Biography

Will Phelps is a multifaceted producer, writer, actor, director, and filmmaker recognized for his work across both traditional film and digital media. With over 20 films produced for Hulu, he continues to push creative boundaries and is currently (2025) producing Rolling Loud in collaboration with Live Nation, featuring Matt Rife and Owen Wilson.

As a key partner at American High-a groundbreaking studio redefining teen cinema with the spirit of John Hughes for today's generation-Will has played an instrumental role in its success. Alongside Jeremy Garelick, the writer and director known for The Break-Up, The Hangover, The Wedding Ringer, and Murder Mystery 2, he has helped produce 21 films, including the 2025 SXSW Audience Award winner Summer of '69, starring Chloe Fineman; the 2022 SXSW Grand Jury Award and Audience Award-winning I Love My Dad; and the 2019 Sundance Grand Jury Prize nominee Big Time Adolescence, featuring Pete Davidson. Under Will's leadership, American High has become a cultural epicenter for youth-driven storytelling, earning critical acclaim and consistently high audience ratings, with every project securing distribution.

Beyond film, Will has demonstrated his entrepreneurial spirit by expanding American High into digital media. During the COVID-19 pandemic and industry strikes, he launched American High Shorts, a digital network that has amassed over 10 billion views and 6 million+ followers across multiple platforms. Writing and acting in many of its comedic sketches, Will has not only engaged a massive Gen Z and millennial audience but also attracted partnerships with major brands such as Southwest Airlines, John Deere, and the New York Rangers. Building on this success, he spearheaded the expansion of American High's digital arm with College Life and Barely Adult, broadening its reach while maintaining its signature comedic edge.

As partners, Will Phelps and Jeremy Garelick are actively shaping the future of entertainment. Their innovative work at American High has been featured in The New York Times and The Hollywood Reporter's Top Innovators list and earned them the 2023 STEAM Company of the Year Award. More than just a production company, American High is leading a movement-one that continues to resonate with audiences and redefine youth storytelling for a new generation.

(IMDb mini bio-written by my mom, no one loves me more)
- IMDb mini biography by: Will Phelps