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Paul Schiff is an American film producer.
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Paul Schiff is an American film producer.
Schiff was raised in Bethesda, Maryland, one of three sons of Charlotte, a television and publishing executive, and Edward Schiff, a real estate lawyer. His brothers are actor Richard Schiff and talent manager David Schiff. [1] He graduated in film studies from Wesleyan University, where his roommate was actor Bradley Whitford. [2]
Schiff began his career as a documentary cameraman in his hometown of New York City before moving into directing for MTV, where he was on staff for four years during the early days of the fledgling cable channel. His success at the network led to an introduction to film executive Joe Roth, who would go on to become his mentor. Roth hired Schiff as associate producer on the boxing drama, Streets of Gold (1986), which was Roth's directorial debut, as well as his follow up Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise (1987). Schiff then became a vice president of production under Roth at Morgan Creek Productions, where he developed and supervised numerous projects, and co-produced the westerns Young Guns (1988) and its sequel, Young Guns II (1990). He also produced Roth's 1990 drama, Coupe de Ville . [3]
After three years, Schiff secured an independent production deal at 20th Century Fox, [3] where Roth was now chairman. Schiff spent seven years at the studio in a production deal, where he produced films including My Cousin Vinny , starring Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei , [4] The Vanishing , the American adaptation of George Sluizer's Dutch thriller; the Animal House-inspired campus comedy PCU ; and the sci-fi thriller Ghost in the Machine .
After his stint at Fox, Schiff reteamed with Roth at Disney in a production deal, where he produced Wes Anderson's critically acclaimed film, Rushmore . The film won two Film Independent Spirit Awards—Best Director and Best Supporting Actor for Murray. Schiff continued his long-standing affiliation with Roth at the executive's new production firm, Revolution Studios, where he produced Maid in Manhattan , the hit romantic comedy starring Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes, and Mike Newell’s drama Mona Lisa Smile , starring Julia Roberts, Julia Styles and Kirsten Dunst. Between that, he worked briefly for Propaganda Films' film division between 2000 and 2001, before it was shut down. [5] [6]
Schiff's producing credits also include The Air I Breathe , Numb , Green Street Hooligans , the 2004 remake of the 1970s classic actioner, Walking Tall , Solitary Man , The Truth About Emmanuel, the ensemble comedy Spin, and the Alaskan-set thriller, Into the Grizzly Maze .
In 2015, Schiff completed My All American , an inspirational sports drama starring Aaron Eckhart and Robin Tunney. [4] [7]
Schiff's brother is actor Richard Schiff. Schiff and his family are Jewish. [8]
He was a producer in all films unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Streets of Gold | Associate producer |
| 1987 | Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise | Associate producer |
| 1988 | Young Guns | Co-producer |
| 1989 | Renegades | Co-producer |
| 1990 | Coupe de Ville | |
| Young Guns II | ||
| 1992 | My Cousin Vinny | |
| 1993 | The Vanishing | |
| Ghost in the Machine | ||
| 1994 | PCU | |
| 1995 | Bushwhacked | |
| 1998 | Rushmore | |
| 2000 | Whatever It Takes | |
| 2001 | Black Knight | |
| 2002 | Maid in Manhattan | |
| 2003 | Mona Lisa Smile | |
| 2004 | Walking Tall | |
| 2005 | Green Street | Executive producer |
| 2006 | Date Movie | |
| 2007 | Epic Movie | |
| Spin | ||
| The Air I Breathe | ||
| Numb | Executive producer | |
| 2009 | Tenure | |
| Solitary Man | ||
| 2013 | The Truth About Emanuel | Executive producer |
| 2015 | Into the Grizzly Maze | |
| Momentum | Executive producer | |
| My All American | ||
| 2016 | Girl Flu. | Executive producer |
| 2018 | Proud Mary | |
| Beast of Burden | ||
| How It Ends | ||
| 2019 | Extracurricular Activities | Executive producer |
| Fractured | ||
| 2021 | Awake | |
| 2024 | The Inheritance | |
| TBA | Masterwork | |
| Youth |
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | The House on Sorority Row | Assistant director |
| 2002 | Maid in Manhattan | Second unit director |
| 2003 | Mona Lisa Smile |
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Rushmore | Waiter |
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise | Producer:"No on Fifteen" |
| Year | Title | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1st Annual MTV Video Music Awards | Feature producer | Television special |
| 2010 | Revenge of the Bridesmaids | Executive producer | Television film |
| 2022 | Super Pumped | Executive producer |
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