Michael Steinberg (filmmaker)

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Michael Steinberg
Born (1959-05-15) 15 May 1959 (age 65)
Occupation(s)Film and TV director
Film and TV producer
Film and TV Writer
Years active 1992 present

Michael Steinberg (born 15 May 1959) is a director, writer and producer. He is a graduate of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. He has directed three films that all premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and has written and/or produced four other award-winning features since his debut in 1992. In addition, Steinberg has written, directed, and/or produced several television projects since 2000.

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Selected filmography

YearFilmRoleNotes
1987Teenage Theater intros for Rhino Video starring Mamie Van DorenDirectorIntros to films in the Teenage Theater anthology from Rhino Video
1988NightwatchDirector, writer, producer, editorShort film
1992 The Waterdance DirectorWon the IFP Spirit Award for "Best First Feature" and the "Audience Award" at the Sundance Film Festival. The film is included in the book "The Best 1000 Films of All Time" published by The New York Times.[ citation needed ]
1993 Bodies, Rest & Motion DirectorRunner-up for the "Audience Award" at the Sundance Film Festival. It was selected for the "Un Certain Regard" section at the 1993 Cannes Film Festival. [1]
1994 Sleep with Me Producer, co-writerSelected as the "Opening Night Gala Premiere" for the Toronto International Film Festival and the "Un Certain Regard" section at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival.[ citation needed ]
1998 There's Something About Mary ProducerSteinberg was nominated for a Golden Globe as a producer and the film won an MTV Award for "Best Movie" of the year. The movie is No. 27 on AFI's list of "Greatest American Comedies".[ citation needed ]
1998 Wicked Director Julia Stiles won a "Best Actress" award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and the film was nominated for a Crystal Globe in the Main Competition.[ citation needed ]
1999The CaseysDirector, writer, executive producerUnsold pilot broadcast as a TV movie
2005 The Cave Co-writerThe Cave was released by Screen Gems on 2,195 screens and has grossed $33,296,457 theatrically. [2]
2008 Hell Ride ProducerPremiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2008 under the "Quentin Tarantino Presents" banner. The film is an homage to the original outlaw biker films of the 1960s and 1970s.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "Festival de Cannes: Bodies, Rest & Motion". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
  2. "The Cave". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 20 January 2020.