Los Angeles, CA – Filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett, Chad Villella, James Vanderbilt, William Sherak, and Paul Neinstein have formed a new partnership with MRC, the producer of “Knives Out.” The collective known as Radio Silence and the co-founders of Project X Entertainment have joined forces with MRC for a film production and financing agreement.
Under this collaboration, Project X, Radio Silence, and MRC will focus on creating a slate of horror movies and thrillers. The joint venture aims to produce two to three films per year, with a focus on attracting both emerging and established talent within the genre.
With their respective backgrounds in genre filmmaking, Project X and Radio Silence have already made a name for themselves with movies like “Ready or Not,” the recent “Scream” sequel, “Scream VI,” and Universal’s “Abigail.”
The partnership between Radio Silence, Project X, and MRC offers a unique opportunity to explore new creative possibilities in the horror and thriller space. By combining the track record and deal-making expertise of MRC with the storytelling prowess of Radio Silence and Project X, the joint venture hopes to become a destination for talented individuals in the genre.
While specific projects have yet to be announced, Project X, Radio Silence, and MRC are currently in the early stages of developing films to kickstart their collaboration. MRC Film co-presidents Brye Adler and Jonathan Golfman expressed their excitement about partnering with like-minded companies who share a passion for bold and distinct films.
Radio Silence, known for their successful revival of the “Scream” franchise, is currently working on an untitled monster thriller for Universal Pictures. The collaboration with Project X and MRC presents an exciting opportunity for Radio Silence to continue delivering original movies to a global horror and thriller audience.
The deal between UTA, representing Radio Silence, and MRC and Project X was negotiated to solidify the partnership and pave the way for future projects. The members of Radio Silence expressed their enthusiasm for formalizing their alliance with Project X and joining forces with MRC, a studio renowned for championing fresh and original films.
This new partnership promises to bring innovative and captivating horror and thriller movies to audiences worldwide while fostering opportunities for new franchises in the genre. By tapping into the creative talents of Radio Silence and Project X and with the support of MRC, the joint venture is poised to make a lasting impact in the industry.