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. Scout created the groundbreaking pop culture sensation Q***r Eye for the Straight Guy, which revolutionized reality television and the Bravo network. It made its mark critically and on the cultural landscape, winning an Emmy, a PGA Award, and two GLAAD Media Awards. In January 2017, it was announced Netflix and Scout were producing with Scout a reimagining of the series to air in early 2018. Scout’s credits extend beyond television. Michael Williams won an Academy Award for producing Errol Morris’ documentary The Fog of War for Sony Pictures Classics. Besides The Fog of War, Scout co-founders Michael and David collaborated with Errol Morris on the award-winning feature film Mr. Leuchter, Jr., as well as the television series First Person for Bravo and IFC. They have also worked extensively with renowned filmmaker Brad Anderson, developing and producing the acclaimed feature films Session 9 and Transsiberian.
