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'''Scott Beck''' (born October 22, 1984) and '''Bryan Woods''' (born September 14, 1984) are an American filmmaking duo. They co-wrote the [[ |
'''Scott Beck''' (born October 22, 1984) and '''Bryan Woods''' (born September 14, 1984) are an American filmmaking duo. They created the story for and co-wrote the [[post-apocalyptic]] [[science fiction film|science fiction]] horror film ''[[A Quiet Place (film)|A Quiet Place]]'' (2018), and wrote and directed the [[supernatural thriller]] ''[[Nightlight (2015 film)|Nightlight]]'' (2015), the [[slasher film|slasher]] film ''[[Haunt (2019 film)|Haunt]]'' (2019), and the science fiction [[action thriller]] ''[[65 (film)|65]]'' (2023).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Macomber |first=Shawn |date=March 27, 2015 |title=Q&A: Directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods on Shining a ''Nightlight'' |work=[[Fangoria]] |url=http://www.fangoria.com/new/qa-directors-scott-beck-and-bryan-woods-on-shining-a-nightlight/ |url-status=dead |access-date=February 10, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150330011542/https://www.fangoria.com/new/qa-directors-scott-beck-and-bryan-woods-on-shining-a-nightlight/ |archive-date=March 30, 2015}}</ref> |
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== Lives and careers == |
== Lives and careers == |
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Beck was born in [[Denver, Colorado]] and Woods was born in [[Davenport, Iowa]]. Both were raised in [[Bettendorf, Iowa]]. While attending the [[University of Iowa]] together, the two founded [[Bluebox Films]] and made the films ''Her Summer'' and ''[[University Heights (film)|University Heights]]''. The pair secured a development deal with [[MTV Films]] after winning [[MTVU]]'s Best Film on Campus competition with the film.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Peters |first=Chris |date=May 5, 2017 |title=Alumni filmmakers Scott Beck, Bryan Woods strike deal with Paramount Pictures |work=Iowa Now |url=https://now.uiowa.edu/2017/05/alumni-filmmakers-scott-beck-bryan-woods-strike-deal-paramount-pictures}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Myers |first=Scott |date=May 13, 2019 |title=Go Into the Story Interview: Scott Beck and Bryan Woods |work=Go Into the Story |url=https://gointothestory.blcklst.com/go-into-the-story-interview-scott-beck-and-bryan-woods-f77318378aea}}</ref> |
Beck was born in [[Denver, Colorado]] and Woods was born in [[Davenport, Iowa]]. Both were raised in [[Bettendorf, Iowa]]. While attending the [[University of Iowa]] together, the two founded [[Bluebox Films]] and made the films ''Her Summer'' and ''[[University Heights (film)|University Heights]]''. The pair secured a development deal with [[MTV Films]] after winning [[MTVU]]'s Best Film on Campus competition with the film.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Peters |first=Chris |date=May 5, 2017 |title=Alumni filmmakers Scott Beck, Bryan Woods strike deal with Paramount Pictures |work=Iowa Now |url=https://now.uiowa.edu/2017/05/alumni-filmmakers-scott-beck-bryan-woods-strike-deal-paramount-pictures}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Myers |first=Scott |date=May 13, 2019 |title=Go Into the Story Interview: Scott Beck and Bryan Woods |work=Go Into the Story |url=https://gointothestory.blcklst.com/go-into-the-story-interview-scott-beck-and-bryan-woods-f77318378aea}}</ref> |
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In 2015, Beck and Woods wrote and directed ''[[Nightlight (2015 film)|Nightlight]]'', released by [[Lionsgate Films|Lionsgate]]. In 2016, Beck and Woods sold their original screenplay for ''[[A Quiet Place (film)|A Quiet Place]]'' to [[Paramount Pictures]]. The film stars [[Emily Blunt]] and [[John Krasinski]], the latter of |
