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Scott Beck and Bryan Woods
Scott Beck and Bryan Woods
Born	Scott Beck; October 22, 1984 (age 40); Davenport, IowaBryan Woods; September 14, 1984 (age 40); Denver, Colorado
Alma mater	University of Iowa
Occupations	Writers; directors; producers;
Years active	2001–present

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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
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
2023	The Boogeyman	No	Yes	Executive
2024	Heretic	Yes	Yes	Yes	^[13]

Short film

Year	Title	Director	Writer	Producer	Editor	Notes
2002	Yearbook	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Beck also appears as "Andrew"
2002	Remembering November	Beck	Beck	Yes	Beck	Woods is also credited as assistant director
2004	Amber	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
2004	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
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.

External links

[1] 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.

[2] Peters, Chris (May 5, 2017). "Alumni filmmakers Scott Beck, Bryan Woods strike deal with Paramount Pictures". Iowa Now.

[3] Myers, Scott (May 13, 2019). "Go Into the Story Interview: Scott Beck and Bryan Woods". Go Into the Story.

[4] D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 15, 2017). "Emily Blunt & John Krasinski Team for A Quiet Place". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 3, 2017.

[5] "A Quiet Place (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 9, 2018.

[6] "A Quiet Place (2018)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 9, 2018.

[7] Fleming, Mike Jr. (July 7, 2017). "Haunt Horror Thriller in Works From A Quiet Place Writing Duo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 3, 2017.

[8] 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.

[9] Kroll, Justin (May 4, 2020). "A Quiet Place Writers Team With Sam Raimi and Sony on Sci-Fi Thriller". Variety. Retrieved May 7, 2020.

[10] 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.

[11] 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.

[12] "'A Quiet Place' screenwriters opening cinema in Davenport release new film starring Adam Driver". Iowa Public Radio. Retrieved September 16, 2023.

[13] 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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-'''Scott Beck''' (born October 22, 1984) and '''Bryan Woods''' (born September 14, 1984) are an American filmmaking duo. They co-wrote the [[Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction|post-apocalyptic]] [[science fiction film|science fiction]] horror film ''[[A Quiet Place (film)|A Quiet Place]]'' (2018), and wrote and directed the [[supernatural thriller|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>
+'''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>
 == 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 (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>
-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 who 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>
+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>
 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]].
 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 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>
+==Other business ventures==
+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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v t e Films by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods
Written and directed	University Heights (2004, Beck only) Impulse (2010) Nightlight (2015) Haunt (2019) 65 (2023) Heretic (2024)
Written only	A Quiet Place (2018) The Boogeyman (2023)
Related	Bluebox Films

v t e Saturn Award for Best Writing
1970s	William Peter Blatty (1973) Ib Melchior/Harlan Ellison (1974/75) Jimmy Sangster (1976) George Lucas (1977) Elaine May and Warren Beatty (1978) Nicholas Meyer (1979)
1980s	William Peter Blatty (1980) Lawrence Kasdan (1981) Melissa Mathison (1982) Ray Bradbury (1983) James Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd (1984) Tom Holland (1985) James Cameron (1986) Michael Miner and Edward Neumeier (1987) Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg (1988) William Peter Blatty (1989/90)
1990s	Ted Tally (1991) James V. Hart (1992) Michael Crichton and David Koepp (1993) Jim Harrison and Wesley Strick (1994) Andrew Kevin Walker (1995) Kevin Williamson (1996) Mike Werb and Michael Colleary (1997) Andrew Niccol (1998) Charlie Kaufman (1999)
2000s	David Hayter (2000) Steven Spielberg (2001) Scott Frank and Jon Cohen (2002) Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Peter Jackson (2003) Alvin Sargent (2004) Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer (2005) Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris (2006) Brad Bird (2007) Christopher and Jonathan Nolan (2008) James Cameron (2009)
2010s	Christopher Nolan (2010) Jeff Nichols (2011) Quentin Tarantino (2012) Spike Jonze (2013) Christopher and Jonathan Nolan (2014) Lawrence Kasdan, J. J. Abrams, and Michael Arndt (2015) Eric Heisserer (2016) Rian Johnson (2017) Bryan Woods, Scott Beck, and John Krasinski (2018/19) Quentin Tarantino (2019/20)
2020s	Guillermo del Toro and Kim Morgan (2021/22) James Cameron, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver (2022/23)