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Jason Michael Berman
Jason Michael Berman is an American film producer and executive. He serves as the President of Mandalay Pictures, where he is responsible for developing and structuring financing for Mandalay's slate of independent films, in addition to packaging projects. He was named by ''Variety'' in 2011 as one of the Top Ten Producers to Watch. and by Deadline Hollywood in 2012 as one of the Top Ten Producers to Watch at Sundance. Early life Berman is originally from Baltimore, Maryland. Prior to producing, Berman started his career at the William Morris Agency in Beverly Hills, California. His later worked under the Chief Operating Officer at MGM Studios, and then for writer/director Gary Ross. Berman is a 2006 graduate of the University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts, where he became an adjunct professor teaching a course on Entrepreneurship in Entertainment. He is a co-founder of the Sundance Institute Catalyst Initiative. Berman is a member of the Producers Guild of Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baltimore
Baltimore ( , locally: or ) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland, fourth most populous city in the Mid-Atlantic, and the 30th most populous city in the United States with a population of 585,708 in 2020. Baltimore was designated an independent city by the Constitution of Maryland in 1851, and today is the most populous independent city in the United States. As of 2021, the population of the Baltimore metropolitan area was estimated to be 2,838,327, making it the 20th largest metropolitan area in the country. Baltimore is located about north northeast of Washington, D.C., making it a principal city in the Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area (CSA), the third-largest CSA in the nation, with a 2021 estimated population of 9,946,526. Prior to European colonization, the Baltimore region was used as hunting grounds by the Susquehannock Native Americans, who were primarily settled further northwest than where the city was later built. Colonist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sara Colangelo
Sara Colangelo is an American film director and screenwriter known for her films ''Little Accidents'' and ''Worth (film), Worth''. ''Filmmaker Magazine'' named her one of its "25 New Faces of Independent Film" in 2010. Colangelo graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy in 1997 and Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts in History in 2001. She received her MFA at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Her NYU thesis project, a short film called ''Little Accidents'', premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. It won the Grand Jury Prizes for Narrative Short from the Seattle International Film Festival. A full length somewhat different version of the film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2014 and received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best First Screenplay. Colangelo was invited to Sundance Labs' Writing Lab and later to their Directing Lab. Colangelo's remake of an Israeli film, ''The Kindergarten Teacher (2018 film), The Kindergarten Teacher'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USC School Of Cinematic Arts Alumni
USC most often refers to: * University of South Carolina, a public research university ** University of South Carolina System, the main university and its satellite campuses **South Carolina Gamecocks, the school athletic program * University of Southern California, a private research university ** USC Trojans, the school athletic program USC may also refer to: Government * United Somali Congress (1987–2004), a former major rebel organization * United States Code, the official code of United States federal law * United States Congress, the law-making body of the United States government * Universal Social Charge, an income tax in Ireland * Utility Stores Corporation, a Pakistani state-owned store chain Law enforcement * Ulster Special Constabulary, a former reserve police force in Northern Ireland * United States Constabulary (1946–1952), the security force of the U.S. Occupation Zone of West Germany Sports * UEFA Super Cup, an annual association football super cup match * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nine Days (film)
''Nine Days'' is a 2020 American fantasy drama film written and directed by Edson Oda in his feature debut. It stars an ensemble cast consisting of Winston Duke, Zazie Beetz, Benedict Wong, Tony Hale, Bill Skarsgård, David Rysdahl and Arianna Ortiz. In the film, Will (Duke) is a reclusive man residing in a house in the pre-existence with his assistant Kyo (Wong). His job is to interview souls hoping to be born and to observe how the souls he has selected are living on Earth. When one of his previous selections suddenly dies, Will becomes dispirited and confused with the true meaning of life as a new batch of souls arrives to be interviewed. In 2017, the Sundance Institute selected Oda to participate in its annual screenwriting lab in Utah. The character of Will is based on his uncle, who died by suicide when Oda was 12 years old. Funding the project proved difficult. After a number of specialty distributors turned the producers down, they put together a team of executive prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Io (film)
''Io'' is a 2019 American science fiction film directed by Jonathan Helpert. It stars Margaret Qualley, Anthony Mackie and Danny Huston. It was released on January 18, 2019, by Netflix. Plot The film is set in a post-apocalyptic present, where Earth's atmosphere has become toxic. Most humans have fled the planet, to live on a space station near Io, a moon of Jupiter. Sam Walden is one of the few humans remaining on Earth. She lives alone at high altitude, where the air is still breathable, trying to raise bees that can survive in the atmosphere. Her intent is to use the bees to eventually clean the air via the pollination of oxygen-producing plants. Her long-distance boyfriend, who lives on the Io station, urges her to leave Earth on the last shuttle from the planet. A storm creates a toxic cloud that passes through Sam's shelter, killing all of her bees. Micah, a man travelling by helium balloon, arrives shortly thereafter. He intends to reach the launch site and leave Earth, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Benefactor (2015 Film)