In 2015, Beck and Woods wrote and directed ''[[Nightlight (2015 film)|Nightlight]]'', released by [[Lionsgate Films|Lionsgate]]. In 2016, Beck and Woods sold their original screenplay for ''[[A Quiet Place (film)|A Quiet Place]]'' to [[Paramount Pictures]]. The film stars [[Emily Blunt]] and [[John Krasinski]], the latter of whom also directed and co-wrote the script.<ref>{{Cite news |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=March 15, 2017 |title=Emily Blunt & John Krasinski Team for ''A Quiet Place'' |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |url=https://deadline.com/2017/03/emily-blunt-john-krasinski-a-quiet-place-movie-1202044005/ |access-date=August 3, 2017}}</ref> ''A Quiet Place'' was released in April 2018 to critical acclaim; it has a [[Rotten Tomatoes]] approval rating of 95%. It became a major box office hit, grossing over $330 million worldwide.<ref>{{Cite news |title=''A Quiet Place'' (2018) |work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/a_quiet_place_2018 |access-date=July 9, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=''A Quiet Place'' (2018) |work=[[Box Office Mojo]] |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=aquietplace.htm |access-date=July 9, 2018}}</ref> |
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The duo also wrote and directed the thriller [[Haunt (2019 film)|''Haunt'']], produced by [[Eli Roth]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |date=July 7, 2017 |title=''Haunt'' Horror Thriller in Works From ''A Quiet Place'' Writing Duo |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |url=https://deadline.com/2017/07/haunt-movie-scott-beck-bryan-woods-eli-roth-sierra-affinity-broken-road-1202125201/ |access-date=August 3, 2017}}</ref> In June 2018, Beck and Woods signed on to write and executive-produce a film adaptation of Stephen King's short story [[The Boogeyman (short story)|''The Boogeyman'']] for [[20th Century Fox]] and [[21 Laps Entertainment]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |date=June 26, 2018 |title=Fox, 21 Laps Scare Up ''The Boogeyman'' Deal; ''A Quiet Place'' Scribes Beck & Woods Adapt Stephen King Short Story |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |url=https://deadline.com/2018/06/stephen-king-the-boogeyman-a-quiet-place-writers-scott-beck-bryan-woods-fox-21-laps-1202417036/ |access-date=July 9, 2018}}</ref> Beck & Woods developed the television series ''Zeroes'' for [[Sony Pictures Television]] and [[Davis Entertainment]]. The series is based on the novel by the New York Times best-selling author [[Scott Westerfeld]], [[Margo Lanagan]], and [[Deborah Biancotti]]. |
The duo also wrote and directed the thriller [[Haunt (2019 film)|''Haunt'']], produced by [[Eli Roth]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |date=July 7, 2017 |title=''Haunt'' Horror Thriller in Works From ''A Quiet Place'' Writing Duo |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |url=https://deadline.com/2017/07/haunt-movie-scott-beck-bryan-woods-eli-roth-sierra-affinity-broken-road-1202125201/ |access-date=August 3, 2017}}</ref> In June 2018, Beck and Woods signed on to write and executive-produce a film adaptation of Stephen King's short story [[The Boogeyman (short story)|''The Boogeyman'']] for [[20th Century Fox]] and [[21 Laps Entertainment]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |date=June 26, 2018 |title=Fox, 21 Laps Scare Up ''The Boogeyman'' Deal; ''A Quiet Place'' Scribes Beck & Woods Adapt Stephen King Short Story |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |url=https://deadline.com/2018/06/stephen-king-the-boogeyman-a-quiet-place-writers-scott-beck-bryan-woods-fox-21-laps-1202417036/ |access-date=July 9, 2018}}</ref> Beck & Woods developed the television series ''Zeroes'' for [[Sony Pictures Television]] and [[Davis Entertainment]]. The series is based on the novel by the New York Times best-selling author [[Scott Westerfeld]], [[Margo Lanagan]], and [[Deborah Biancotti]]. |
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In May 2020, it was announced that Beck and Woods would write, direct, and produce ''[[65 (film)|65]]'' for [[Sony Pictures]] and producer [[Sam Raimi]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=May 4, 2020 |title=''A Quiet Place'' Writers Team With Sam Raimi and Sony on Sci-Fi Thriller |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |url=https://variety.com/2020/film/news/quiet-place-scott-beck-bryan-woods-sam-raimi-sony-1234596803/ |access-date=May 7, 2020}}</ref> The film stars [[Adam Driver]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=September 1, 2020 |title=Adam Driver to Star in Sony's Sci-Fi Thriller ''65'' From Sam Raimi and ''A Quiet Place'' Writers |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |url=https://deadline.com/2020/09/adam-driver-sonys-65-1203028465/ |access-date=September 1, 2020}}</ref> |
