When you're doing a big movie, you're gone for 10 months to a year.

On 6 July 2010 YouTube announced the launch of Life In A Day an experimental documentary executive produced by Scott. He had Steven Zaillian rewrite his script to focus on the dynamic between Frank Lucas and Richie Roberts. " He divides his time between homes in London France and Los Angeles.

Scott is known for his atmospheric highly concentrated visual style which has influenced many directors. " He is the elder brother of the late Tony Scott.