R. Scott Reid Biography
R. Scott Reid, River Rock Partner, Producer and Head of Film Production R. Scott Reid began his career in the film industry in 2005 as a private investor, providing debt, finishing funds, and equity investments for various film projects. By 2007, he transitioned to the producer role with his first feature, "When a Man Falls in the Forest," starring Sharon Stone, Timothy Hutton, and Dylan Baker.
The film premiered in the prestigious competition division at the 57th Berlin International Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Golden Bear award. Since then, Reid has produced or executive produced 16 films, including "Cover," which earned the official endorsement of the NAACP; "Battle in Seattle," starring Academy Award-winning actress Charlize Theron and the opening night film of the Toronto International Film Festival; and "Numb," an official selection of the Tribeca Film Festival.
His films have consistently secured both domestic and international distribution deals and have premiered at major festivals such as Berlin, Cannes, South by Southwest, Sundance, Toronto, and Tribeca. Reid has collaborated with an extensive list of acclaimed actors, including Charlize Theron, Keanu Reeves, Vivica Fox, Woody Harrelson, Channing Tatum, Michelle Rodriguez, Sharon Stone, Jennifer Carpenter, Dylan Baker, Timothy Hutton, Mary Steenburgen, Kim Basinger, Aunjanue Ellis, Rumer Willis, Lou Gossett Jr.
, Ray Liotta, Matthew Perry, Denise Richards, and Pamela Anderson. His notable recent projects include: Never Alone (2022) – Executive Producer Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020) – Co-Executive Producer Bachelor Lions (2018) – Producer In addition to producing films, Reid has worked on soundtracks and music scores for four films. As a partner and head of production at River Rock Films, Reid continues to lead groundbreaking projects, with his latest film, "Disinformation," directed by James McTeigue and written by Paul Bunch.
The film explores the story of General Ion Mihai Pacepa, the highest-ranking Soviet-Bloc defector in history, and the secrets he revealed that forever changed the world of espionage and disinformation.