In May 2020, it was announced that Beck and Woods would write, direct, and produce ''[[65 (film)|65]]'' for [[Sony Pictures]] and producer [[Sam Raimi]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=May 4, 2020 |title=''A Quiet Place'' Writers Team With Sam Raimi and Sony on Sci-Fi Thriller |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |url=https://variety.com/2020/film/news/quiet-place-scott-beck-bryan-woods-sam-raimi-sony-1234596803/ |access-date=May 7, 2020}}</ref> The film stars [[Adam Driver]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=September 1, 2020 |title=Adam Driver to Star in Sony's Sci-Fi Thriller ''65'' From Sam Raimi and ''A Quiet Place'' Writers |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |url=https://deadline.com/2020/09/adam-driver-sonys-65-1203028465/ |access-date=September 1, 2020}}</ref> |
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In June 2023, it was reported that [[Hugh Grant]] would star in Beck and Woods' next film ''[[Heretic (film)|Heretic]]'', which they wrote, directed, and produced for [[A24]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Galuppo |first=Mia |date=June 9, 2023 |title=Hugh Grant in Talks for A24 Thriller From 'A Quiet Place' Writers Scott Beck, Bryan Woods |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/hugh-grant-24-thriller-scott-beck-bryan-woods-1235508806/ |access-date=September 16, 2023}}</ref> |
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==Other business ventures== |
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Beck and Woods are co-owners of The Last Picture House, an independent arthouse cinema in [[Davenport, Iowa]].<ref>{{Cite news |title='A Quiet Place' screenwriters opening cinema in Davenport release new film starring Adam Driver |work=[[Iowa Public Radio]] |url=https://www.iowapublicradio.org/arts-life/2023-03-10/a-quiet-place-filmmakers-opening-cinema-in-davenport-university-of-iowa-65-movie |access-date=September 16, 2023}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:02, 9 September 2024
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Alma mater | University of Iowa |
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Years active | 2001–present |
Scott Beck (born October 22, 1984) and Bryan Woods (born September 14, 1984) are an American filmmaking duo. They created the story for and co-wrote the post-apocalyptic science fiction horror film A Quiet Place (2018), and wrote and directed the supernatural thriller Nightlight (2015), the slasher film Haunt (2019), and the science fiction action thriller 65 (2023).[1]
Lives and careers
Beck was born in Denver, Colorado and Woods was born in Davenport, Iowa. Both were raised in Bettendorf, Iowa. While attending the University of Iowa together, the two founded Bluebox Films and made the films Her Summer and University Heights. The pair secured a development deal with MTV Films after winning MTVU's Best Film on Campus competition with the film.[2][3]
In 2015, Beck and Woods wrote and directed Nightlight, released by Lionsgate. In 2016, Beck and Woods sold their original screenplay for A Quiet Place to Paramount Pictures. The film stars Emily Blunt and John Krasinski, the latter of whom also directed and co-wrote the script.[4] A Quiet Place was released in April 2018 to critical acclaim; it has a Rotten Tomatoes approval rating of 95%. It became a major box office hit, grossing over $330 million worldwide.[5][6]
The duo also wrote and directed the thriller Haunt, produced by Eli Roth.[7] In June 2018, Beck and Woods signed on to write and executive-produce a film adaptation of Stephen King's short story The Boogeyman for 20th Century Fox and 21 Laps Entertainment.[8] Beck & Woods developed the television series Zeroes for Sony Pictures Television and Davis Entertainment. The series is based on the novel by the New York Times best-selling author Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan, and Deborah Biancotti.
