Meet the Straightwire team
Rob Weston
Founder/CEO
Rob Weston is the founder and CEO of Straightwire Entertainment Group. A prolific producer and screenwriter, Weston was mentored by former 20th Century Fox, Managing Director, Tim Hampton (Aliens). Weston developed his first film property in 2008, entitled Where Love Reigns, alongside Martin Scorsese. He has since gone on to produce sixteen movies, with budgets combined in excess of $100m, working alongside multiple Academy Award winners including Charlize Theron, Shirley Maclaine, and Christopher Plummer. Highlights include the remake of the Latin American classic, Elsa And Fred, with academy award-winning producer Ed Saxon (Silence Of The Lambs), the adaptation of the award-winning novel, Dark Places, from world-renowned author Gillian Flynn (Gone Girl), the critically acclaimed Natasha Lyonne starrer, Antibirth, which premiered at Sundance and the comedy, Madness In The Method starring Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith (Jay And Silent Bob) and the legendary Stan Lee. Renowned worldwide as a tastemaker, Weston is an expert in film financing and developing high-quality projects and has positioned himself as a 'go-to producer' for the most exciting projects in Hollywood today. A member of the Producer’s Guild of America, he is a regular speaker on film panels and mentor to film students around the world
Cory Brusseau
Head of Development
Cory Brusseau's dynamic fifteen-year career spans theater, television, and film. As an actor, he has graced stages across the country while behind the scenes, he's been a pivotal story editor and writer for iconic shows like The Real World, Road Rules, and The Simple Life for Bunim Murray Productions, Mark Burnett, and E Entertainment. Brusseau's storytelling prowess makes him a highly sought-after screenplay consultant, while his produced screenplays Tod@s Caen and 3 Idiots have established him as a master of cross-cultural narratives. In 2020, Brusseau expanded into children's television, producing an engaging show with Genius Brands International and Kartoon Channel. Most recently he co-wrote and produced the family adventure film Legend Has It, starring Rupert Everett, Tamsin Greig, and Emilia Fox. Brusseau's career is a testament to his passion for storytelling and his ability to bridge cultural divides through compelling narratives.
Michael J Bell
Creative Executive
Michael J Bell is a much sought-after screenwriter with over twenty-five years experience in the business. His collaborations with David Yates (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) and Patricia Riggen (Miracles from Heaven) have cemented his reputation as one of the industry’s most original storytellers. Yates has described Michael as a writer who paints pictures with his words. Riggen describes Michael as a writer, who brings his characters to life off the page. With a unique eye for a story, Michael’s latest projects with Riggen include a biopic of the pioneering motorcycling Van Buren sisters and an adaptation of the epic historical novel The Heart of Jade. Michael’s up-and-coming projects include the survival thriller Kindred, starring Stephen Amell, and the television series, Night Driver. As creative executive Michael makes it his mission to seek out and develop new and original talent and content, bringing his passion, commitment and insight to this role.
Juan Manuel Armijos
Assistant to Rob Weston
Juan Manuel Armijos is a bilingual, Los Angeles-based screenwriter, filmmaker, and producer, originally from Quito, Ecuador. For over six years, he has evaluated content for international studios such as the world-renowned Lionsgate. Early in his career, he was mentored by producer Rob Weston, and worked as his assistant on several projects, including Madness in the Method, starring Jason Mewes, Kevin Smith (Jay and Silent Bob), and the legendary Stan Lee. He has collaborated with director Jason Strickland in the development and production of many projects, including the upcoming stunt documentary, 2nd Unit: Invisible Action Stars, starring Keanu Reeves, James Cameron, Halle Berry, Zoe Saldana, and many more. Most recently, he produced the upcoming feature, The Friendly, starring Joe Mantegna and Casey Deidrick, portraying the journey of a soldier with PTSD and the dog that saves him. He also wrote the highly anticipated biopic, Victor, depicting the astounding survival story of legendary boxer, Victor Ortiz. Thanks to his vast experience, Juan has a uniquely sharp eye for finding exceptional projects as well as the development skills to help them reach their full potential.