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Amplify Pictures Funds Indie Series Independently
2 Dec
Summary
- Amplify Pictures is self-financing independent series.
- YouTube pilot 'Mt. Mystic Rangers' is being produced as a series.
- Production starts next year for the mockumentary-style show.
Amplify Pictures, the production company behind HBO's '100 Foot Wave,' is significantly advancing its strategy of self-financing independent series. The company, led by former Amazon executive Joe Lewis, is now producing a full series based on the successful YouTube pilot 'Mt. Mystic Rangers.' The original pilot garnered over 250,000 views on YouTube.
The 'Mt. Mystic Rangers' series will be a mockumentary following a chaotic team of park rangers facing both mundane issues like budget cuts and supernatural disturbances within a mysterious state park. The ensemble cast includes talent from the original pilot, with production slated to commence next year. This venture follows Amplify Pictures' recent collaborations on other independently financed projects.
This initiative aligns with a broader industry trend where more producers are exploring independent financing models, bypassing traditional network or streamer deals. Amplify Pictures aims to lead this shift, fostering collaboration between creators, digital distribution, and television to produce the next generation of hit shows.
