ABOUT US
Scout Productions is an Emmy and Academy Award-winning film and television production company that has produced and developed hundreds of hours of programming for networks and content providers such as Netflix, HBO, Showtime, ABC, CBS, NBC, MTV, HGTV, Bravo, ABC Family, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, and many more. From makeover to documentary, Scout has tackled a wide variety of genres while staying true to a central philosophy: creating interesting stories, well told.
MEET THE TEAM
DAVID COLLINS
CO-FOUNDER
David Collins is the creator and Executive Producer of the world-wide phenomenon Queer Eye, which airs in over 190 countries. David is a five-time Emmy Award winner and three time GLAAD Media Award recipient including this year’s 2019 GLAAD Media Award for “Outstanding Reality Program” for Queer Eye.
MICHAEL WILLIAMS
CO-FOUNDER
Michael Williams is an Academy Award and five time Emmy Award winning producer and co-owner of Scout Productions. Over the course of his career, Michael has achieved considerable industry recognition, including an Oscar for producing Errol Morris’ documentary
ROB ERIC
CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER
Rob Eric is an Emmy Award winning television producer, film producer and author who has developed and created media for screens large and small alongside producing partners Michael Williams and David Collins for over ten years.
TRENT JOHNSON
VP OF DEVELOPMENT
Trent Johnson is Scout’s Senior Director of Development. Since 2007, Trent has worked with Michael, David, and Rob in many capacities.
JOEL CHIODI
SVP STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
Joel Chiodi has spent the last 25 years in media and marketing. He’s part of the team that rebooted the Emmy nominated Queer Eye on Netflix and runs strategic development on behalf of Scout.
SEAN PEREZ
VP PRODUCTION
Sean spearheads day-to-day operations while overseeing production of Scout’s development slate. He has over 19 years of experience working in non-scripted television.
RENATA LOMBARDO
VP TALENT AND DEVELOPMENT
Renata Lombardo is a veteran Talent Executive and Producer who believes the most compelling stories come from real people.
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OTHER PROJECTS
PRESS
HBO Max Orders LGBTQ Movement Docuseries From Scout Productions, Jim Parsons, Greg Berlanti
HBO Max has commissioned a four-part docuseries on the history of the LGBTQ+ movement. Titled “Equal,” the series will explore the true stories of leaders and activists of the movement.
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Outfest to Honor ‘Queer Eye’ Producers, ‘Vida’ Creator at Legacy Awards
Previous honorees at the event include Justin Simien, Laverne Cox, Jill Soloway, Sean Hayes, Tom Hanks, Hilary Swank, Lee Daniels, Adam Shankman, Roland Emmerich and Paris Barclay.
read more
HBO Max Orders LGBTQ Movement Docuseries From Scout Productions, Jim Parsons, Greg Berlanti
HBO Max has commissioned a four-part docuseries on the history of the LGBTQ+ movement. Titled “Equal,” the series will explore the true stories of leaders and activists of the movement.
read more
Outfest to Honor ‘Queer Eye’ Producers, ‘Vida’ Creator at Legacy Awards
Previous honorees at the event include Justin Simien, Laverne Cox, Jill Soloway, Sean Hayes, Tom Hanks, Hilary Swank, Lee Daniels, Adam Shankman, Roland Emmerich and Paris Barclay.
read more
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