Palantir Veterans Launch Founders Films with Pro-America, AI-Powered Slate

Former Palantir executives Shyam Sankar, Ryan Podolsky, and Christian Garrett are launching Founders Films, a production company focused on pro-American, AI-powered content. The slate includes a 9/11 rescue story, "Atlas Shrugged" adaptation, and "Operation: Pineapple Express" about Afghanistan withdrawal. The venture reflects conservative media expansion and challenges traditional Hollywood dominance.

Founders Films, a newly established Dallas-based production company backed by executives from Palantir, is seeking investors to fund its ambitious slate of film and TV projects. The company, led by Shyam Sankar, Ryan Podolsky, and Christian Garrett, aims to produce content that celebrates American exceptionalism and military might, with a focus on conservative themes and values.

The production company's pitch deck, first reported by Semafor, outlines a range of projects including a feature film about the evacuation of the World Trade Center on 9/11, a three-part adaptation of Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged," and a movie about the 2020 assassination of Iranian military officer Qasem Soleimani. Other projects include "Operation: Pineapple Express," a film about the U.S.'s withdrawal from Afghanistan, and "The Greatest Game," a multi-season spy thriller exploring China's global ambitions.

Founders Films' proposed projects are notable for their explicit pro-American and pro-Israeli themes. The company's pitch deck argues that Hollywood has become more ideological, cautious, and less entertaining, leaving large segments of viewers underserved. The company aims to fill this gap by producing films that celebrate American and Israeli military prowess and push for a return to the patriotic blockbusters of the 1980s and 1990s.

The venture reflects a broader trend of conservative media expansion into the entertainment industry. While previous efforts have had varying degrees of success, Founders Films aims to be a major player in this space, challenging the cultural dominance of traditional Hollywood studios.

The company's proposed slate of projects is diverse, ranging from feature films to unscripted documentaries about influential figures like Elon Musk and Admiral Hyman Rickover. Founders Films also plans to engage in co-financing projects with other studios, distribute films itself, and build its own brand partnerships.

The success of Founders Films will depend on its ability to secure the necessary funding and attract talented artists and creatives. If successful, the company could join other right-leaning media bases like The Daily Wire as a significant producer of conservative films and TV shows.

References:
[1] https://www.thewrap.com/founders-films-right-wing-production-company-seeks-investors/
[2] https://www.semafor.com/article/07/20/2025/founders-films-aims-to-remake-hollywood-with-patriotism-palantir-and-ayn-rand