Jared Cohn Joins First Slate with Jarrett Furst

Jared Cohn, the prolific indie filmmaker behind titles like Atomic Shark and Rock Bottom, took to Instagram this week to announce a fresh collaboration. In a post featuring three images, he’s seen celebrating with longtime friend Jarrett Furst in what looks like a production office launch. Cohn’s caption read: “Excited to be apart of the First Slate team, with my great friend @jarrettfurst Making power plays💪”.

A New Creative Alliance

The announcement marks Cohn’s formal entry into First Slate, an emerging production outfit focused on genre films and mid-budget features. Jarrett Furst, tagged as @jarrettfurst on Instagram, has a background in independent film financing and festival strategy. Together, the pair aim to identify and develop at least three new feature projects slated to begin pre-production later this year.

Building On Past Successes

Cohn has directed over 50 features across horror, action and thriller formats, earning distribution deals with networks such as Syfy and Lionsgate. His versatility—from high-octane creature features to character-driven suspense—has made him a go-to in the indie space. Furst has previously collaborated with Cohn on press launches and market campaigns, most recently sharing a “Super excited about this one!” post on Deadline with producers Randy Charach and Deadline Hollywood.

What’s Next For First Slate?

While details on the upcoming titles remain under wraps, insiders say the slate will include a sci-fi thriller and a psychological horror entry. First Slate’s website teases “powerful storytelling with commercial appeal,” echoing Cohn’s own genre pedigree. Fans can expect an official reveal of project loglines and key casting announcements within the next two months.

With industry experience on both sides of the camera, Cohn and Furst are positioning First Slate as a home for ambitious indie films that can cross over into mainstream markets. Their power-play partnership could set a new standard for how small studios package and launch genre releases.

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