Making cool sh*t, with cool people.
Unrealistic Ideas is an award winning full-service production company formed by TV & film veterans Mark Wahlberg, Archie Gips and Stephen Levinson with the sole focus of elevating the non-fiction television, film & digital landscape.
We develop and produce premium nonfiction storytelling about extraordinary people, fascinating worlds, and unforgettable true stories. We partner with filmmakers, producers, talent, and rights holders to tell stories with cinematic ambition, broad appeal, and culturally relevant impact.
Whether it's a groundbreaking documentary, an ambitious unscripted series, or an unexpected true story, we're always looking for projects that entertain, inspire, and connect audiences around the world.
Whether it's a groundbreaking documentary, an ambitious unscripted series, or an unexpected true story, we're always looking for projects that entertain, inspire, and connect audiences around the world.
Our Approach
We believe great nonfiction storytelling starts with extraordinary access, compelling characters, and a clear point of view.
We are drawn to ambitious people, high-stakes worlds, and true stories that reveal something larger about culture, business, sports, entertainment, and the human experience. By partnering closely with filmmakers, producers, talent, and rights holders, we develop premium documentaries and unscripted series that combine cinematic storytelling with broad audience appeal.
Whether uncovering hidden worlds, following larger-than-life personalities, or exploring defining cultural moments, our goal is always the same: create stories that entertain, resonate, and leave a lasting impression.
We are drawn to ambitious people, high-stakes worlds, and true stories that reveal something larger about culture, business, sports, entertainment, and the human experience. By partnering closely with filmmakers, producers, talent, and rights holders, we develop premium documentaries and unscripted series that combine cinematic storytelling with broad audience appeal.
Whether uncovering hidden worlds, following larger-than-life personalities, or exploring defining cultural moments, our goal is always the same: create stories that entertain, resonate, and leave a lasting impression.
The Team
Mark Wahlberg
Partner
Archie Gips
Partner/ President
Stephen Levinson
Partner
David Wendell
Head of Documentary
Rob Traegler
Head of Formats
Martha Chaput
Head of Production
Dylan Woodhouse
Head of Digital
James Gips
Head of Operations
Mark Newton
Head of Post
Ciria Cordero
Head of Finance
Danielle Romero
Post Coordinator
Katie Lord
Clearance