Warner Bros. Signs First-Look Deal with Chris Ferguson’s Oddfellows Studio

Warner Bros. genre label Clockwork, led by former Oddfellows executives Christian Parkes, Jason Wald and Spencer Collantes, brokered the agreement. Under the pact, Oddfellows will develop projects for Warner Bros., while the studio will also have access to Warner Bros. projects across the Motion Picture Group. The partnership is positioned as a “filmmaker-first creative engine” aimed at delivering “smartly budgeted, quality films” and supporting emerging talent.

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Oddfellows previously produced the horror titles *Longlegs* and *The Monkey* for Neon Oz Perkins, and contributed to the A24 blockbuster *Backrooms*—directed by Kane Parsons—which grossed over $375 million worldwide. Ferguson’s reputation for “meticulous creative partnership” and a “human-centric production system” over the past decade is highlighted as a key factor in the deal.

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*Backrooms* generated “well over $375 M at the global box office,” underscoring Oddfellows’ capacity to deliver high-earning, modest-budget films.

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Warner Bros. Pictures Group Chairs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy emphasized the need for a diverse theatrical slate and praised Oddfellows’ talent-first approach. Ferguson expressed enthusiasm for the collaborative environment fostered by De Luca and Abdy. Oz Perkins and Parsons both lauded Ferguson’s impact on their respective projects, noting his role in shaping creative outcomes.

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• “Watch on Deadline “The future of theatrical depends on a slate with real range — films of every size, style and ambition, from world-class established filmmakers to the bold new voices who will define what comes next.” — Michael De Luca & Pam Abdy

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• “Pam and Mike have fostered Warner Brothers into the kind of studio environment that invites filmmakers to create their best work.” — Chris Ferguson

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• “Chris Ferguson and his merry band of brilliant collaborators at Oddfellows did nothing less than teach me what it actually means to be a filmmaker; we discovered Longlegs as a collective and without their inspiration and impact I’d still be just some guy,” — Oz Perkins

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• “I cannot stress enough how integral Chris and the Oddfellows team were to the creation and success of Backrooms.” — Oz Perkins

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• “I am very excited to continue collaborating with this lot.” — Kane Parsons

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The partnership signals Warner Bros.’ intent to expand its genre slate through collaborations with proven independent producers.

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