Author, speaker, consultant, philanthropist, celebrated Hollywood film producer and President of The Goldstein Company, a film and television production company based in Los Angeles, Gary Goldstein has been instrumental in the success of many of Hollywood's biggest box-office hits. His films have generated over a billion dollars in worldwide revenue, and received numerous Academy Award nominations, People's Choice Awards, a Golden Globe and various other awards and nominations.
The skills Gary brought to bear in climbing the ladder from newcomer to up-and-comer to mega-success in his business can be used to empower any business or career path - and Gary has proven this many times over. His passion for film, media and technology has empowered him to capably and consistently reinvent and energize other people's messages, products and businesses.
HISTORICAL HIGHS
Leaving behind a career as an attorney in San Francisco, Gary moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream. He created a literary management firm, representing writers and writer-directors. That was only the beginning, because in 1988, he launched his producing career with a number of lower budget theatrical features and films for television. From there, Goldstein developed and co-produced the critically acclaimed PRETTY WOMAN with Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. Directed by Garry Marshall, PRETTY WOMAN went on to become the highest grossing live-action film in Disney's history, garnering the People's Choice Awards for Best Picture, Best Comedy, Best Actor and Best Actress, as well as both a Golden Globe Award and Oscar Nomination for Julia Roberts.
Next up, executive producer of UNDER SIEGE for Warner Bros. Directed by Andrew Davis and starring Tommy Lee Jones and Steven Seagal, UNDER SIEGE received two Oscar nominations -- and Goldstein followed this triumph with THE HUNTED at Universal, starring Christopher Lambert, Joan Chen and John Lone. Soon after, Goldstein optioned and developed the original screenplay "Dark Territory" as UNDER SEIGE 2: IN DARK TERRITORY for Warner Bros. - a sequel to his previously acclaimed hit. Goldstein produced the comedy RINGMASTER and the much heralded adaptation of THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES, a thriller for Lakeshore Entertainment and Sony, starring Richard Gere and Laura Linney. His credits, experience, box office and reputation have made him a respected producer within the ranks of Hollywood.
NEW VISTAS
Currently Mr. Goldstein is set to produce APNEA, a drama set amidst the most daring of extreme sports, dramatizing the real-life exploits of daredevils who spear monster fish in deep ocean, hold their breath between 8 and 15 minutes, while being dragged at furious speeds to the depths.
Also in the works is Eric Kmetz's thriller THE OTHER SIDE OF SIMPLE and the extraordinary tale, NUVOLARI -- a big-budget epic about Italy's legendary car racer, Tazio Nuvolari. Against impossible odds, Nuvolari defeated Hitler's Nazi-backed Mercedes racing team at the 1935 German Grand Prix.
His forthcoming book Tactical Toolbelt for Screenwriters: Success Strategies to Market and Grow Your Passion as a Career offers dynamic and concrete business strategies for screenwriters and other members of the creative community.
Gary's passionate approach to life extends well beyond his role as film producer. A graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and recipient of a J.D from Golden Gate University School of law, he is a lifelong learner, whose core values exalt service, integrity, teamwork, and brokering inspired people and brilliant ideas.
Perhaps most significantly, Gary is a driving force behind HUB (Humanity Unites Brilliance), an organization committed to sustainable solutions for all and accelerating an end to the cycle of poverty. HUB creates a full solution for poor and neglected communities around the world - including micro-loans, education, food, water and environmental training -- that will change their lives for the better.
Gary's list of world-class achievements is a long one and his history of giving back, of generating success, of making a difference at all levels constitutes an invaluable resource for the many companies he advises.
STRATEGIES IN ACTION
THE ELEVISION NETWORK LLC
As Vice Chairman of the Board and Executive Producer of User-Generated Content, Gary will also secure best-of-breed speakers for this exciting global internet television network. He will also work with affiliates worldwide, identify strategic relationships, design joint venture opportunities, and create a digital interactive magazine to function as a guide and catalyst for affiliate, speaker, and, most significantly, user involvement. Also on the agenda: the architecture for an Elevision Cinema /Film Festival - generating value (real and perceived) and user involvement opportunities. Elevision is dedicated to serving a global audience with original content from many of the world's greatest teachers and thought leaders, designed to help elevate, inspire and provide life-enhancing tools and technologies to improve people's lives.
