One-on-One with Scott Duthie
Producer and Founder of Angry Monkey Entertainment

by Scott V. Palmer

Country Entertainment USA had the pleasure of sitting down with Scott Duthie for a few min-utes and was able to steal a few moments of his valuable time for a one-on-one interview with insights into the industry, production and aspects of an music and film industry 'Big Fish.'

CE USA: What can we expect from you over the coming months?

Scott Duthie: Well, I just finished Producing an indie film in Texas about the True Life story of Richard Walrath. It stars Jon Gries and Val Kilmer. It should be out in the summer or fall of 2011.

CE USA: What are your industry likes and dislikes as it pertains to production?

Scott Duthie: Hmmm...that's a good question. Do you have a few days?...lol

Dislikes are raising the money for a film, budgets, cash-flow, calculating state incentives, and union negotiations. It's not a business for the "thin-skinned.

It's not easy being a "working" Producer in this economical environment. Most people do not understand what it entails. In most cases I'm responsible for the money, writing business plans, hiring everyone involved (usually hundreds of people), contracts, negotions, and I see the project through every phase from concept to distribution.

It is called the "Movie Business," for a reason. Most people don't understand that someone has to look the investor in the eye at the end of the day and account for the expenditures.

Likes are working with fun, passionate, people. I love bringing an idea to life and working in such a power-ful media that inspires future generations.

CE USA: What advice would you offer to fledgling producers in the Pure Country genre?

Scott Duthie: Prepare not to get any sleep for about four years.

CE USA: What was it like to work with George Strait and Katrina Elam?

Scott Duthie: I can not say enough praises for both of them. When I was scouting locations around Nashville with the director, Chris Cain, we came across a sign at one of the houses that read: "You Must Take Off Your Shoes Before Entering, Unless You Are The Lord Almighty or George Strait." I feel the same way about him...lol. He is truly the "King" of Country Music and an absolute gentleman.

Katrina is one of those rare talents who can do anything she puts her mind to. She can sing, write, act... if she can dance, I say we shoot her. She upsets the natural balance in the universe... no one should be that gifted or beautiful...lol.

CE USA: What was it like to work with C. Durning? He’s a fascinating guy with a long, memorable industry (and personal) history.

Scott Duthie: Charlie is an amazing person and a true American Hero. Prior to his prestigious acting career, he was among the first troops to land at Omaha Beach on "D-Day." After being wounded, he went to the front line to take part in the "Battle Of The Bulge." He has three Purple Hearts and was awarded the Silver Star long before he was nominated for Emmys or Oscars. He is a very special American and I am honored for knowing him.

Currently, Scott Duthie is directing and producing the animated feature film "Firedog," starring Lauren Bacall, Tom Arnold, Nia Peeples, Tom Berenger, Tony Danza, Michael Madsen, Danny Bonaduce, William Katt, Beverly D'angelo, Burt Young, Brett Butler, and Dean Cain. He most recently served as producer for the indie feature film, "River's End," with director/actor William Katt; starring Sam Huntington (Superman Returns), Barry Corbin, and Charles Durning.

Duthie was also second unit director for the new BBC series "Wild West" which recently aired on the History Channel.

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