Pliny Porter

Visionary Films: (Present) - Founder & CEO. Developing and Producing a slate of pictures for 2004-2005: "Zapata" (completed) the story of legendary Latin folk hero, directed by Alfonso A ...Show More

Visionary Films: (Present) - Founder & CEO. Developing and Producing a slate of pictures for 2004-2005: "Zapata" (completed) the story of legendary Latin folk hero, directed by Alfonso Arau. "Autobahn" aka "Octane"( start date Spring 2005) a car action thriller starring Ice Cube with Emmett/Furla Films (EFF). "Expats" an international heist thriller directed by Wonsuk Chin and to star Ryan Phillippe, Jeffrey Wright, Jared Harris (start date Spring 2005)."Love & Hate" a thriller with EFF for William Friedkin to direct (start date Spring 2005). "Tactic" a dark surf thriller to star Kiefer Sutherland (start date May 2005). "Cinderfella" the Jerry Lewis comedy remake (in development).Fireworks Pictures - A CanWest Company (2000-2003) - President of Production and Development. Some films developed, co-financed and produced by Fireworks: "Rat Race" with John Cleese, Cuba Gooding Jr., "Hard Ball" with Keanu Reeves, "the Believer" with Ryan Gosling, "American Rhapsody" with Scarlett Johanssen, "the Man From Elysian Fields" with Mick Jagger, "Raising Victor Vargas", "Better than Sex" .Revolution Studios (1999-2000) - First look producing deal with Joe RothShoelace Productions (1993-1999) - President of Production and Development for Julia Roberts' production company. Some of the films developed and/or produced during this period: "Stepmom", "Erin Brockovich", "Runaway Bride", "My Best Friend's Wedding".Fogwood Films (1997-1999) -Development Executive at Sally Field's production Company. Films: "Dying Young" (with Julia Roberts & Campbell Scott. Dir: Joel Schumacher).Production (1985-1997) - Writer, producer, director and/or production crew on various projects: "At Close Range" (Sean Penn, Christopher Walken. Dir: James Foley), "Trapped in Silence" (TV MOW with Kiefer Sutherland), "The Pact" (Script sold), "Tamer" (script sold),"Let Me Be Me" documentary,"Bienvenue" short film, 12 music videos as producer/director.Brown University - B.A. degree with honors in International Relations & Semiotics (1985). Hide