MYSTUDIO.NET
Gary is alo a consultant to this cutting-edge, self-contained and state of the art high definition (HD) interactive audio/video recording studio designed for installation in shopping malls and other high traffic areas. Groundbreaking proprietary technology (22 patents pending), along with the accompanying website, combines the best elements of some of the world's leading internet and entertainment properties: the video sharing of YouTube, the social networkng aspects of MySpace and FaceBook, and talent based contests made popular by American Idol. For a $20 fee, the user records an HD video with unsurpassed quality, ease and convenience never before available to the public to create videos for music, modelling, comedy, dating, job resumes, auditions, and personal messages and greetings. Using Hollywood-style green screen technology, users choose from hundreds of HD virtual backgrounds, and receive a DVD of their session onsite, and a member profile page in a social networking environment. Videos can be entered into monthly industry-sponsored contests (music, modelling, comedy and more; as well as sent to talent, dating or job search agencies !). Launching intially in Scottsdale, Los Angeles, New York, Miami and Las Vegas, the other 45 U.S. states will be rolled out in early '09, with international installations to follow.
PROTAGONIST
Integrating artificial intelligence, natural language, behavioral animation and other technologies - Protagonist creates instant, real-time and meaningful rapport with online characters for 3D videogaming, e-learning, corporate training and other applications. Protagonist will deliver to the web for the first time truly intelligent characters capable of real-time human-like interaction… a paradigm shift for the web ! Gary is excited to provide business development strategies and be a part of this visionary company.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Gary W. Goldstein
The Goldstein Company
1644 Courtney Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90046
THE WRITER GOT SCREWED (but didn't have to)
Author: Brooke Wharton
Published by: Harper Collins
:: Author
TACTICAL TOOLBELT FOR SCREENWRITERS 7 Dynamic Strategies to Market & Grow Your Passion as a Screenwriter
"Gary, you are not only the Producer of many of my favorite top films, you are a true writer's Mentor! Your information on creating a great script, emphasizing originality and unique characters, is powerful and valuable. Your words: "Write what you know, and write it from the heart" will always stick with me. Your extensive tips on how to market myself and tools to get my script read "whatever it takes", are already helping immensely. Please let me know when "Tactical Toolbelt for Screenwriters" is published and available, so I can buy it immediately and learn even more about how to move ahead
in Hollywood!"
In Preparation:
THE OTHER SIDE OF SIMPLE (New Line Cinema)
NUVOLARI
APNEA
Produced THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES (2001)
Sony Pictures/Lakeshore Entertainment
Director: Mark Pellington
Cast: Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Debra Messing
RINGMASTER (1998)
Artisan Entertainment
Director: Neil Abramson
Cast: Jerry Springer, Jamie Pressley, Michael Jai White
UNDER SIEGE 2: IN DARK TERRITORY (1995)
Warner Bros
Director: Geoff Murphy
Cast: Steven Seagal, Katherine Heigl, Eric Bogosian
THE HUNTED (1995)
Universal Pictures
Director: J.F. Lawton
Cast: Christopher Lambert, Joan Chen, John Lone
UNDER SIEGE (1992)
Warner Bros
Director: Andrew Davis
Cast: Steven Seagal, Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Busey
PIZZA MAN (1991) Megalomania
Director: J.F. Lawton
Cast: Bill Maher, Annabelle Gurwitch
VICTIM OF LOVE (1991) CBS
Director: Jerry London
Cast: Pierce Brosnan, JoBethWilliams, Virginia Madsen
PRETTY WOMAN (1990)
Touchstone Pictures (Disney)
Director: Garry Marshall
Cast: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere
CANNIBAL WOMEN IN THE AVOCADO JUNGLE OF DEATH (1988)
Paramount Home Video
Director: J.F. Lawton
Cast: Bill Maher, Shannon Tweed, Adrienne Barbeau
"My experience with him has been extraordinary not only in terms of his creative contribution and sage advice as a storyteller but also as a master strategist in navigating the minefield that is Hollywood. I look forward to our continued collaboration and see great things coming from that collaboration."
Beyond film, Gary's other current passion is HUB (Humanity Unites Brilliance), an exciting new social and humanitarian business model unconditionally committed to sustainable solutions for all and accelerating an end to the cycle of poverty. This dynamic new model for exponential giving unites best of breed 'non-profits' in the field to transition communities from survival to self-empowerment to sustainable abundance. HUB creates a full solution for poor and neglected communities around the world; not content to deliver a fish, HUB teaches people to fish and equips them with essential tools (micro-loans, education, food, water and environmental training).
Previously, Goldstein dedicated time as a member of the steering committee for the Entertainment Industry Foundation and, on EIF's behalf, acted as chair of 'Principal For A Day' (designed in conjunction with Los Angeles Educational Partnership and the Los Angeles Unified School District to involve the private sector with the improvement of public education throughout Los Angeles).
"Gary is impecable - a man of integrity, passion and purpose. His wealth of business experience wisdom and accumen are only surpassed by the strength of his character. Gary is a dynamic leader of leaders and a man you would be proud to call both partner and friend."
