Writer, actor, and creator River Gallo, whose inaugural feature film, Ponyboi, was produced under FOX Entertainment Studios’ independent film label, has entered into a first-look deal with the studio covering scripted TV and movie projects.
Ponyboi premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it was selected for the Narrative Feature Competition and was a recipient of a Grand Jury Prize nomination.
“River is a fearless storyteller with a singular voice and a powerful point of view,” said Hannah Pillemer, head of scripted at FOX Entertainment Studios. “From the moment we began working together on Ponyboi, it was clear that River brings originality, emotional depth, and creative ambition to everything they do. We’re excited to continue building together and to support River as they create new work for television and film.”
“I’m grateful to continue my creative relationship with FOX Entertainment Studios,” said Gallo. “Ponyboi was a deeply personal project, and the trust and support I found at FOX made it possible to tell that story without compromise. I’m excited to expand our collaboration and to keep creating bold, unexpected work together.”
