Scott Steindorff
Robert Scott Steindorff is an American television and film producer, executive producer and film consultant.[1]
Scott Steindorff | |
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| Born | Robert Scott Steindorff Minnesota, U.S. |
| Occupation | Television and film producer, writer, creator, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1995-present |
Early life and education
Steindorff was born in Minnesota and then moved to Arizona during his childhood.[2] He attended Arizona State University with a double major in theater and business.[2]
Steindorff then joined the real estate business of his father and worked in real estate for twenty years.[2] He eventually moved to California to pursue a film career, and continued to work as a real estate consultant.[2] His real estate consultant work for Caesars Palace in Las Vegas helped him become an entertainment consultant for the venue, and he wrote for the EFX show at the MGM Grand Las Vegas.[2] At age 40, he decided to become a producer.[2]
Career
In 1998, Steindorff formed the film production company Stone Village Productions.[3] His first acquisition was "Night Magic" by Tom Tryon, to be adapted for a movie and for the stage. In 2012, his company expanded into a joint venture with Exclusive Media.[4]
He has produced or executive produced Chef, Jane Got a Gun, Las Vegas (TV series)', The Lincoln Lawyer, Penelope, Empire Falls (TV Series), The Human Stain, Love in the Time of Cholera, and other works.[5][6]
In January 2020, Steindorff joined the School of Art and Film at Arizona State University as a professor of practice.[7][8]
In 2020, it was announced that Steindorff would be directing and producing the documentary Spectrum Neurodiversity.[8] Steindorff has said he developed the idea for the documentary after his diagnosis as an adult with the autism spectrum condition Asperger's.[8] Simon Baron-Cohen of the University of Cambridge Autism Research Centre has been cast to host and interview other participants in the documentary, which include researchers and people with autism spectrum conditions.[8]
In 2021, after acquiring the rights to develop the LA Magazine cover story "Shrooms! Shamans! Kosher LSD! Why Los Angeles Is Suddenly Tripping Out", Steindorff announced plans to work as the executive producer for a television series titled Psychedelic City, as well as a related metaverse platform.[9][10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Credit | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Human Stain | Producer | |
| 2006 | Penelope | Producer | |
| Turistas | Producer | ||
| 2007 | Love in the Time of Cholera | Producer | |
| 2009 | Stan Helsing | Producer | |
| 2011 | The Lincoln Lawyer | Producer | |
| 2013 | Gimme Shelter | Executive producer | |
| 2014 | Chef | Executive producer | |
| 2015 | The D Train | Producer | |
| Jane Got a Gun | Producer | [11] | |
| TBA | The Caretaker | Producer | |
| Spectrum Neurodiversity | Producer | [8] | |
Television
| Year | Title | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003−05 | Las Vegas | Executive producer | |
| 2005 | Empire Falls | Executive producer | |
| 2017 | Fire Chasers | Executive producer | Documentary |
| 2021−22 | Station Eleven | Executive producer | [12] |
| TBA | Butch Cassidy | Producer | |
| Frankenstein | Producer | ||
| The Maidens | Producer | ||
| Unsettled | Producer | ||
| The Psychology of Stupidity | Producer | [13] | |
| Under the Wave at Waimea | Producer | ||
| Just Watch Me | Producer | ||
| The Last Day | Producer | ||
| Austin | Producer | ||
| Psychedelic City | Executive producer | [9] | |
| Waking Up | Producer |
- Miscellaneous crew
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005−07 | Las Vegas | Consultant Creative consultant |
- As an actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Double Trouble | Health Club Manager | Direct-to-video |
- Thanks
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Iceman | Special thanks |
Awards
- The miniseries Empire Falls received 10 Emmy Award nominations[14] and the Golden Globe Award for Best Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television[15]
- Station Eleven was nominated for Best Television Adaptation at the 2022 USC Scripter Awards[16]
Personal life
Steindorff has three children.[8]
References
- "Scott Steindorff". Variety. 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
- Teicholz, Tom (June 2, 2006). "Great Scott: Scott Steindorff's Excellent Adventure in Hollywood". Jewish Journal. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- de Los Angeles, Maria (November 21, 2017). "Hotel Scarface, Executive-Produced by Author Roben Farzad, Is Headed to TV". Miami New Times. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- "Steindorff's Scott Pictures plans expansion". Variety. August 28, 2012.
- "Scott Steindorff". BFI. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
- "Rotten Tomatoes: Scott Steindorff". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
- "Film and television producer Scott Steindorff joins ASU". ASU News. 2020-01-30. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
- Gardner, Chris (September 25, 2020). "Producer Gets Personal About Being on the Spectrum in New Doc". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- Brown, Kailyn (November 23, 2021). "LA Mag's Psychedelics Cover Story Is Being Developed As TV Series". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- Gardner, Chris (November 22, 2021). "Los Angeles Magazine Cover Story on Psychedelics Being Developed as TV Series, Metaverse". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- Sperling, Nicole (March 21, 2013). "Natalie Portman's indie western faces series of troubles". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- Maas, Jennifer (February 10, 2015). "Scott Steindorff acquires rights to 'Station Eleven,' EW's 2014 Best Fiction Book of the Year". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- "'Schitt's Creek' Director Jerry Ciccoritti Attached to 'The Psychology of Stupidity' TV Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)". www.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
- "Awards & Nominations". Television Academy. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- "Empire Falls". Golden Globe Awards. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- Hipes, Patrick (January 19, 2022). "USC Scripter Awards Film And TV Nominations Set; Barry Jenkins To Receive Literary Achievement Award". Deadline. Retrieved 18 March 2022.