In May 2020, it was announced that Beck and Woods would write, direct, and produce 65 for Sony Pictures and producer Sam Raimi.[9] The film stars Adam Driver.[10]
In June 2023, it was reported that Hugh Grant would star in Beck and Woods' next film Heretic, which they wrote, directed, and produced for A24.[11]
Other business ventures
Beck and Woods are co-owners of The Last Picture House, an independent arthouse cinema in Davenport, Iowa.[12]
Filmography
Feature film
Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
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2003 | Lost/Found | Beck | Beck | Yes | Beck is also credited as editor Woods is also credited as assistant director |
2004 | For Always | Woods | Woods | Yes | Woods is also credited as cinematographer, editor and appears as "David Dunne" |
Her Summer | Woods | Woods | Yes | Woods is also credited as cinematographer and editor | |
University Heights | Beck | Beck | Yes | Beck is also credited as editor and appears as "Usher" Woods is also credited as assistant director and appears as "Teen #1" | |
2006 | The Bride Wore Blood | Yes | Yes | Yes | Both also credited as editors |
2015 | Nightlight | Yes | Yes | No | |
2018 | A Quiet Place | No | Yes | Executive | Nominated — WGA Award for Best Original Screenplay Nominated — Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Original Screenplay |
2019 | Haunt | Yes | Yes | No | |
2023 | 65 | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
The Boogeyman | No | Yes | Executive | ||
2024 | Heretic | Yes | Yes | Yes | [13] |
Short film
Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Editor | Notes |
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2002 | Yearbook | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Beck also appears as "Andrew" |
Remembering November | Beck | Beck | Yes | Beck | Woods is also credited as assistant director | |
2004 | Amber | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Shades | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
2007 | Imperium | No | No | No | Woods | Woods is also credited as sound editor |
2009 | Francis | No | No | No | No | Woods is only credited as cinematographer and appears as "Detective #2" |
2010 | Impulse | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Television
Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
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2012 | Spread | Yes | Yes | Yes | TV movie |
2020 | 50 States of Fright | Yes | Yes | Consulting | Episode "Almost There" (Part 1, 2 and 3) |
References
- ^ Macomber, Shawn (March 27, 2015). "Q&A: Directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods on Shining a Nightlight". Fangoria. Archived from the original on March 30, 2015. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
- ^ Peters, Chris (May 5, 2017). "Alumni filmmakers Scott Beck, Bryan Woods strike deal with Paramount Pictures". Iowa Now.
- ^ Myers, Scott (May 13, 2019). "Go Into the Story Interview: Scott Beck and Bryan Woods". Go Into the Story.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 15, 2017). "Emily Blunt & John Krasinski Team for A Quiet Place". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
- ^ "A Quiet Place (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
- ^ "A Quiet Place (2018)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (July 7, 2017). "Haunt Horror Thriller in Works From A Quiet Place Writing Duo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (June 26, 2018). "Fox, 21 Laps Scare Up The Boogeyman Deal; A Quiet Place Scribes Beck & Woods Adapt Stephen King Short Story". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (May 4, 2020). "A Quiet Place Writers Team With Sam Raimi and Sony on Sci-Fi Thriller". Variety. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (September 1, 2020). "Adam Driver to Star in Sony's Sci-Fi Thriller 65 From Sam Raimi and A Quiet Place Writers". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (June 9, 2023). "Hugh Grant in Talks for A24 Thriller From 'A Quiet Place' Writers Scott Beck, Bryan Woods". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ "'A Quiet Place' screenwriters opening cinema in Davenport release new film starring Adam Driver". Iowa Public Radio. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
- ^ Prasad, Sumith (August 15, 2023). "Hugh Grant's Heretic Scheduled to Start Filming in Vancouver in October". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
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- Film producers from Iowa
- People from Bettendorf, Iowa
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