In a strategic move, Radio Silence Productions and Project X Entertainment, the creative forces behind the successful revival of the “Scream” franchise, have joined forces with studio MRC to establish a collaborative financing agreement for the production of horror and thriller features. This newly announced partnership, revealed on Wednesday, aims to deliver two to three projects annually, with an initial slate of films anticipated to be unveiled in the near future.
The collaboration solidifies the existing relationship between Project X and Radio Silence, celebrated for their joint efforts on the fifth installment of the “Scream” series, which garnered significant acclaim. Additionally, the duo collaborated on notable projects such as “Ready or Not” and the upcoming Universal vampire film, “Abigail,” directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett.
Chad Villella, Gillett, and Bettinelli-Olpin of Radio Silence expressed their excitement about the collaboration in a joint statement, saying, “To be able to formalize our alliance with Project X and work with a studio in MRC that champions original and fresh films couldn’t be more exciting to us as storytellers. We look forward to championing original movies for a global horror and thriller audience and hope to create new franchises for genre enthusiasts for years to come.”
Project X Entertainment co-founders, James Vanderbilt, William Sherak, and Paul Neinstein, echoed this sentiment in their joint statement, highlighting the collaborative spirit that has evolved between the companies. They emphasized their aspiration to explore new horizons in filmmaking and become a comprehensive resource for creative talent in the horror genre.
MRC’s Brye Adler and Jonathan Golfman expressed their enthusiasm for the partnership, citing the rare alignment of vision and entrepreneurial spirit shared by the three companies. They stated, “We are thrilled and honored to join forces with these two companies who share a love of fun and distinctive films. It is rare to find partners so like-minded and entrepreneurial, and we are excited to make a bunch of movies together!”
According to the official statement, the collaboration will prioritize creativity and storytelling over larger budgets, aiming to create a business model that is accessible to both emerging and established filmmakers. As the partnership unfolds, it is poised to contribute significantly to the landscape of horror and thriller filmmaking, promising a diverse range of engaging and distinctive projects.
