. For the past 20
years, Funko’s story has centered around the fans and the global
community that arose from their unique passion within the
collectibles industry. This film explores how pop culture has
permeated all aspects of life on a global scale and will be made
available to more than 125 million Netflix members globally in over
190 countries worldwide this May.
“It is an honor to receive the San Diego Film’s Best Documentary
Feature Film award for ‘Making Fun – The Story of Funko’ and to
bring this story to viewers worldwide on Netflix,” said Brian
Mariotti, CEO of Funko. “This film is a testament to the passion of
our dedicated fan base, which was captured by The Eddie Grace Arts
& Film crew who devoted two years traveling around the globe to
tell the stories of the exceptional individuals who have shaped the
story of Funko. We are incredibly proud to bring so many people
together to share their passions and to share our own journey to
becoming one of the leading creators and innovators of licensed pop
culture products today.”
Funko was honored with the Best Documentary Feature Film award
during the fifth annual San Diego Film Awards, which celebrates
excellence in over 27 film categories. Held at the Humphreys by the
Bay, this event brings San Diego’s film community together to
celebrate and recognize filmmakers, cast and crew that have
excelled in their craft.
About Funko, Inc.
Headquartered in Everett, Washington, Funko is a leading pop
culture consumer products company. Funko designs, sources and
distributes licensed pop culture products across multiple
categories, including vinyl figures, action toys, plush, apparel,
housewares and accessories for consumers who seek tangible ways to
connect with their favorite pop culture brands and characters.
Learn more at https://funko.com/, and follow us on Twitter
(@OriginalFunko) and Instagram (@OriginalFunko).
About Eddie Grace Arts & Film
Eddie Grace Arts & Film produces feature length documentary
programs for theatrical release, television and all source outlets.
Coverage includes remote locations worldwide. Eddie Grace
productions are recognized globally for innovative and cinematic
approaches to documentary filmmaking.
Media Contact:Julia Young,
ICRFunkoPR@icrinc.com 203-682-8200
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
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