Mary Lisio Launches Quite Contrary Pictures With Fifth Season

Mary Lisio's Bold Move into Unscripted Territory

Mary Lisio is shaking up the world of unscripted television with her latest venture – Quite Contrary Pictures. Teaming up with the powerhouse Fifth Season, Lisio announced the launch of this new production company, which promises to redefine documentary and unscripted programming. The dynamic duo aims to leverage the agility and independence of a standalone banner while drawing on the expansive resources and clout of a global giant.

Lisio, who will helm Quite Contrary as president, joins forces with executive producer Elissa Johnson. This move is seen as a natural progression from their successful run at Fifth Season, previously known as Endeavor Content. According to a statement, Quite Contrary Pictures will be Fifth Season’s dedicated home for all things unscripted.

Industry Leaders Applaud the New Venture

The buzz around Quite Contrary is palpable. Fifth Season's CEO, Graham Taylor, sung praises of Lisio's leadership and vision, noting, "Mary is a singular executive. Her expertise and vision are the reason we’ve been able to build the impressive non-scripted slate we have today." Taylor emphasized the flexibility and potential growth this new setup entails.

Lisio herself is eager to embark on this journey, stating, "Quite Contrary is a natural evolution of the work we’ve done at Fifth Season for years." With her eyes set on captivating audiences worldwide, she expressed gratitude for the continuous support from key collaborators.

Lisio's Impressive Track Record

Mary Lisio's reputation in the industry is well-earned. Her accolades include an Emmy win for the History Channel's "Gettysburg," and nominations for Nat Geo's "Killing Jesus" and "Killing Kennedy." Her journey boasts pivotal roles at Blumhouse Television, Ridley Scott's Scott Free, and R.J. Cutler's Actual Reality Pictures.

As Quite Contrary Pictures gears up for its next big project, the anticipation is high for their upcoming documentary focusing on Earth, Wind, & Fire, directed by Questlove. This follows the studio’s successful past projects like "McCartney 3, 2, 1" on Hulu, "Being Mary Tyler Moore" on HBO, and Sean Penn’s "Superpower" on Paramount+.

With such a formidable lineup, Quite Contrary Pictures and Fifth Season are poised to make a significant impact in the world of unscripted TV.