Talk:Todd Wiseman Jr.

COI disclosure and proposed updates

COI disclosure: I am editing this article as a paid editor on behalf of the subject. I am committed to adhering to Wikipedia's policies on neutral point of view, verifiability, biographies of living persons, and conflict of interest. I will request feedback from uninvolved editors before making substantive changes and will respect community consensus.

I am proposing updates to improve sourcing, fix citation errors, and update the article with recent developments (including The School Duel premiere and award). All proposed changes are based on reliable, independent sources. ReubenRugendo (talk) 22:19, 3 February 2026 (UTC)

Would you be willing to propose updates here and let other editors implement them? That would be preferable to you making them directly. —Ganesha811 (talk) 13:10, 5 February 2026 (UTC)

== Proposed revisions (paid contribution disclosed) ==

Hi Ganesha811,

I am receiving compensation specifically to propose updates to this article. I do not have a general paid editing arrangement on Wikipedia.

I am proposing the following revisions for independent review and welcome modification or trimming as needed to ensure compliance with Wikipedia policies.

=== Lead (proposed adjustment to final sentences) ===

Todd Wiseman Jr. (born July 15, 1987) is an American filmmaker and producer. He directed the feature film The School Duel, which premiered at the 50th Deauville American Film Festival and was later acquired for North American distribution. He co-founded the production company Hayden5 and has worked in commercial and narrative film production.

=== Hayden5 (proposed expansion) ===

Wiseman co-founded the New York-based production company Hayden5 in 2009 with Milos Silber. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company developed remote production kits that were covered by The Wall Street Journal. Wiseman left Hayden5 in 2023.

=== The School Duel (proposed expansion) ===

The School Duel premiered at the Deauville American Film Festival in 2024, where it won the Canal+ Special 50th Anniversary Jury Prize. The film later screened at the Fantasia International Film Festival and the Miami Film Festival. The acquisition for North American distribution by Altered Innocence was reported exclusively by IndieWire.

=== Six Stars (new subsection proposal) ===

Wiseman directed the short film Six Stars, which world premiered as the Opening Night selection of the HollyShorts Film Festival on August 7, 2025. The film was described by IGN as bringing Grand Theft Auto into live-action.

=== A Land Remembered (new subsection proposal) ===

Wiseman is developing a television series adaptation of the novel A Land Remembered, according to reporting by WUSF and the Tampa Bay Times.

ReubenRugendo (talk) 07:06, 17 February 2026 (UTC) ReubenRugendo (talk) 07:06, 17 February 2026 (UTC)

Thank you. Would you mind reformatting with the Template:Edit COI or the Wikipedia:Edit Request Wizard? That'll put it in the queue and I or another editor will address it soon. —Ganesha811 (talk) 15:02, 17 February 2026 (UTC)

Proposed revisions (paid contribution disclosed)

Lead (proposed adjustment to final sentences)

Todd Wiseman Jr. (born July 15, 1987) is an American filmmaker and producer. He directed the feature film The School Duel, which premiered at the 50th Deauville American Film Festival and was later acquired for North American distribution by Altered Innocence. He co-founded the production company Hayden5 and has worked in commercial and narrative film production.

Hayden5 (proposed expansion)

Wiseman co-founded the New York–based production company Hayden5 in 2009 with Milos Silber. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company developed remote production kits that were covered by The Wall Street Journal. Wiseman departed the company in 2023.

The School Duel (proposed expansion)

The School Duel premiered at the 50th Deauville American Film Festival in 2024. It won the Canal+ Special 50th Anniversary Jury Prize at the festival. The film later screened at the Fantasia International Film Festival and the Miami Film Festival. IndieWire reported that the film was acquired for North American distribution by Altered Innocence.

Six Stars (new subsection proposal)

Wiseman directed the short film Six Stars, which premiered as the Opening Night selection of the HollyShorts Film Festival on August 7, 2025. IGN described the film as evoking a live-action adaptation of Grand Theft Auto.

A Land Remembered (new subsection proposal)

Wiseman is developing a television series adaptation of the novel A Land Remembered, according to reporting by WUSF and the Tampa Bay Times.

ReubenRugendo (talk) 20:38, 19 February 2026 (UTC)

References

Reply 22-MAY-2026

Below you will see where proposals from your request have been quoted with reviewer decisions and feedback inserted underneath either accepting, declining or otherwise commenting upon your proposal(s). Please read the numbered notes within the edit request review section below for additional information on each request.

Edit request review 22-MAY-2026

Todd Wiseman Jr. (born July 15, 1987) is an American filmmaker and producer. He directed the feature film The School Duel, which premiered at the 50th Deauville American Film Festival and was later acquired for North American distribution by Altered Innocence. He co-founded the production company Hayden5 and has worked in commercial and narrative film production.
Approved.


Wiseman co-founded the New York–based production company Hayden5 in 2009 with Milos Silber. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company developed remote production kits that were covered by The Wall Street Journal. Wiseman departed the company in 2023.
Declined.


The School Duel premiered at the 50th Deauville American Film Festival in 2024. It won the Canal+ Special 50th Anniversary Jury Prize at the festival. The film later screened at the Fantasia International Film Festival and the Miami Film Festival. IndieWire reported that the film was acquired for North American distribution by Altered Innocence.
Clarification needed.


Wiseman directed the short film Six Stars, which premiered as the Opening Night selection of the HollyShorts Film Festival on August 7, 2025. IGN described the film as evoking a live-action adaptation of Grand Theft Auto
Clarification needed.


Wiseman is developing a television series adaptation of the novel A Land Remembered, according to reporting by WUSF and the Tampa Bay Times.
Declined.

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Regards,  Spintendo  08:28, 22 May 2026 (UTC)