Netflix Film Chief Scott Stuber , Is Leaving to Start a New Company.
Stuber will leave Netflix in
mid-March, 'Variety' reports. .
He has already reportedly secured
financing for his new media company.
The film executive has been exploring a solo venture for some time, according to an anonymous source.
Seven years ago, Reed and Ted
offered me the amazing opportunity
to join Netflix and create a new
home for original movies, Netflix Film Chief Scott Stuber, via statement.
I am proud of what we accomplished
and am so grateful to all
the filmmakers and talent who
trusted us to help tell their stories. , Netflix Film Chief Scott Stuber, via statement.
Thank you to Ted, Reed, Greg,
Bela and the entire team. I look
forward to continuing to work
with them in the future, Netflix Film Chief Scott Stuber, via statement.
Since Stuber started working at Netflix in 2017, the streamer has significantly
increased film output, 'Variety' reports. .
In the beginning, his goal was to release
as many movies as possible, but the last couple of years saw his strategy change.
We’re not trying to hit a set
number of film releases. It’s about
‘Let’s make what we believe in.’
And let’s actually put forth a slate
that we can stand behind, Netflix Film Chief Scott Stuber, via statement.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos
praised Stuber for his work.
He attracted unbelievable
creative talent to Netflix,
making us a premiere film studio, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, via statement.
Under his leadership, we’ve become
the most nominated studio for
three years in a row at the Academy
Awards. Scott, thank you for your
leadership and friendship and I
can’t wait to see what’s next, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, via statement