Participant Media is a media company that produces and finances films, documentaries, and television shows. The company was founded in 2004 by Jeff Skoll, the first president of eBay, and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. Participant Media is known for producing socially relevant films such as An Inconvenient Truth, The Help, and Spotlight. The company has won numerous awards for its films, including several Academy Awards. In addition to producing films, Participant Media also operates a digital network called Pivot, which features original programming and acquired content.