Written by Alex Williams
Egerton Crescent Productions (ECP) is making waves in both streaming and publishing, defying industry norms with their recent successes. The young company, co-founded by Charles Burt and Omar Parker in 2015, has scored a double hit that’s turning heads in Hollywood and beyond.
“It’s been a journey of constant adaptation,” reflects Burt, ECP’s CEO. “Seeing ‘Camp Pleasant Lake‘ hit #1 on Starz is a major milestone for us.” The horror film’s success on the streaming platform marks a significant achievement for the production company. Equally impressive, their YouTube gaming channel, launched just six weeks ago, has already amassed 100k subscribers.
But ECP’s triumph doesn’t stop at visual media. In an unexpected twist, their venture into publishing has yielded impressive results. “Inebriated Haiku’s,” a collaboration with the Rabbit Hole Pub in Fort Worth, Texas, is currently Amazon’s top seller. The book has garnered over a thousand reviews on Goodreads, maintaining a near-perfect 4.97 rating.
“From screams to syllables, I guess,” jokes Parker, who heads content at ECP. “We’re just trying to tell good stories, whatever the medium.”
The duo’s journey began at Montana State University, where they met as freshmen. Burt brings a wealth of experience to his role as CEO, having participated in feature film programming for the Sundance Film Festival and collaborated with industry veterans like Patrick Markey. He credits his grandfather, Don F. Gaston, former Executive Vice President of Gulf & Western (Paramount Pictures), for his business acumen.
Parker, as Head of Content, oversees all ECP projects from conception to final cut. His impressive background includes being the youngest producer to have an official selection at the Cannes Film Festival at just 18 years old. After graduating with honors, he transitioned into digital content, working with many Forbes top 20 content creators.
“We saw streaming and social media changing everything,” Burt explains. “So we adapted our strategies to meet audiences where they are.”
That adaptability is evident in ECP’s digital presence. Under their Tumbleweed brand, they’ve amassed 400,000 followers on TikTok and 1.6 million followers on Instagram between Parker and Burt’s pages. This multi-platform approach allows them to engage fans across various mediums, from TV screens to smartphones and tablets.
Industry analysts are taking notice of ECP’s meteoric rise. “It’s rare to see a company nail both traditional and new media like this,” says an entertainment expert. “ECP is definitely one to watch in the coming years.”
The success of “Camp Pleasant Lake” on Starz and “Inebriated Haiku’s” on Amazon represents more than just good fortune. It’s a testament to ECP’s understanding of changing viewer habits and their ability to create content that resonates across different mediums. Their strategy of blending traditional filmmaking fundamentals with digital techniques has clearly paid off.
As for the future, Burt and Parker hint at exploring virtual reality storytelling and other emerging technologies. “We’re just getting started,” Parker grins, suggesting that ECP’s innovative approach to content creation is far from over.
In an industry grappling with rapid changes in technology and viewer preferences, ECP’s chart-topping success on both Starz and Amazon might just point the way forward. By creating an ecosystem of content across multiple platforms, they’ve positioned themselves at the forefront of the entertainment industry’s digital transformation. For now, they’re proving that in the world of entertainment, sometimes the new kids on the block can teach the old guard a thing or two about adapting to the digital age.
To follow ECP’s journey, check out Omar Parker and Charles Burt on Instagram, and catch their latest content on TikTok.