''The Benefactor'' (originally titled ''Franny'') is a 2015 American drama film written and directed by Andrew Renzi. Starring Richard Gere, Dakota Fanning, Theo James, and Clarke Peters, the film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 17, 2015. It was released in the United States on January 15, 2016, in a limited release and through video on demand by Samuel Goldwyn Films. Synopsis A wealthy man (Richard Gere) feels responsible for the deaths of two married friends, leading him to ingratiate himself into the lives of their daughter (Dakota Fanning) and her husband (Theo James). But their friendship takes a dark turn when he grows obsessed with the couple. Cast * Richard Gere as Francis "Franny" Watts * Dakota Fanning as Olivia * Theo James as Luke * Clarke Peters as Dr. Romano * Brian Anthony Wilson as Jesse * Dylan Baker as Bobby * Cheryl Hines as Mia * Dennisha Pratt as Sharon * Lyssa Roberts as Molly * Roy James Wilson as Charlie * Tibor Feldman as Dr. Sam * Mat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Mackie
Anthony Dwane Mackie (born September 23, 1978) is an American actor. Mackie made his acting debut starring in the semi-biographical drama film '' 8 Mile'' (2002). He was later nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Actor for his performance in the LGBT drama '' Brother to Brother'' (2004), and in the same year, appeared in psychological thriller ''The Manchurian Candidate'' and the sports film ''Million Dollar Baby''. Mackie starred in ''Half Nelson'' (2006); in 2008, Mackie both appeared in the action thriller ''Eagle Eye'', and was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in ''The Hurt Locker''. He portrayed Tupac Shakur in '' Notorious'' (2009), and later starred in ''Night Catches Us'' (2010), and ''The Adjustment Bureau'' and ''Real Steel'' (both 2011). He achieved global recognition for portraying Sam Wilson / Falcon / Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with the film '' Captain America: T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1956 Sugar Bowl
The 1956 Sugar Bowl featured the 7th ranked Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, and the 11th ranked Pittsburgh Panthers. The game was played on January 2, since New Year's Day was a Sunday. Much controversy preceded the 1956 Sugar Bowl. Segregationists and the Governor used all his political power in an attempt to keep Pitt fullback/linebacker Bobby Grier from playing because he was black. But ultimately, Bobby Grier played making this the first integrated Sugar Bowl and is the first integrated bowl game in the Deep South. Background This game occurred during segregation battles in the south, including ''Brown v. Board of Education'' (1954) and the murder of Emmett Till (1955). The Sugar Bowl had been racially segregated since its first inception in 1935. No black players had ever taken the field in it. There were even different sections of the stadium set aside for black and white attendees. In the past, most Southern colleges (including Georgia Tech) were all-white and had an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kilimanjaro (film)
''Kilimanjaro'' is a 2013 American independent romantic drama film starring Brian Geraghty and Abigail Spencer. Cast * Brian Geraghty as Doug * Alexia Rasmussen as Clare * Chris Marquette as Mitch * Abigail Spencer as Yvonne * Bruce Altman as Milton Jr. * Henny Russell as Ellen * Jim Gaffigan as Bill * John Cullum as Milton Sr. * Diego Klattenhoff as Troy Reception Mike D'Angelo of The Dissolve awarded the film three stars out of five. Matt Goldberg of Collider A collider is a type of particle accelerator which brings two opposing particle beams together such that the particles collide. Colliders may either be ring accelerators or linear accelerators. Colliders are used as a research tool in particle ... gave the film a D rating. References External links * * * {{rotten-tomatoes, kilimanjaro_2013 American independent films American romantic drama films 2013 independent films 2013 romantic drama films 2013 films Films scored by Jake Monaco 2010s English-langu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Struck By Lightning (2012 Film)
''Struck by Lightning'' is a 2012 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by Brian Dannelly and written by and starring Chris Colfer. The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on 21 April 2012, and was released theatrically on 11 January 2013. It features the final screen appearance of actress Polly Bergen. On 20 November 2012, Colfer released a young adult novel based on the film, titled ''Struck by Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal''. The film received mixed reviews with criticism going to the character of Carson, but praised the performances of the cast and Colfer’s screenplay. Plot High school senior Carson Phillips is struck and killed by lightning. The film is a flashback of recent events of his life. Carson has plans to go to Northwestern University to become an editor for ''The New Yorker'', but has been unsuccessful in making the dreams happen. During a writer's club meeting, Malerie Baggs asks Carson for advice about her writing. Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LUV (film)
''LUV'' is a 2012 crime drama film directed by Sheldon Candis. It was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. ''LUV'' was shot in and around Baltimore, Maryland, and had its Baltimore premiere at the Maryland Film Festival 2012. It was later released in theaters on January 18, 2013. The film has received mixed reviews from critics. Plot The film begins with Woody Watson (Michael Rainey Jr.) having a dream about him and his mother in the woods, but he then wakes up. Woody lives with his grandmother (Lonette McKee) in the inner city of Baltimore and longs to be reunited with his mother, who is in rehab in North Carolina. His charismatic Uncle Vincent (Common) has recently returned home after being sentenced to 20 years in prison, with his sentenced reduced to 12. He is released after serving 8 years. He is determined to straighten out his life by opening a high-end crab shack. Vincent drops Woody off at school, but when Woody becomes embarrassed whe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Brooklyn Brothers Beat The Best
''The Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best'' is a 2011 American independent comedy film written and directed by Ryan O'Nan and starring Ryan O'Nan, Michael Weston and Arielle Kebbel. The story focuses on a failing musician named Alex, who joins an eccentric musician and a beautiful con artist on a tour across the United States. The film debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2011. Plot The film opens with Alex (O'Nan), performing at a club with another artist. The performance goes badly, and Alex is kicked out of the partnership on account of his depressing lyrics. The next day, Alex arrives late at work much to the scrutiny of his boss and co-worker. He tries to leave early to go to a gig, although his boss refuses to let him go, and his co-worker taunts him about it. This prompts Alex to assault him and he is fired immediately afterwards. Now out of work, Alex goes to his gig, which is at a school and involves him playing guitar for a group of mentally handi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
