Independent finance and distribution outfit Osmosis Global is aggressively expanding its international distribution footprint, anchoring its latest slate expansion with a massive wave of high-profile true crime acquisitions alongside premium factual content.
Led by founder Chris Grant and president Eli Shibley, the New York-headquartered company, originally launched in 2023, is rapidly scaling its catalog. The latest expansion introduces an array of true crime documentaries, event docuseries, and unscripted titles, broadening Osmosis Global’s reach across major networks and global streaming giants including Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video, The CW, and Tubi.
A Major Push into True Crime
True crime remains a core pillar of Osmosis Global’s growth strategy. The distributor has locked down international rights to a diverse, multi-platform lineup of investigative series and crime documentaries tailored for global audiences.
Key true crime titles driving the expanded slate include:
- My Killer Father: The Green Hollow Murders (3×60’): Produced by This Is Just A Test and commissioned by Paramount+ in North America.
- How Not to Rob a Bank (1×120’): A feature-length documentary produced by Electric Avenue and Vespucci for Amazon Prime Video.
- Crime Nation (10×120’ / 10×60’): A heavyweight true crime series added via a broader package deal with The CW network, produced by Candle True Stories.
- Vanished: The Heather Elvis Case (3×60’): A gripping missing-person investigative series produced by True Case Films for Tubi.
- Stalked (3×60’): Produced by Workparty for Sky New Zealand.
- World’s Most Wanted: The Devil of Prachtig (4×60’): A multi-part docuseries from See It Now Studios.
Uncovering the Stan Lee Controversy
In a notable addition to its true crime and investigative portfolio, Osmosis Global has secured the distribution rights to Stan Lee: The Final Chapter (produced by Convrsly Productions). Diverging from traditional celebratory biopics, this hard-hitting documentary pivots into true crime territory, exploring the real-life abuse, fraud, and financial exploitation the legendary comic book creator allegedly suffered at the hands of his inner circle during his final years.
Source: C21 Media
