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Kaplan is the co-founder of ], a privately financed feature film development, production, finance and sales company.<ref></ref> As a film producer, Kaplan financed and produced the feature film,'']'' starring ] and ].<ref> ''Terror Tract'' production credits</ref> Kaplan also produced, '']'' starring ] and ]. ] released the film theatrically, ]s purchased cable rights and ] released the film on DVD.<ref> ''The Big Empty''</ref> | ||
| As a film producer, Kaplan financed and produced the feature film,'']'' starring ] and ].<ref> ''Terror Tract'' production credits</ref> Kaplan also produced, '']'' starring ] and ]. ] released the film theatrically, ]s purchased cable rights and ] released the film on DVD.<ref> ''The Big Empty''</ref> | |||
| Kaplan served as the primary financier and producer for the documentary '']'', released theatrically by ],<ref></ref> as well as WWII documentary ''Red White Black & Blue'',<ref> ''Red White Black & Blue''</ref> which appeared on ]/ITVS in November, 2007.<ref></ref> His other producer credits include ''Big Bad Wolf'' (])<ref></ref> and '']''; ''The Lost Colony'' (]/]). | Kaplan served as the primary financier and producer for the documentary '']'', released theatrically by ],<ref></ref> as well as WWII documentary ''Red White Black & Blue'',<ref> ''Red White Black & Blue''</ref> which appeared on ]/ITVS in November, 2007.<ref></ref> His other producer credits include ''Big Bad Wolf'' (])<ref></ref> and '']''; ''The Lost Colony'' (]/]). | ||
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| *''Big Bad Wolf'' (2006) | *''Big Bad Wolf'' (2006) | ||
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*''The Lost Colony'' aka '']'' (2007) | ||
| *''John Henry: The Steel Driving Racehorse'' (2009) | *''John Henry: The Steel Driving Racehorse'' (2009) | ||
| *''Billy Bates'' (2010) | *''Billy Bates'' (2010) | ||
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| Steven G. Kaplan | |
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 producer, Steven G. Kaplan | |
| Born | (1962-02-23) February 23, 1962 (age 62) San Marino, California |
| Occupation(s) | entertainment lawyer, producer |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Spouse(s) | Kimberly Daniel Kaplan 1994-present |
Steven G. Kaplan (February 23, 1962; San Marino, California) is an American lawyer turned film producer. He co-founded Rainstorm Entertainment in 2002 with his brother-in-law, Gregg L. Daniel.
Biography
Kaplan is the co-founder of Rainstorm Entertainment, a privately financed feature film development, production, finance and sales company. As a film producer, Kaplan financed and produced the feature film,Terror Tract starring John Ritter and Bryan Cranston. Kaplan also produced, The Big Empty starring Jon Favreau and Kelsey Grammer. Artisan Entertainment released the film theatrically, Showtime Networks purchased cable rights and Lionsgate Entertainment released the film on DVD.
Kaplan served as the primary financier and producer for the documentary Fuck, released theatrically by ThinkFilm, as well as WWII documentary Red White Black & Blue, which appeared on PBS/ITVS in November, 2007. His other producer credits include Big Bad Wolf (Universal) and Wraiths of Roanoke; The Lost Colony (Sci Fi Channel/Allumination Filmworks).
Kaplan is currently producing the feature documentary State of Control.He is in post production on the feature documentary Sunset Strip, to which he is attached as the worldwide sales agent for the picture.
Personal life
Kaplan graduated from UCLA in 1985 with a B.A. in Political Science. He earned his J.D. from Loyola Law School in 1988. Kaplan is a native of California from San Marino, California. Kaplan lives in Calabasas, California with his wife, Kimberly Daniel Kaplan and two children.
Producer filmography
- Terror Tract (2002)
- The Big Empty (2003)
- Fuck (2005)
- Big Bad Wolf (2006)
- Red White Black and Blue (2006)
- The Lost Colony aka Wraiths of Roanoke (2007)
- John Henry: The Steel Driving Racehorse (2009)
- Billy Bates (2010)
- State of Control aka Tibet in Ruins (2011)
- Sunset Strip (2011)
References
- hollywoodreporter.com
- Official Rainstorm Entertainment Site/Kaplan
- Press release, "Magic Rock Entertainment and Rainstorm Entertainment Announce Film Distribution Alliance", marketwire.com
- movies.nytimes.com Terror Tract production credits
- Los Angeles Times Movie Review The Big Empty
- Official Fuck movie site
- moviefone.com Red White Black & Blue
- alaskainvasion.com Official movie site
- Official Big Bad Wolf movie site
- Official State of Control movie site
- Official Sunset Strip movie site
- Official Rainstorm Entertainment Site/Kaplan
- WDW site