Stephen Brown (film producer)

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Stephen Joel Brown
Born (1961-01-18) January 18, 1961 (age 62)
Occupation(s)Producer, media executive, entrepreneur

Stephen Brown is an American producer, media executive and entrepreneur.

He has spent the majority of his career in the media industry as a senior executive and board member.

Productions on which he is credited include Seven , The Fugitive , The Devil's Advocate and A Perfect Murder . [ citation needed ]

Career

Brown produced "The Ottoman Lieutenant". Brown is a co-founder and partner in Ambitious Productions, an integrated digital and traditional media production company. Previously, Brown served as president and CEO of USA-Intertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Intertainment AG. Prior to joining Intertainment, Brown was president of Kopelson Entertainment. Since 2008 he has served as a consultant to Vahid & Associates Brand Futurists in Bahrain. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. Manibo, M. (2008). Hollywood producer in business deal with Bahrain-based Vahid Associates. Ameinfo. Retrieved on June 22, 2012 from http://www.ameinfo.com/154197.html
  2. Gouveia, A. (2008, July). Spotlight Q&A: Stephen Brown. Oryx, Bahrain, 117-8.
  3. "Rumi film will challenge Muslim stereotypes, says Gladiator writer". The Guardian. June 6, 2016.