Sentences with phrase «independent producer of films»

Then he ventured out as an independent producer of films like war movie «Home of the Brave» and «The Men,» Marlon Brando's feature debut.

Not exact matches

Independent from any marketing and advertising arms within the company, the Lab's «Creative Five» is a mix of selected technologists and creatives from various fields: designers, mobile - developers, film producers, animators, writers, etc..

Something Ventured was screened at South by Southwest and it is set to appear at a number of the country's independent film festivals this spring and summer, and the producers hope to have it broadcast on TV in 2012.

Plans to reform Britain's arcane libel laws have been thrown into doubt after the House of Lords last night approved amendments introduced to the Defamation Bill by the film producer Lord Puttnam - Independent

Additionally, the legislation seeks to end the experiences most visibly depicted in recent cases of alleged abuse by actresses who worked for film producer Harvey Weinstein; their legal remedies were limited in many cases because they were considered independent contractors.

Another independent film producer «is using Buffalo as his canvas,» said Buffalo Niagara Film Commissioner Tim Clark in describing the work of filmmaker Mac Cappuccino.

The story of prolific independent film producer Morty Fineman (Stiller).

In the 2000s, Stevens found new success on the other side of the camera, as a prolific producer of both independent and mainstream Hollywood films, even winning the Oscar for Best Documentary for his 2009 film about the slaughtering of dolphins, The Cove.

A24, a producer and distributor of independent films, has only been around since 2012, but in just four years, the young company has already managed to establish itself as a potent brand name with a string of impressive releases, including (but not limited to) Room, Obvious Child, Spring Breakers, The End Of The Tour,.of independent films, has only been around since 2012, but in just four years, the young company has already managed to establish itself as a potent brand name with a string of impressive releases, including (but not limited to) Room, Obvious Child, Spring Breakers, The End Of The Tour,.of impressive releases, including (but not limited to) Room, Obvious Child, Spring Breakers, The End Of The Tour,.Of The Tour,...

With thirty - one independent feature films under her belt, Andrea Sperling has been one of the most prolific producers of the past two decades.

Now the race is wide open, and is expected to go at a dizzying pace, with announcements to come from the Golden Globes, the Directors Guild, the Producers Guild, SAG - AFTRA, the Independent Spirit Awards and many film critics» associations from across the nation, leading up to the actual announcement of the Academy Award nominations.

In the case of «Moneyball» it's a studio film, but it's the peculiar circumstances of that arrangement that we were able to negotiate with Brad [Pitt] as a producer really made it feel like an independent film than what one might think of as the committee of studio film.

Friedkin was in the audience when Bug premiered off - Broadway and quickly approached Letts with the idea of a film version; the playwright set to work on a screenplay while Friedkin raised $ 4 million from independent producers and eventually won distribution from Lionsgate Films.

The behind - the - scenes action of Living in Oblivion is no exception, and although we've seen many films just like it in recent years, such as Mistress and The Big Picture, Tom DiCillo's (Double Whammy, Box of Moon Light) creation distinguishes itself by being about a independent filmmaking, not greatly influenced by the dictation of a major studio or bigwig producer, but by conflicts within the filmmaker himself.

With a heft of powerful independent film producers behind it, look for «Dayveon» to potentially play the 2017 festival circuit.

«I really was interested in getting involved with a company [that has not received a lot of] ink that may be turning into one of the prolific producers of independent films around,» said Lipsky.

They're doing this quietly, but they're one of the great producers of American independent film though they're based in the U.K.»

A must for cinephiles, foodies and wine lovers alike, the five - day «extended weekend» features a premier selection of independent films and hotly anticipated Oscar contenders, as well as conversations with some of the most exciting actors, directors, producers and writers working in movies today.

In the days and weeks to come, Hollywood studios and independent distributors will be releasing all sorts of films that are crammed with producer credits.

Signaling the official kick - off for the film awards season, the Gotham Awards is one of the leading honors for independent film and provides critical early recognition to worthy independent films and their writers, directors, producers, and actors.

The first awards show of the season, the IFP Gotham Awards is one of the leading honors for independent film and media, providing critical early recognition to groundbreaking independent films and their writers, directors, producers, and actors with ten competitive awards categories.

Formerly, he served as the San Francisco Film Society Executive Director, has worked as a producer for independent film, as has also been a member on Fandor's Board of Advisors since March 2011.

MARK DUPLASS, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER When you're making independent film, you're looking at things that aren't inherently expensive and things that are inherently relatable, and sex is a subject that happens to have both of those things in spades.

Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber are screenwriters and producers of various studio and independent films.

SCOTT NEUSTADTER and MICHAEL H. WEBER — Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber are screenwriters and producers of various studio and independent films.

With the rise of digital filmmaking, which allows producers and financiers to be more directly involved in the creative process, did you feel more independent in the past working on a studio film like «Barcelona» (for Warner Brothers) as compared to «Love & Friendship»?

Michigan - based writer - producer Roger Rapoport is taking full advantage of Wisconsin scenery and Milwaukee talent for his independent films.

Since 2013, The Ammon Foundation has supported the education and professional development of emerging independent feature film screenwriters, directors, and producers («Fellows») at five of the FFP's signature residency programs: Creative Producing Lab, Creative Producing Summit, January Screenwriters Lab, and the Directors and Screenwriters Lab.

