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Will Phelps is a versatile producer, writer, actor, director, and filmmaker known for his contributions to both traditional film and digital media. With over 20 films produced for Hulu, he continues to innovate creatively and is currently (2025) producing Rolling Loud in partnership with Live Nation, featuring Matt Rife and Owen Wilson.
As a key partner at American High—a pioneering studio revitalizing teen cinema with the spirit of John Hughes for today’s audience—Will has been vital to its success. Alongside Jeremy Garelick, the writer and director behind The Break-Up, The Hangover, The Wedding Ringer, and Murder Mystery 2, he has helped produce 21 films, including the 2025 SXSW Audience Award winner Summer of '69, starring Chloe Fineman; the 2022 SXSW Grand Jury and Audience Award-winning I Love My Dad; and the 2019 Sundance Grand Jury Prize nominee Big Time Adolescence, featuring Pete Davidson. Under Will’s guidance, American High has become a cultural hub for youth-centered storytelling, earning critical praise and consistently high audience ratings, with every project securing distribution.
Beyond film, Will has shown entrepreneurial vision by expanding American High into digital media. During the COVID-19 pandemic and industry strikes, he launched American High Shorts, a digital network that has garnered over 10 billion views and more than 6 million followers across various platforms. Writing and acting in many of its comedic sketches, Will has captivated a large Gen Z and millennial audience and attracted partnerships with major brands including Southwest Airlines, John Deere, and the New York Rangers. Building on this momentum, he led the growth of American High’s digital division with College Life and Barely Adult, extending its reach while preserving its distinct comedic style.
Together, Will Phelps and Jeremy Garelick are actively shaping the future of entertainment. Their groundbreaking work at American High has been highlighted in The New York Times and earned them a spot on The Hollywood Reporter’s Top Innovators list, along with the 2023 STEAM Company of the Year Award. More than a production company, American High is spearheading a movement that continues to connect with audiences and redefine youth storytelling for a new generation.
(IMDb mini bio—written by my mom, who loves me the most)
