The Pitch Tank with Brad Luff (Producer)

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Brad Luff has been a producer of movies and television shows as well as a studio executive for over 25 years. Currently, Mr. Luff is attached to produce This Is What Happy Looks Like for Paramount +, based on the best-selling YA novel by acclaimed author Jennifer E. Smith, and will be directed by Lauren Graham. Most recently, Brad was VP, Production for the Warner Bros. Picture Group, planning and overseeing all aspects of creative development, production, and post-production of “small budget” live-action movies for the Warner Bros. Picture Group. In recent years, Mr. Luff served as executive producer on Siren (Freeform). He executive produced, with Blumhouse, the movie DELIVERED for Hulu’s “Into The Dark” series of movies. Prior to joining Warner Brothers, Brad consulted for Universal Home Entertainment’s 1440 Division where he oversaw development and production of BENCHWARMERS 2: BREAKING BALLS, BIGGER FATTER LIAR, SCORPION KING 4: QUEST FOR POWER, GRANDADDY DAYCARE, as well as 144O’s live action/CGI version of WOODY WOODPECKER. Prior to 1440, Mr. Luff produced the horror thriller Extinction, which was acquired and released by Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions group. Mr. Luff produced the faith-based horror thriller The Remaining also for Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group. The same year, Anchor Bay released the feature film PAWN starring Forest Whitaker, Ray Liotta, Michael Chiklis, Common, and Nikki Reed, produced by Brad. He also executive produced the feature film PARKER, starring Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez, Nick Nolte, and Michael Chiklis, directed by Taylor Hackford with FilmDistrict releasing the film. Brad also held positions at Dimension Films as President of Production, Senior Vice President of Production for Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group, President of Production at Morgan Creek, President of Production for The Mayhem Project, and was Executive Vice President of Production at Original Film. Full Bio »

Webinar Summary

We're back in the Writers' Room for The Pitch Tank with Brad Luff (projects with Paramount+, WB, Sony, and more). Writers will have a precisely timed 5-minute window to present their pitches, while our seasoned experts meticulously dissect each presentation, providing constructive feedback. Step into a welcoming and supportive space where everyone is invited to participate and grow together. Elevate your pitching skills in an atmosphere dedicated to fostering growth and creativity!

About Your Instructor

Brad Luff has been a producer of movies and television shows as well as a studio executive for over 25 years. Currently, Mr. Luff is attached to produce This Is What Happy Looks Like for Paramount +, based on the best-selling YA novel by acclaimed author Jennifer E. Smith, and will be directed by Lauren Graham. Most recently, Brad was VP, Production for the Warner Bros. Picture Group, planning and overseeing all aspects of creative development, production, and post-production of “small budget” live-action movies for the Warner Bros. Picture Group. In recent years, Mr. Luff served as executive producer on Siren (Freeform). He executive produced, with Blumhouse, the movie DELIVERED for Hulu’s “Into The Dark” series of movies.

Prior to joining Warner Brothers, Brad consulted for Universal Home Entertainment’s 1440 Division where he oversaw development and production of BENCHWARMERS 2: BREAKING BALLS, BIGGER FATTER LIAR, SCORPION KING 4: QUEST FOR POWER, GRANDADDY DAYCARE, as well as 144O’s live action/CGI version of WOODY WOODPECKER. Prior to 1440, Mr. Luff produced the horror thriller Extinction, which was acquired and released by Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions group. Mr. Luff produced the faith-based horror thriller The Remaining also for Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group. The same year, Anchor Bay released the feature film PAWN starring Forest Whitaker, Ray Liotta, Michael Chiklis, Common, and Nikki Reed, produced by Brad. He also executive produced the feature film PARKER, starring Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez, Nick Nolte, and Michael Chiklis, directed by Taylor Hackford with FilmDistrict releasing the film.

Brad also held positions at Dimension Films as President of Production, Senior Vice President of Production for Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group, President of Production at Morgan Creek, President of Production for The Mayhem Project, and was Executive Vice President of Production at Original Film.

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