EP128 | Making films at Scott Free (guest Michael Pruss)

Published: April 2, 2021, 10 a.m.

b"One of the most asked questions that we get from young filmmakers is; How do you get your short films seen by Hollywood production companies? If this has been the burning question that has kept you awake at night, get ready for today's special episode with SCOTT FREE producer Michael Pruss! \\n\\nAfter beginning his career at Steven Spielberg\\u2019s company DreamWorks in 2005, Michael Pruss worked at Paramount Pictures as an assistant in Production & Development before joining Focus Features as a Creative Executive in 2007. While at Focus, Michael worked on such projects as Gus Van Sant's Academy-Award winning MILK starring Sean Penn, THE AMERICAN, starring George Clooney, and the animated feature CORALINE from Henry Selick. Since joining Scott Free in 2013, Michael has produced EQUALS, Kristen Stewart\\u2019s short\\u2013film directorial debut, COME SWIM, NEWNESS, ZOE,AMERICAN WOMAN, EARTHQUAKE BIRD, and most recently Gabriela Cowperthwaite\\u2019s THE FRIEND, a true story based on the Esquire article of the same name, starring Jason Segel, Casey Affleck, & Dakota Johnson.\\nIn this episode Mike & Mike talk about how Pecci's short film 12KM brought them together, they discuss how Pruss became a sought after Hollywood producer, how he finds new talent, and their love of everything Tokyo. \\n\\nThis is the episode where we drop the official information about the development of Mike Pecci's 12 Kilometers with Ridley Scott's production company SCOTT FREE!\\n\\nMichael Pruss IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2165590/\\n\\nInstagram: @RidleyScottCreativeGroup \\n\\nMike Pecci's IG:instagram.com/mikepecci\\n\\nILWP's IG:instagram.com/inlovewiththeprocesspod\\n\\nILWP Subreddit: www.reddit.com/r/inlovewiththeprocess\\n\\nYell at Spotify here to allow you to rate podcasts: community.spotify.com/t5/Ideas/ct-p/newideas\\n\\nEmail us to see 12KM: inlovewiththeprocess@gmail.com\\n\\nFeaturing Music by \\n\\nCode Elektro :www.codeelektro.com | Beta Maxx | Orkla Drive: @orkladrive | Night Rider 87 | Acryl Madness\\n\\nThe Episode is Sponsored by: Puget Systems: puget.systems/go/inlovewiththeprocess\\n\\nSupport our show by signing up for a 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/InLoveWithTheProcess\\n\\nILWP Sponsor Page: www.inlovewiththeprocess.com/sponsors"