Every great story starts with an idea.
About Water Street is a boutique development and production company dedicated to creating premium film, television, micro drama series, music videos, adapted and original intellectual property. We write, produce and develop timeless stories from concept to delivery.
Featured Work
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![Premium Micro Drama - A high-stakes culinary micro-drama series produced by Rivr Media. It follows an elite chef, Troy Davenport (Jackson Tiller), who loses his career and reputation overnight, only to team up with fiercely independent chef Corrine M]()
Dash of Fire
A high-stakes culinary micro-drama series produced by Rivr Media. It follows an elite chef, Troy Davenport (Jackson Tiller), who loses his career and reputation overnight, only to team up with fiercely independent chef Corrine Miller (Grace Swanson) to rebuild and take on his ruthless ex-partners in a national cook-off.
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Choosin' Texas (Official Music Video)
Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" is a cinematic music video starring Ella Langley, Luke Grimes, Ava Phillippe, Miranda Lambert, Kaitlin Butts and others. Water Street's Marc Cotter and Joe Bilella wrote the narrative dialogue, helping shape the music video into a story-driven short film that celebrates the heart of Texas and modern country music.
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Rival Hearts
When soccer’s golden boy Leo Vale (Sam Myerson) shocks the world by abandoning Vanguard United for bitter rivals Kingsport, ambitious young reporter Maya Cruz (Nicole Mattox) becomes obsessed with the truth behind the transfer. Her investigation pulls her straight into the orbit of Nico Rojas (Antonio Rosello), Vanguard’s volatile new striker–a gifted underdog with a dangerous past tied to Leo and the club’s powerful owner.
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The Sound of Everything
A deeply personal memoir and creative philosophy by acclaimed composer, producer, and sonic branding pioneer Jonathan Elias. More than the story of an extraordinary career, from composing iconic film scores and the MTV theme to collaborating with legends like Bono, David Bowie, Yes, and Joni Mitchell, it is an exploration of creativity itself.
Where vision meets execution.
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Established in 2015, Water Street Films is an independent development and production company co-founded by Joe Bilella and Marc Cotter in New York City. Since its inception, the company has developed an original slate of more than 60 projects spanning feature films, television, and premium micro dramas. Water Street also develops content across a wide range of narrative formats, including music videos, books, speeches, and branded storytelling.
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Our process is built on partnership. We begin by understanding your vision, then develop a tailored proposal with a defined scope, timeline, and deliverables to keep every project on track. Whether we're developing original IP or adapting existing material, we bring the same creative discipline and collaborative approach to every project. From first conversation to final delivery, our goal is simple: create exceptional work while building lasting relationships.
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From independent filmmakers to global brands, we work with clients who value creativity, collaboration, and craftsmanship. Our partners include producers, directors, writers, platforms, artists, entrepreneurs, and businesses looking to develop meaningful stories and compelling content across every stage of the creative process.
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