Scott Glassgold on ‘Seasons’ and Hollywood’s Hunt for Internet Talent and the Next ‘Backrooms’
Office With a View: The 12:01 Films founder talks about how studios went from asking to fire internet directors to now paying a premium for them The post Scott Glassgold on ‘Seasons’ and Hollywood’s Hunt for Internet Talent and the Next ‘Backrooms’ appeared first on TheWrap .
In 2020, Scott Glassgold sold a short story titled "My Wife and I Bought a Ranch" to Matt and Harrison Query on Reddit's r/nosleep. The story went on to become a movie called "Seasons," now produced by Glassgold and distributed by Amazon MGM Studios. The film, written and directed by Drew Hancock, stars Lily James, Jack Reynor, and Ron Perlman.
Initially, the story was posted on Netflix but later shifted to Amazon. Glassgold, a producer and literary manager, has been selling short stories from Reddit and other parts of the internet to Hollywood for over a decade. He co-produced "Seasons" with Dan Cohen, Shawn Levy, Dan Levine, James Wan, and Michael Clear. Glassgold founded 12:01 Films and runs Ground Control, a management company for screenwriters, authors, and filmmakers.
He has sold more than 40 short stories and produced films like "Prospect" and "Tarot." Glassgold spoke with The Wrap about the shift in Hollywood's attitude towards internet-bred directors and how he finds talent on the internet. He noted that resistance to unproven talent has significantly decreased and that studios are now prioritizing emerging talent and original ideas.
He also discussed the decision-making process for selecting original creators versus established filmmakers, emphasizing that it's case-by-case and dependent on the individual's talent and vision.
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