Grant Stephens
Executive Producer, Operations
Business leadership, budgeting, project management, operations and financial oversight. Co-owner of Nomad Entertainment and a founding member of Ambient Films.
Invest in The Woods
One film. 44 episodes. A new audience.
Nomad Entertainment is financing The Woods, a 44-episode vertical horror thriller designed for the way audiences watch today.
The industry
Audiences are changing. Storytelling is evolving.
Mobile-first viewingShort episodesVertical videoCliffhanger storytelling
Vertical dramas bring the intensity of television into short, highly engaging episodes. They are complete scripted stories with professional actors and recurring characters, built around audience attention.
Horror is still rare among the most popular vertical titles. The Woods is designed as an early entry into that gap, with a story built on relationships and betrayal.
The production
THE WOODS
A secluded cabin. A troubled family. A weekend that becomes a nightmare.
GenreHorror thriller
Format44 episodes, 9:16
Proposed locationLake of the Woods
Core audienceAdults 18 to 35
A smarter production model
Cinematic impact, built around one location.
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Concentrated location
Most of the story unfolds at and around a remote cabin, so the shoot can get the most from recurring sets.
02
Focused cast and crew
A manageable principal cast and a consolidated team, working to an efficient schedule across 44 short episodes.
03
An idea that can grow
The setting and concept could carry future seasons or an anthology, offered separately from this production.
The marketing advantage
The audience begins before the first episode.
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Awareness
During production
- Introduce the story world and characters
- Behind-the-scenes content
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Anticipation
Before launch
- Suspenseful scenes and teasers
- Content made for sharing
03
Conversion
At launch
- An opening episode with a cliffhanger
- A clear paid option
04
Momentum
After launch
- Creator collaboration
- Campaign optimization
05
Measure
Every phase
- Views, clicks and viewing starts
- Conversion and acquisition cost
The numbers are in the full deck.
The investment amount, revenue cases, proposed terms and risks are in the full investor presentation. Ask the team for a copy.
The team
The people behind the camera.
Stu Becker
Production Leadership
Canadian VFX producer based in Alberta, currently working with James Cameron's Lightstorm Entertainment. Co-owner of Nomad Entertainment.
Ken Janssens
Writer, Creative Development
Screenwriter of The Woods and co-writer of the feature horror film The Return.
Talk to the team
Interested in The Woods? Let's talk.
Tell us a little about yourself and what you'd like to explore. Grant or Stu will reply personally, and can send the full investor deck.
Grant Stephens
Executive Producer, OperationsEmail and phone from GrantStu Becker
Production LeadershipEmail and phone from StuThis page is for information only. It is not an offer to sell, or a request to buy, any security. The location, schedule and other plans are proposed and are not a promise of future results. Concept art is not footage from the production.