“It has been a privilege and honor to work alongside Ridley these past 12 years,” said Brown. “I’m grateful for his and Luke’s support, and for the opportunity to continue to work with David Zucker, Mike Pruss and their amazing teams to produce original and relevant film and TV projects befitting of Ridley and the company’s legacies. I’m excited and confident about what the next few years hold for us, as we navigate the ever-changing marketplace we find ourselves in.
In addition to negotiating Scott’s and the company’s film and television deals, including its current first look partnerships with Disney/Fox and Apple; Brown runs point at the company on deciding when to deploy available funding to acquire underlying IP and develop screenplay material, and he also has secured equity and debt financing for numerous independent films .
Brown has been with the company for 12 years, starting as SVP and Head of Business Affairs in 2010 , before quickly moving up to C.O.O., and eventually being elevated to President in 2020. Brown also serves on Scott Free’s Board of Directors, and he has spearheaded the company’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives and mentorship programs. Brown Executive Produced the upcoming docu-series, , set to premiere on ABC/Hulu in Q1 of 2023, and served as a Co-Producer on Michael Rapaport’s 2010 doc . Previous stints included business and legal affairs at HBO and MGM/United Artists.