AMC Networks Promotes Emily Gotto to Senior Vice President of Acquisitions & Production for Shudder

Written by John Edward Betancourt 

Photo of Emily Gotto Courtesy of Shudder and AMC Networks.

One thing that we often forget when it comes the many streaming services that we enjoy, is that it takes a lot to bring us the entertainment we crave. It takes a fleet of writers, directors, and other creatives to assemble the shows and movies we love, and we don’t talk enough about the fact that it takes certain executives to even bring those creatives to bear. For someone does have to approve a project or say yes to some kind of licensing and that’s important to note. Because those folks work hard, and try their best to really please us, and well… that’s why one of those individuals is enjoying quite the promotion.
 
For recently, Shudder announced that Emily Gotto, who was responsible for bringing the brilliant, Late Night with the Devil, among other epic titles to horror’s best streamer… has been promoted Emily to Senior Vice President of Acquisitions & Production for Shudder and that’s huge and wonderful news. For it informs us that someone with a keen eye, that understands the wonder of horror, and has worked hard to make sure Shudder has the best of the genre, will make sure that quality tales of terror continue to permeate Shudder’s fabric for ages to come. And well… to properly celebrate this news… here are all the details on Emily’s well-deserved promotion, courtesy of Shudder. 
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‘AMC Networks announced today that Emily Gotto has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Acquisitions and Production for Shudder, the company’s premium streaming service for horror, thrillers and the supernatural.  In this expanded role, Gotto, who is based in the UK, will lead film acquisitions and production for Shudder Original films and co-productions and continue to report to Scott Shooman, Head of the AMC Networks’ Film Group, encompassing IFC Films, RLJE and films for Shudder.
 
Said Shooman: “Emily has been instrumental in elevating the Shudder brand within the genre community and bringing some of the most talented storytellers from this space to the service, as we continue to seek out and showcase titles that underscore the breadth of horror. She has a filmmaker-first mentality and is always looking for what’s new and next to deliver something unexpected and something she knows will deeply resonate with Shudder’s passionate members. I’m excited to continue working alongside her in bringing the best of horror to Shudder.”
 
“It's been an honor to work with such passionate and dedicated colleagues at Shudder, IFC and RLJE, bringing some of the greatest horror storytellers to audiences via the big and small screens. Every day we continue to grow as a brand, distributing the widest variety of breakout and established genre talent. I’m very excited to continue to be part of Shudders evolution in what is a very exciting time for the genre.” 
 
Gotto’s recent acquisitions and productions include the recent hit LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, which, following its record-breaking box office theatrical debut, became the streamer’s most watched and biggest acquisition driving film of all time; Demian Rugna’s breakout film WHEN EVIL LURKS; Kyle Edward Ball’s SKINAMARINK; SXSW Audience-winning ODDITY by Damien McCarthy; and Sébastien Vanicek’s INFESTED. During her time at Shudder, Gotto has worked with a number of acclaimed directors, including Issa Lopez, Chloe Okuno, Flying Lotus, Jayro Bustamante, Coralie Fargeat, Josh Ruben, David Bruckner, Radio Silence, Scott Derrickson, Johannes Roberts, Joko Anwar and Laura Moss, among others. 
 
About AMC Networks
AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. The company creates and curates celebrated series and films across distinct brands and makes them available to audiences everywhere. Its portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA (operated through a joint venture with BBC Studios, which includes U.S. distribution and sales responsibilities for BBC News), IFC, SundanceTV and WE tv; and film distribution labels IFC Films and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios, its in-house studio, production and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite originals including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe; and AMC Networks International, its international programming business.’

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