Keith G. Calder(born 14 December 1979) is a British-bornindependent filmproducer best known for his work onAll the Boys Love Mandy Lane(2006) andThe Wackness(2008) withFelipe MarinoandJoe Neurauter.
Keith Calder | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 December 1979 London,England |
| Occupation | Film producer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Notable work | Bunraku,The Wackness |
| Website | keithcalder |
Career
editAfter graduating from theUniversity of Southern California(USC)Peter Stark Producing Programin 2004,[1]Calder and fellow Stark graduatesFelipe MarinoandJoe Neurauterset up aproduction company,Occupant Films, in 2005.[2]According to Calder, he joined together with Marino and Neurauter because "If you're by yourself in the industry, it's easy to convince yourself you're doing well. Having partners allows you to get an objective view."[3]Through USC's writing division, the three producers found their first script,All the Boys Love Mandy Laneby Jacob Forman, within a week of starting the company.[3]After its completion, the film was screened at the2006 Toronto International Film Festivaland was bought byThe Weinstein Company,though it was re-sold and has yet to be released in the United States.[2]Occupant Films' second project wasThe Wackness,written and directed byJonathan Levine,with whom the trio had worked onAll the Boys Love Mandy Lane.[4]Working with Levine for a second time, Calder said that "We want to continue working with strong, creative partners and build a long, lasting relationship with them." Neurauter commented that "We saw a lot doors open once we soldMandy Lane,but it's a whole different level to have a movie [The Wackness] released. It gives you a totally different perception in the community. "Marino said that, having produced two feature films," The goal in the upcoming years is to do two to three movies per year. "[2]In 2008, he was named one ofVariety's "10 Producers to Watch" alongside Marino and Neurauter.[2]
Calder producedBunraku,a 2010noirmartial artslive action/animationhybrid film, written and directed by Guy Moshe, and starringJosh Hartnett,Woody Harrelson,Ron Perlman,Kevin McKidd,Demi Mooreand Gackt.[1]He producedPeep World,directed byBarry W. Blausteinin 2010. With Marino and Neurauter, he produced,The Key Manby Peter Himmelstein in 2011. He produced 2016's horror sequelBlair Witch.
He teaches a producing course, "The Negotiation Game", at USC.[3]
Personal life
editCalder was born in London, though he now lives in Los Angeles. His biggest source of inspiration as a producer isMike Nichols'1967 filmThe Graduate,"because it's a smart, strong, personal vision and story but appealing and accessible to a wide, mainstream audience". Calder is the son of record executive and businessmanClive Calder.
Filmography
edit- All the Boys Love Mandy Lane(2006) (executive producer)
- Battle for Terra(2007)
- The Wackness(2008)
- Bunraku(2010)
- Peep World(2010)
- Undocumented(2010)
- POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold(2011)
- The Key Man(2011)
- You're Next(2011)
- The Guest(2014)
- Faults(2014)
- Better Living Through Chemistry(2014) (executive producer)
- Dude Bro Party Massacre III(2015) (executive producer)
- Anomalisa(2015) (executive producer)
- The Devil's Candy(2015)
- Blair Witch(2016)
- Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!(2017)
- Blindspotting(2018)
- Little Monsters(2019)
- Corporate Animals(2019)
- One Night in Miami...(2020)
- Blindspotting(2021)
- Firewatch (film)(TBA)
References
edit- ^ab"Alum Keith Calder News".University of Southern California.30 May 2008. Archived fromthe originalon 25 February 2009.Retrieved27 January2009.
- ^abcdMorfoot, Addie (3 September 2008)."Keith Calder, Felipe Marino & Joe Neurauter".Variety.Retrieved27 January2009.
- ^abcTella, James (30 April 2007)."Trio Trust".University of Southern California.Archived fromthe originalon 25 February 2009.Retrieved27 January2009.
- ^"Joe Neurauter Exclusive Interview – THE WACKNESS".Collider. 25 February 2008.Retrieved27 January2009.