Scott Steindorff

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Scott Steindorff
Born
Robert Scott Steindorff

September 2, 1960
Minnesota, U.S.
Occupation(s)Television and film producer, writer, creator, entrepreneur
Years active1995-present

Robert Scott Steindorff is an American television and film producer, executive producer, writer, and autism advocate.[1]

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 35, 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, The Lincoln Lawyer, Penelope, Empire Falls, 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 Understanding Autism.[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] Understanding Autism is in Post-Production as of January 2023.

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 Title Credit Notes Status
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
Understanding Autism Producer/Director Post-Production

Television

Year Title Credit Notes Status
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]
  • Station Eleven was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards, Nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards, Nominated for Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards, Nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards, Nominated for Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie, or Special (Original Dramatic Score) at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards, Nominated for Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series. or Movie at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards, Nominated for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie, or Special at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards.
  • Station Eleven was nominated for the 2022 Dorian TV Awards for Best TV Movie or Limited Series.
  • Station Eleven won Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Series and Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series at the 2022 Critics Choice Super Awards.
  • Station Eleven was nominated for the 2022 USC Scripter Award in Television.
  • Station Eleven was nominated for the 2022 Gold Derby Awards for best Limited Series.
  • Station Eleven was nominated for the 2022 Gotham Awards for best Breakthrough Series (Longform), and most Outstanding Performance in a New Series.
  • Station Eleven was nominated for the 2022 Hollywood Critics Association Television Awards for Best Writing in a Streaming Limited Series, Anthology Series, or movie, and Best Directing in a Streaming Limited Series, Anthology, Series, or Movie.
  • Station Eleven was nominated for the 2022 Imagen Foundation Awards for Best Supporting Actor (Television Drama).
  • Station Eleven won the 2022 International Online Cinema Awards for Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie, and was nominated for Best Limited Series or TV Movie, Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie, Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie, Best Directing for a Limited Series or TV Movie, Best Writing for a Limited Series or TV Movie, and Best Ensemble in a Limited Series or TV Movie.
  • Station Eleven won the 2022 Location Managers Guild International Awards for most Outstanding Locations in a Television Serial Program, Anthology, or Limited Series.
  • Station Eleven won the 2022 Online Film and Television Association award for Best Cinematography in a Motion Picture, Limited, or Anthology Series, and was nominated for Best Direction of a Motion Picture or Limited Series, Best Writing of a Motion Picture or Limited Series, Best Music Composition in a Motion Picture, Limited, or Anthology Series, Best Picture Editing in a Motion Picture, Limited, or Anthology Series, and Best Makeup (Prosthetic).
  • Station Eleven was nominated for the 2022 Peabody Award for Entertainment.
  • Station Eleven won the 2022 Pena de Prata Award for best Breakthrough Performance in a Limited Series, Best Supporting Acting in a Limited Series, Best Limited Series or Anthology Series or TV Special, Best Episode in a Limited Series, Best Ensemble in a Limited Series or Anthology Series or TV Special, and was nominated for the best Breakthrough Performance in a Limited Series, Best Lead Acting in a Limited Series, Best Supporting Acting in a Limited Series, Best Episode in a Limited Series.
  • Station Eleven won the 2022 ReFrame award for IMDbPros Top 200 Most Popular TV Titles 2021–2022.
  • Station Eleven was nominated for the 2022 Television Critics Association Awards for most Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries, or Specials.
  • Station Eleven was nominated for Best Edited Limited Series at the 2023 American Cinema Editors Awards.
  • Station Eleven was nominated for 2023 Art Directors Guild Award for Best Television Movie or Limited Series.
  • Station Eleven was nominated for Best Limited Series at the 2023 Critics Choice Awards.
  • Station Eleven won the 2023 Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Limited Series, and was nominated for most Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Limited Series.
  • Station Eleven won the 2023 Directors Guild of Canada Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Mini-Series.
  • Station Eleven was nominated for the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards for Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series, Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series, and Best New Scripted Series.
  • Station Eleven was nominated for the 2023 CAFTCAD Awards for Excellence in Crafts (Textile Arts) and Excellence in Crafts (Costume Illustration).

Personal life

Steindorff has three children.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Scott Steindorff". Variety. 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Teicholz, Tom (June 2, 2006). "Great Scott: Scott Steindorff's Excellent Adventure in Hollywood". Jewish Journal. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Steindorff's Scott Pictures plans expansion". Variety. August 28, 2012.
  5. ^ "Scott Steindorff". BFI. Archived from the original on April 28, 2019. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  6. ^ "Rotten Tomatoes: Scott Steindorff". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  7. ^ "Film and television producer Scott Steindorff joins ASU". ASU News. 2020-01-30. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  8. ^ a b c d e Gardner, Chris (September 25, 2020). "Producer Gets Personal About Being on the Spectrum in New Doc". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  9. ^ a b Brown, Kailyn (November 23, 2021). "LA Mag's Psychedelics Cover Story Is Being Developed As TV Series". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  10. ^ Gardner, Chris (November 22, 2021). "Los Angeles Magazine Cover Story on Psychedelics Being Developed as TV Series, Metaverse". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  11. ^ Sperling, Nicole (March 21, 2013). "Natalie Portman's indie western faces series of troubles". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ "'Schitt's Creek' Director Jerry Ciccoritti Attached to 'The Psychology of Stupidity' TV Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)". www.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  14. ^ "Awards & Nominations". Television Academy. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  15. ^ "Empire Falls". Golden Globe Awards. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  16. ^ 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.

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