Twin Pines Entertainment Launched in Kansas City
The new studio aims to develop media content that reflects heartland audiences.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Remote Work
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Clint Kisker, Sean Kisker, and Jason Kander have launched Twin Pines Entertainment. The company maintains offices in Kansas City and Los Angeles with financial backing from Toronto-based Boardwalk Capital.
Why it matters
The founders believe that traditional Hollywood entertainment often ignores or caricatures audiences living in the American heartland. They plan to partner with professional sports teams to produce scripted, unscripted, and podcast projects that offer a more authentic regional narrative.
Twin Pines Entertainment currently operates with a staff of 12 employees across its Kansas City and Los Angeles offices. The studio is supported by capital from the Toronto-based private equity firm Boardwalk Capital.
The players
Clint Kisker
He serves as the CEO of Twin Pines Entertainment.
Sean Kisker
He serves as the head of entertainment at the studio.
Jason Kander
He serves as the head of business development at the company.
Boardwalk Capital
This Toronto-based private equity firm provides financial backing to the studio.
Todd Lieberman
He serves as an adviser to the company.
The details
The production company uses sports team fandom as a primary narrative entry point to reach regional viewers. Todd Lieberman serves as an adviser to the firm, which produces a mix of scripted, unscripted, and podcast content.
Timeline
Twin Pines Entertainment was publicly announced on October 13, 2026.
Market Landscape
The formation of Twin Pines Entertainment follows a pattern set by recent acquisitions of independent media entities by larger investment groups, such as the sale of Hello Sunshine to Candle Media. This launch reflects a broader trend of decentralized production hubs competing for market share outside of traditional coastal power centers.
Local residents in Kansas City may see new production opportunities as the company builds its regional footprint. Consumers should watch for future announcements regarding podcast and video projects that feature local sports team partnerships.
The takeaway
New production houses are increasingly looking to regional markets to find untapped stories and audiences. By leveraging sports fandom, these companies aim to challenge the cultural dominance of coastal media hubs.
Further reading
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