Director · Writer · Producer
Scott Paul Wright
The Next Chapter · Wise Rabbit Films
“I came to this subject through my own experience with psilocybin at 68 — the age of many of the people in this film. What I witnessed changed me, and I knew I had to tell these stories.”
About the filmmaker
Scott Paul Wright is a filmmaker, writer, and producer who arrived at cinema after two full careers — first as a celebrated radio personality and record industry executive, then as an award-winning winemaker and importer. He founded Wise Rabbit Films and has since made documentary work that places the human story at the centre of every subject it touches.
His debut feature, Three Days of Glory (2018, co-directed with David Baker), explored the impact of climate change and globalisation on small family vineyards in Burgundy, France. The film won Best Film at the IACP Awards.
He followed with John Waite: The Hard Way (2023), an intimate portrait of an ageing rock musician confronting a lifetime of disappointment during the COVID lockdown. The film earned a 100% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes and is now streaming on Prime Video across 60 markets.
With The Next Chapter, Wright brings both his filmmaking craft and something more personal: his own experience with psilocybin at 68 — a journey that prompted him to ask what healing can look like for people in the second half of life. The film is produced through Wise Rabbit Films.
Career
- 1980s
America's #1 most-listened-to radio personality, performing as “Shadow Steele.” Concurrent career as a record industry executive.
- 1999
Moved to the Willamette Valley to join the wine industry. Founded Scott Paul Winery with his wife, Martha.
- 2005
Founded Caveau Selections, importing small-producer Burgundy wines and grower Champagnes. Regular travel to France deepened his connection to European filmmaking culture.
- 2018
Directed his first feature documentary, pivoting fully to cinema through Wise Rabbit Films.
- 2026
The Next Chapter released — streaming worldwide June 25, 2026.
Filmography
The Next Chapter
2026Documentary. Director, Writer, Producer. Streaming worldwide June 25, 2026. Produced by Wise Rabbit Films.
John Waite: The Hard Way
2023Documentary. Director, Writer, Producer. Now streaming on Prime Video in 60 markets.
100% Audience Score · Rotten TomatoesThree Days of Glory
2018Documentary. Co-Director (with David Baker), Writer, Producer. The impact of climate change and globalisation on the small family vineyards of Burgundy, France.
Best Film · IACP Awards
In his own words
“This is not a film about a drug. It is a film about people who refused to give up on themselves — people who carried pain for years and finally found a way through it.”
“I came to this subject through my own experience with psilocybin at 68. What I experienced changed my life profoundly, and I knew I had to tell these stories.”
Watch the film.
The Next Chapter is available to stream worldwide June 25, 2026. Scott Paul Wright is available for press interviews on request.