Morris Ruskin is an American independent film producer and founder and chairman of

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Biography

Ruskin was born in

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to anti-

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November 5, 2013 At the age of 9, his family moved to

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where his father went to Harvard Business School; at the age of 12, his family moved to

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; and at the age of 15 they moved to

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where his mother attended and obtained a Ph.D. at UCLA School of Theater. She did her dissertation on South African playwright Athol Fugard and when Morris produced an adaptation of Fugard's "Master Harold"...and the Boys, he dedicated the movie to his mother. Since the early 1990s, Ruskin has produced a number of critically acclaimed films including '' Glengarry Glen Ross'', '' The Man From Elysian Fields'', '' Lakeboat'', ''

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'', '' The Visit'' and '' Ladies in Black''. In 1992 Morris established

to continue producing his own films and to help secure financing and distribution for other independent productions, structuring deals that incorporate deferments, soft money, and international co-productions in order to create financially viable motion pictures. Through Shoreline, Morris has brought multiple, award-winning Latin films to the market, such as '' La Nana'', '' 7 cajas'', ''

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'', '' Father's Chair'', just to name a few. Morris has produced over sixty films, with his most recent being '' Ladies in Black'' which was directed by Bruce Beresford and released worldwide by Sony Pictures. Three of his films have premiered at the Sundance Film Festival; six have premiered at the

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; he has produced the opening night selection of the

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, and '' High Life'' was his first production to premiere at the

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. Morris' films have been frequently feted as well: Al Pacino was nominated for an

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for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in Glengarry Glen Ross; The Visit was nominated for four Independent Spirit Awards and '' The Signal'' played at the

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and was nominated for the

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Personal life

Ruskin is married to Karna Ruskin, who is the highly esteemed fashion designer for Emerald Sundae. His sister, Susan Ruskin, is the Dean and Executive VP of '' AFI Conservatory''.

Partial filmography

*'' Glengarry Glen Ross'' *''

'' *'' Lakeboat'' *'' The Visit'' *'' The Man from Elysian Fields'' *'' Dark Corners'' *''

'' *''

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'' *''

Weirdsville ''Weirdsville'' is a black comedy film directed by Allan Moyle and written by Willem Wennekers. It premiered January 18, 2007 at the 2007 Slamdance Film Festival.

'' *'' The Signal'' *'' The Fifth Patient'' *'' Ladies in Black'' *''

Hank and Mike ''Hank and Mike'' is a 2008 comedy film directed by Matthiew Klinck, from a screenplay written by Paolo Mancini and Thomas Michael. The film tells the story of two blue-collar Easter Bunnies who get fired and try their hand at an assortment of ...

'' *''

Senseless ''Senseless'' is a 1998 American buddy comedy science fiction film directed by Penelope Spheeris and written by Greg Erb and Craig Mazin. The film stars Marlon Wayans, David Spade, and Matthew Lillard as college students. Plot Darryl Wither ...

'' *'' High Life'' *'' Master Harold...and the Boys'' *''

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'' *'' A Farewell to Fools'' *''

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'' *'' Alex & Eve'' *'' Melocotones'' *''

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Press

South African Oscar submission ‘Knuckle City’ finds US home (exclusive)The Independent Filmmaker's Guide to the New Hollywood: Success in the Era of Netflix and Streaming Video (Foreword)The Independent Filmmaker's Guide to Writing a Business Plan for Investors, 2d ed. (Foreword)MoJo Global Arts, 2btube, Touche, Strike Strategic AllianceShoreline Entertainment Launches Latino DivisionShoreline Becomes Latin American Talent & Literary ManagerShoreline Entertainment: A Discussion with Founder and Head Morris Ruskin

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