It's just... I mean, everybody says this now, but that's why Gus Van Sant is one of the producers of our show, that's why Todd Haynes is doing television: because it's really the way to continue that spirit of what independent film is without having to compromise creatively.

Independent films will often only be greenlit if there is a billboard - friendly name attached and there tend to be layers of producers and executives involved, or as Leigh put it: «The endless bullshit that goes on because endless people have to agree or disagree.»

FADUMA & MIKE was selected by a national panel consisting of key influencers in the film industry: Film Independent Spirit Award and Gotham Award - winning producer, Amanda Marshall; Senior Director of Artist Programs at the Tribeca Film Institute, Molly O'Keefe; and Film Independent Senior Manager of Project Involve, Francisco Velasquez.

The Sundance Institute Producers Awards are $ 10,000 grants awarded to producers with films premiering at the Sundance Film Festival in both fiction and non-fiction categories.The awards are presented annually during the festival at the Producers Brunch where a keynote speech is given by a prominent member of the independent producing cProducers Awards are $ 10,000 grants awarded to producers with films premiering at the Sundance Film Festival in both fiction and non-fiction categories.The awards are presented annually during the festival at the Producers Brunch where a keynote speech is given by a prominent member of the independent producing cproducers with films premiering at the Sundance Film Festival in both fiction and non-fiction categories.The awards are presented annually during the festival at the Producers Brunch where a keynote speech is given by a prominent member of the independent producing cProducers Brunch where a keynote speech is given by a prominent member of the independent producing community.

The Creative Producing Program encompasses a year - round series of Labs, Fellowships, granting and events focusing not only on nurturing the next generation of independent producers, but renewing the community of veteran producers dedicated to sustaining the vibrancy and vitality of independent film.

Over the three - day gathering, the Creative Producing Summit provides a forum for top industry professionals, producers, and directors to focus on three primary avenues of dialogue: narrative producing, documentary producing, and the state of the independent film industry.

A Native producer means having someone who not only understands the steps needed to make a film but who also has the knowledge of the community needed to help gain the access and support so essential to independent filmmaking.

According to veteran producer Guneet Monga, «An independent production has to raise double the budget of the film, because they also need a marketing budget to compete for the same screens and channels that commercial films do, making it very difficult for indie films to break through the unending clutter.»

Alain Silver is a Santa Monica - based writer / producer of independent feature films, whose books include genre surveys on the samurai film and the vampire film, director studies of Robert Aldrich and David Lean, and seven volumes on film noir.

Producer / Emmy ® - award winning actress, America Ferrera talks about her early roles in film and television including the hit show Ugly Betty, Real Women Have Curves, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and working with Ryan Piers Williams on the independent film The Dry Land.

RAY ANGELIC (Executive Producer) is a Los Angeles - based producer whose credits include a host of critically acclaimed independent and genrProducer) is a Los Angeles - based producer whose credits include a host of critically acclaimed independent and genrproducer whose credits include a host of critically acclaimed independent and genre films.

Producer / Emmy ® - award winning actress, America Ferrera talks her early roles in film and television including the hit show Ugly Betty, Real Women Have Curves, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and working with Ryan Piers Williams on the independent film The Dry Land.

Reflecting on the selection process, Iranian - born independent filmmaker and producer Shahin Yazdani, said: «As jurors we are obviously looking for films which have absorbing narratives, are engaging in their cinematic articulation and unique in their tone, but given the nature of SICFF, we are equally concerned about how artfully a film can convey some strong moral values to our target audience.»

A son of immigrants who grew up in poor circumstances, Zaentz created the world's largest independent jazz record company, Fantasy Records, before becoming a film producer who won Best Picture Academy Awards for three films (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Amadeus, and The English Patient).

This includes publishing house acquisitions staff, independent or small imprint staff, literary agents, literary managers, film and television producers, game producers, online content providers, and anyone else who can offer authors either representation or a contract for some or all of a given book's content rights.»

CRISTINA SALAT has spent a lifetime enjoying many facets of the media industry, working behind official New York / California desks and freelance with and for large & small book publishers, magazines, film producers, newspapers, new & independent presses, and emerging / established authors nationwide.

has spent a lifetime enjoying many facets of the media industry, working behind official New York / California desks and freelance with and for large & small book publishers, magazines, film producers, newspapers, new & independent presses, and emerging / established authors nationwide.

Nadja is an independent producer, specialised in the field of art films and artist films, a curator and writer and has worked as a journalist for press and television (Conde Nast, Canal +).

Brazilian curator and critic Gabriel Menotti detailed the successes and pitfalls of Cine Falcatrua, a collective that began by staging free pop - up film screenings and developed (or perhaps, as Menotti hinted, devolved) into a government - funded network of independent film producers and festivals.

Sarah Perks Artistic Director, (Visual Art & Film), Cornerhouse & HOME (Manchester) Sarah Perks is an international curator, film programmer and producer with significant experience of contemporary visual art, independent film and engagement.

She also made films as an independent film producer and director and taught at the School of Visual Arts in New York.

Independent curator and film producer, Αdelina von Fürstenberg, is director and founder of Art for The World, a non-governmental organization founded in 1996 with a view to use art as a social force.