Scott Budnick (film producer)

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Budnick is an American film producer whose work includes serving as one of the executive producers of The Hangover (2009), the highest-grossing R-rated comedy of all time. [1]

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He is also noteworthy for his efforts as a volunteer [2] in California State prisons and advocacy on behalf of prisoners, [3] and he was awarded the 2012 California Governor's Volunteer of the Year for his efforts. [4] [5] He founded the Anti-Recidivism Coalition. [6]

Early life and education

Budnick grew up in Atlanta and graduated Woodward Academy in 1995. [7] He attended Emory University graduating in 1999 with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a B.A. in Film. [8] [9]

Filmography

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