Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Infrared Founder Drew Simon Departs FilmNation-Backed Label for New Opportunities
Drew Simon is leaving a movie company called Infrared.
He helped start Infrared with Glen Basner and FilmNation four years ago.
Simon says the timing is right for him to look for a new opportunity.
He will still work as a producer on some movies that are coming soon.
His latest movie, Skeletons, finished filming last month.
He also worked on Painter and Novocaine.
Before Infrared, Simon worked at STX Entertainment for seven years.
He plans to announce what he will do next later.
Drew Simon is leaving Infrared, the FilmNation-backed production label he co-founded with FilmNation CEO Glen Basner four years ago.
Simon will remain a producer on several upcoming films after his departure.
His recent productions include Skeletons, which wrapped last month, and Painter, scheduled for Hulu and Disney+ in early 2027.
Simon also produced Novocaine, released globally by Paramount in 2025.
Before launching Infrared, Simon spent seven years at STX Entertainment and oversaw production on more than 25 films.
- Who
- Drew Simon, co-founder of Infrared, is departing the production label.
- What
- Simon is leaving Infrared to pursue new opportunities while remaining attached as a producer to several upcoming films.
- When
- After four years of building Infrared; no specific departure date was provided.
- Where
- Infrared, the FilmNation-backed production label.
- Why
- Sources said Simon felt the timing was right to pursue his next opportunity.
- Company
- Infrared is a production label backed by FilmNation.
- Co-founder
- Drew Simon launched Infrared with FilmNation CEO Glen Basner.
- Upcoming production
- Skeletons wrapped last month and was produced by Simon alongside J.J. Abrams.
- Upcoming release
- Painter is planned for Hulu and Disney+ in early 2027.
- Recent release
- Novocaine was released globally by Paramount in 2025.
- Previous employer
- Simon spent seven years at STX Entertainment.
- Next move
- Simon plans to announce his next opportunity at a later date.