About
Westbrook Inc. is a multimedia entertainment company founded in 2019 by Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Miguel Melendez, and Kosaku Yada, with headquarters in Calabasas, California. Designed as a modern, cross-platform content studio, the company operates across film, television, digital media, and branded entertainment through divisions such as Westbrook Studios and Westbrook Media, with a mission centered on empowering diverse storytellers and producing globally resonant content.
Since its launch, Westbrook has quickly established itself as a major player in Hollywood, producing a wide range of high-profile television and film projects. Its standout film success includes the critically acclaimed biopic King Richard, which earned six Academy Award nominations and won Best Actor for Will Smith, alongside multiple wins at the Golden Globes, BAFTA Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and NAACP Image Awards. Other notable film and streaming projects include Emancipation and contributions to blockbuster franchises such as Bad Boys: Ride or Die, reinforcing the company’s presence in both prestige and commercial filmmaking.
On the television side, Westbrook has delivered a strong slate of culturally impactful and award-winning programming, most notably the Emmy-winning talk series Red Table Talk, which also earned multiple NAACP Image Awards and a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Informative Talk Show. The company also produces the Peacock drama Bel-Air, a reimagining of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, as well as projects like Cobra Kai, Welcome to Earth, and documentary-driven content such as Amend: The Fight for America and Best Shape of My Life.
Beyond traditional film and television, Westbrook has built a reputation for innovative digital and branded storytelling, earning multiple honors including Telly Awards, Webby Awards, Effie Awards, and Promax Global Excellence Awards for projects like Exposure and Best Shape of My Life. The company’s integrated model allows it to produce everything from premium scripted features to short-form digital content and immersive brand campaigns, positioning it as a forward-thinking studio in the evolving media landscape.
In its most recent phase, Westbrook continues to expand its global footprint through strategic partnerships, including a multi-picture deal with Paramount Pictures focused on developing large-scale theatrical franchises, alongside ongoing film, television, and streaming projects aimed at broad, international audiences. With a growing portfolio that spans award-winning prestige content and commercially successful entertainment, Westbrook remains a prominent force shaping the future of storytelling across platforms.
