Eric Ro Explained

Eric Ro
Birth Place:	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Years Active:	2007-present
Occupation:	Producer

Eric Ro is a Korean-American producer based in Los Angeles.

Career

In 2008, Ro produced an original series, The Resistance,^[1] for Starz Media, co-produced by Sam Raimi’s Ghost House Pictures. Set in a post apocalyptic world, The Resistance aired on SyFy channel.

He has produced countless branded content and commercials for companies including Warner Bros., Marvel Studios, Synchrony Financial, Amazon and Ubisoft, as well as music videos for The Chainsmokers and Avicii.

His latest film, Luce,^[2] starring Naomi Watts, Octavia Spencer, Tim Roth and Kelvin Harrison Jr., held its world premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival on opening weekend.^[3] Shortly after, Luce ^[4] was acquired for domestic distribution rights by NEON & Topic Studios. Focus Features landed international distribution. The film also premiered at Tribeca Film Festival, among others. Luce is scheduled for theatrical release on August 2, 2019.^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. News: 'Resistance' Web series tests TV waters. The Hollywood Reporter. 2018-01-03. en.
2. Web site: Hot Cannes Title: BLOOM To Sell International On Julius Onah-Helmed 'Luce'. Deadline. 23 April 2018 .
3. Web site: Donnelly . Matt . 2019-01-30 . Sundance: Naomi Watts Drama 'Luce' Goes to Neon, Topic Studios . 2024-01-30 . Variety . en-US.
4. News: 'Luce' Review: Octavia Spencer and Naomi Watts Face Off in Fascinating Study of Race and Class — Sundance. IndieWire.
5. Web site: 2019-01-28 . Sundance social thriller 'Luce' asks tough questions about race, expectations and privilege . 2024-01-30 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
6. News: Lee . Benjamin . 2019-04-26 . Luce review – tough, provocative thriller crackles with tension . 2024-01-30 . the Guardian . en-GB . 0261-3077.