Ley Line Entertainment
Ley Line Entertainment, LLC is an American production company focused on content development, production, and financing in film, television, stage, and music, formed in spring 2018 by Tim Headington and Theresa Steele Page to foster new and established talent while pursuing unique stories.[1] The company has produced acclaimed works including the Academy Award-winning film Everything Everywhere All at Once by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, which earned seven Oscars including Best Picture, and David Lowery's arthouse fantasy The Green Knight.[1] Other notable projects encompass On Swift Horses, Death of a Unicorn, and stage productions like & Juliet, reflecting its commitment to diverse creative endeavors across media formats.[2]Founding and Leadership
Establishment and Founders' Backgrounds
Ley Line Entertainment was established in spring 2018 by film producer Tim Headington and music industry executive Theresa Steele Page as an independent company specializing in content development, production, and financing across film, television, theater, and music.[1][3] The venture aimed to support both emerging and established talent in creating distinctive narratives, drawing on the founders' complementary expertise in entertainment and business.[4] Its public launch occurred on December 11, 2018, coinciding with announcements of early projects such as a stage musical adaptation of The Invention of Hugo Cabret and a documentary on Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson.[5] Tim Headington, born in 1950, built his career initially in the energy sector, founding Headington Oil in Oklahoma City in 1978 after being inspired by his geologist father; the Dallas-based firm focuses on oil exploration and has contributed to his status as a billionaire.[6] Transitioning into film, Headington partnered with producer Graham King on ventures including GK Films, co-producing acclaimed works such as The Departed (2006), Hugo (2011), Argo (2012), and serving as executive producer on World War Z (2013); he also established Tango Entertainment prior to Ley Line.[4][7] His production credits extend to independent films like The Green Knight (2021) and Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022), reflecting a shift toward diverse, narrative-driven projects.[8] Theresa Steele Page brought prior experience from the music and advertising sectors, where she played a key role in managing and advancing the careers of globally recognized artists, though specific artist names remain undisclosed in public records.[1] Her transition to film production aligned with Ley Line's multimedia focus, contributing to credits on titles such as Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) and Death of a Unicorn (2025).[9] Together, the founders leveraged Headington's financing acumen from oil and film alongside Page's creative oversight from music to position Ley Line as a versatile entity in independent entertainment.[10]Organizational Structure and Key Personnel
Ley Line Entertainment functions as a boutique independent production and financing entity, structured to support content development across film, television, stage, and music, with centralized oversight by its principal. Co-founded in spring 2018 by film producer and financier Tim Headington and executive Theresa Steele Page, the company emphasizes fostering talent through a lean operational model without a publicly detailed hierarchical chart.[5][3] Headington, credited as producer on films such as Argo (2012) and World War Z (2013), contributes primarily in financing and production capacities, while Page handles day-to-day leadership.[5] Theresa Steele Page serves as Principal, managing all projects and development; her prior experience includes executive roles in the music industry, where she oversaw artist careers for acts like Britney Spears, NSYNC, and Backstreet Boys, alongside advertising.[1] The core team comprises specialized directors and creative executives reporting under this oversight:- Alex Moran, Director of Television: An AFI Conservatory graduate with prior roles at Circle of Confusion and Skybound Entertainment, focusing on TV development.[1]
- Lauren Shelton, Director of Features: A University of Texas at Austin alumnus with experience at Universal Pictures, Vertigo Entertainment, and AwesomenessTV, leading film initiatives.[1]
- Kaylee Madrid, Creative Executive: Supports features, television, and theater; holds a degree from Fitchburg State University and has worked at Skydance Media, The Walt Disney Studios, and Mayhem, Inc.[1]
- Rheagan Kearney, Creative Executive: Assists the features group; a University of Texas at Austin graduate.[1]