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Executive Producer · Independent Film Supporter

Backing bold stories worth watching.

Beyond emerging technology, I invest in artists, ideas, and independent film projects that take real creative swings. This page highlights current features I'm supporting as an executive producer — with festival momentum, press coverage, and room for the next chapter.

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Films currently featured
Sundance
Premiere momentum
SXSW
Festival launch energy
Why Film

Supporting independent storytelling with range.

These investments sit at the intersection of creativity, risk, and cultural relevance. The current slate leans into genre, comedy, festival discovery, and the kind of filmmaking that still feels handmade in the best way.

Creative risk
Distinctive concepts with a point of view
Festival traction
Selected and launched through high-visibility premieres
Talent-forward
Collaborations with standout directors, casts, and crews
Expandable slate
Designed to grow without redesign drama
Current Film Investments

Festival premieres, sharp concepts, real momentum.

Two current films, two very different flavors: a neon absurdist comedy that hit Sundance and a meta family horror-comedy that debuted at SXSW.

Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass poster art
Festival / Poster Art
Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
Sundance 2026 · Executive Producer
Sundance 2026Executive ProducerComedy

Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass

Directed by David Wain and starring Zoey Deutch, Jon Hamm, John Slattery, Ken Marino, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Ben Wang, and Sabrina Impacciatore, this comedy follows Gail after her fiancé cashes in a celebrity "free pass," sending her into a Hollywood revenge odyssey of escalating absurdity.

"A zany, unhinged, gloriously bonkers comedy that has no interest in prestige or awards-season polish, and that's precisely its charm."

— SLUG Magazine

Why it stands out

  • •Premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
  • •Stars Zoey Deutch as Gail and Jon Hamm playing himself.
  • •Picked up by Sony Pictures Classics following Sundance.

Selected notes

  • •Fast, ensemble-driven comedy with old-school screwball energy.
  • •A Hollywood satire with cult-comedy DNA from David Wain and Ken Marino.
  • •Built for audiences who still enjoy movies that are allowed to be weird and funny at the same time.
Family Movie cast image
First Look / Festival Still
Family Movie
SXSW 2026 · Executive Producer
SXSW 2026Executive ProducerMeta Horror-Comedy

Family Movie

Co-directed by Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick and starring the Bacons as a fictional filmmaking family, Family Movie turns a low-budget slasher shoot into a real murder mess, blending horror-comedy chaos with family dynamics and festival-ready charm.

"Blood Is Thicker Than Corn Syrup in Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's Charming Horror-Comedy."

— TheWrap

Why it stands out

  • •Launched at SXSW 2026 as a high-concept, family-made genre piece.
  • •Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick direct and star with Sosie and Travis Bacon.
  • •Meta setup: a family making horror movies suddenly lands in one.

Selected notes

  • •Balances genre playfulness with a genuinely collaborative family hook.
  • •Built from indie-scale filmmaking energy, not studio smoothness.
  • •A smart fit for festival audiences who like horror with personality.
More to Come

The slate is still growing.

Future projects

This page is designed to expand. New investments will be added here as they move into production and festival circuits.

Diverse genres

The current slate spans comedy and horror-comedy. Future projects may include drama, documentary, and genre-bending work.

Ongoing discovery

Independent film is about finding the next voice before the crowd does. That search continues.

All views expressed are Scott's own. Film investment details are shared for informational purposes. For speaking or advisory inquiries, visit the main portfolio.

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