Entertainment that brings people together, not apart.

Friendly Fire Studios is an independent production company founded by Rob Schneider, making comedy, drama, and unscripted content for the tens of millions of Americans who want something worth watching.

Who We Are What We Make
"We're here to make people laugh, tell great stories, and build a business that proves you don't need to preach to profit."
The Friendly Fire Studio Manifesto

Who We Are

An independent studio built on a simple idea: the best entertainment doesn't preach — it connects.

Our Mission

We make comedy that's genuinely funny and drama that's truly dramatic — the kind of stories that remind people of real life, common sense, and the things that actually matter: family, friendship, freedom, hard work, and having a good time without being talked down to.

We believe the best entertainment makes you laugh, cry, think, and feel something real. That's what Friendly Fire Studios exists to create: honest, entertaining content made by people who actually like their audience.

Our Vision

We're building the leading independent entertainment company for the vast, underserved audience of Americans who value traditional values, wholesome humor, and authentic storytelling.

We're connecting talented creators who want to make real, entertaining stories with audiences tired of preachy, predictable content. We want Friendly Fire to be the name audiences trust — the studio that always delivers something worth watching.

What We Stand For

Six principles that guide every project we greenlight and every story we tell.

01

Entertainment First

Stories should entertain, not lecture. We make content people want to watch, not content they're told they should watch.

02

Common Sense

Content that reflects real life, real people, and real values. No ivory tower perspectives — stories grounded in how people actually live.

03

Creative Freedom

Artists free to create without ideological gatekeeping. The best stories come from genuine creative vision, not corporate mandates.

04

Fiscal Discipline

AI-enhanced production, lean operations, smart budgeting. Every dollar is treated like our own, because it is.

05

Audience Respect

We make content for our audience, not at them. Every project starts with a simple question: would we want to watch this?

06

American Values

Family, faith, freedom, hard work — the backbone of great stories and the foundation of the American experience.

What We Make

Entertainment you can share with the whole family — funny, loving, and heartwarming. The kind of stories built on the principles and values a lot of us grew up with.

Comedy That Brings People Together

Laugh-out-loud comedy the whole family can enjoy in the same room — warm, clever, and genuinely funny, never mean-spirited.

Stories With Heart

Drama and characters with real warmth — about family, friendship, second chances, and the things that actually matter.

The Feeling You Remember

The humor and heart of the entertainment many of us grew up with — timeless values, told for today's audience.

Our full slate of films, series, and originals is kept private to protect the work in development. Verified investors can explore the complete project lineup, talent, and details inside the portal.

View the Slate in the Investor Portal

Not Starting from Scratch

Friendly Fire Studios enters the market with a proven content library that's already generating recurring revenue. This isn't a bet on an unproven concept — it's a studio with a track record and existing IP value.

Our library includes Rob Schneider's existing film catalog, an active YouTube channel with surging viewership, and the rights to the Animal 2 sequel — the follow-up to a film that grossed over $100M globally.

Real Rob (Seasons 1 & 2) Netflix Original
Woke Up in America Fox Nation
Daddy Daughter Trip Active & Growing
Animal 2 (Sequel Rights) In Development
Rob Schneider YouTube Surging Growth

The People Behind the Projects

A founding team with decades of combined experience in comedy, film, and building entertainment audiences love.

Rob Schneider

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

SNL veteran and star of The Animal, Deuce Bigalow, and Real Rob, with a comedy brand and 7M+ social followers. Rob brings instant audience recognition, a proven content library, and the creative vision behind the studio.

Andrew Doyle

Executive & Host

British comedian and author of Free Speech and Why It Matters, and creator of the satirical character Titania McGrath. A sharp voice for free expression with a loyal international audience.

Martin Gourlay

Executive

The operational backbone of the studio. Martin brings the management expertise that turns creative vision into finished content — keeping every project on budget, on schedule, and at the highest quality.

Graham Linehan

Creative

Creator of Father Ted, Black Books, and The IT Crowd — some of the most beloved comedies in television history. Graham brings a rare level of creative quality and lasting commercial appeal to FFS.

Let's make something worth watching.

Whether you're a creator looking for a home, a partner with a story to tell, or just want to follow along — we'd love to hear from you.