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101 Studios
101 Studios is a production company led by David Glasser, building a premium drama slate anchored by prestige television and high-profile IP adaptations for global audiences.
Current mandate
101 Studios, led by CEO David Glasser, has positioned itself as a premium television and film production company with a clear appetite for prestige drama, character-driven storytelling, and high-profile IP. The company's mandate centers on bringing ambitious, audience-facing narratives to global platforms, with Glasser publicly emphasizing a commitment to stories that reach viewers around the world. Its slate philosophy leans toward projects with built-in cultural weight, whether drawn from bestselling nonfiction, established franchise extensions, or original drama commissions.
Recent activity reflects a company operating at a steady commissioning pace. "Dutton Ranch" has been renewed for a second season at Paramount+, signaling a durable streamer relationship and franchise-building capability in the western drama space. Alongside that renewal, 101 Studios has commissioned at least three additional drama projects, titled "9/12," "Discretion," and "Fear Not," all currently in active development. The company has also secured rights to the New York Times bestseller "White House By The Sea: A Century of the Kennedys At Hyannis Port," which it is fast-tracking as an anthology series in partnership with author Kate Storey. Glasser has described the project as an opportunity to show audiences the Kennedy family in a way they have never seen before.
Material reaches 101 Studios primarily through established industry relationships, packaging by talent representatives, and co-development partnerships with authors and rights holders. The Kennedy adaptation, for instance, originated through a direct rights acquisition tied to a specific literary property and its author. No open submission portal or named public program is documented in tracked activity; every observed project has arrived via agent, manager, or rights-holder relationship.
Signature peaks
- Dutton Ranch S2 Franchise Renewal Win — Greenlit for a second season at Paramount+, anchoring 101 Studios' streamer relationship in the western drama genre.
- Kennedy Anthology High-Profile IP in Development — Fast-tracking a TV adaptation of the NYT bestseller 'White House By The Sea' as a multi-era anthology series.
- 3 New Projects Active Drama Commissions — '9/12,' 'Discretion,' and 'Fear Not' are all commissioned drama projects currently in the pipeline.
Mandate dimensions
- Genre focus
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- Territory focus
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- Budget tier (observed)
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- Access pattern
- Every tracked project at 101 Studios has reached the company through agent or manager representation, direct rights acquisition from authors and rights holders, or established co-development partnerships, as illustrated by the Kennedy anthology's origin in a direct literary rights deal with author Kate Storey. No unsolicited submission pathway is documented in current tracking data.
- Deal structure
- 101 Studios operates as a production company, developing and producing projects in-house or in partnership with rights holders and filmmakers, then placing finished or in-development projects with streaming and broadcast platforms such as Paramount+. Deals are structured around production financing, rights acquisitions from literary sources, and franchise renewals rather than conventional distribution acquisitions.
Recent productions and projects
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9/12
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Discretion
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Dutton Ranch Season 2
'Dutton Ranch' has been renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+
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Fear Not
Market context
With "Dutton Ranch" renewed for a second season and a fast-tracked Kennedy anthology in development, 101 Studios is cementing its identity as a prestige drama powerhouse.
101 Studios, led by CEO David Glasser, has positioned itself as a premium television and film production company with a clear appetite for prestige drama, character-driven storytelling, and high-profile IP. The company's mandate centers on bringing ambitious, audience-facing narratives to global platforms, with Glasser publicly emphasizing a commitment to stories that reach viewers around the world. Its slate philosophy leans toward projects with built-in cultural weight, whether drawn from bestselling nonfiction, established franchise extensions, or original drama commissions.
Common questions about 101 Studios
Does 101 Studios accept unsolicited scripts?
No unsolicited pathway is documented in tracked activity for 101 Studios. Every project observed in the company's pipeline has arrived through agent or manager representation, direct rights acquisition from authors or rights holders, or established co-development partnerships. Screenwriters seeking to get material in front of the company should prioritize securing representation or attaching a producer with an existing relationship to the studio's leadership.
How does 101 Studios attach to or develop projects?
101 Studios develops projects through a combination of original commissions, IP rights acquisitions, and franchise extensions. The Kennedy anthology, for example, originated with a direct acquisition of a New York Times bestseller, developed in partnership with the book's author. 'Dutton Ranch' represents a franchise extension model. The company's commissioning pattern suggests it favors projects with clear cultural hooks, established source material, or strong genre identity in the drama space.
What is 101 Studios currently producing or developing?
As of mid-2026, 101 Studios has at least four active drama projects: 'Dutton Ranch' (renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+), and three newly commissioned dramas titled '9/12,' 'Discretion,' and 'Fear Not.' The company is also fast-tracking a television anthology adaptation of 'White House By The Sea: A Century of the Kennedys At Hyannis Port,' developed in partnership with author Kate Storey.
Who is the key creative leadership at 101 Studios?
David Glasser serves as CEO and is the primary public-facing executive at 101 Studios. He has been quoted directly on the company's creative ambitions, including the Kennedy anthology project, where he emphasized a goal of bringing the story to audiences around the world. ScriptMatch tracks 11 decision makers affiliated with the company, though Glasser is the most prominently documented in recent trade coverage.
How do I get my project in front of 101 Studios?
Based on observed deal patterns, the most reliable route to 101 Studios is through a literary agent, talent manager, or established producer with existing ties to the company. The Kennedy anthology deal illustrates a secondary pathway: rights holders or authors with commercially significant IP may attract direct outreach. No open call, submission portal, or fellowship program affiliated with 101 Studios is documented in current tracking data.
Is 101 Studios currently active?
Yes. 101 Studios is demonstrably active, with three drama commissions and one franchise renewal recorded within a recent 90-day window, and a total of 20 tracked records over the past 12 months. The company's latest tracked signal dates to October 2026. The fast-tracked Kennedy anthology and the 'Dutton Ranch' Season 2 renewal both indicate a company operating at a consistent production pace with active streamer partnerships.
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