Steven G. Kaplan

Steven G. Kaplan
Steven G. Kaplan
Born (1962-02-23) February 23, 1962 (age 62)
San Marino, California
Years active2002-present
Spouse(s)Kimberly Daniel Kaplan
1984-2012

Steven G. Kaplan (born February 23, 1962) is an American film and television producer, the co-founder of the film production company Rainstorm Entertainment.[1]

Career

Kaplan co-founded Rainstorm Entertainment along with Gregg Daniel.[1] Rainstorm Entertainment was confirmed in November 2003 to produce and finance the documentary film Fuck, with production scheduled to begin in January 2004.[2] The film was completed in 2005 by film director Steve Anderson's film company Mudflap Films; it was executive produced by Steven Kaplan and Gregg Daniel,[1] along with Bruce Leiserowitz, Jory Weitz and Richard Ardi.[3]

Filmography

Title Year Position Director Notes
Terror Tract 2000 Executive producer Lance W. Dreesen and Clint Hutchison
The Big Empty 2003 Producer Steve Anderson Steve Anderson made his directorial debut in 2003 with this film starring Daryl Hannah and Jon Favreau.[5][6]
Fuck 2005 Executive producer Steve Anderson The movie was shown for the first time on November 7, 2005 at the AFI Film Festival.[1][7] The 2005 AFI Film Festival was held at the ArcLight Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California.[8]
Big Bad Wolf 2006 Executive producer Lance W. Dreesen Winner, Silver Award, Best Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror Film, (WorldFest Houston)[9]
Red White Black and Blue 2006 Executive producer Tom Putnam Winner, Special Jury Prize, Best Score (BendFilm Festival)[10]
Lost Colony: The Legend of Roanoke
(also known as Wraiths of Roanoke) 		2007 Executive producer Matt Codd Television movie starring actor Adrian Paul[11][12]
I Am An Island 2008 Executive producer Jennifer DeLia Short film
John Henry: A Steel Driving Horse 2010 Executive producer Cameron Duddy and Chris Koby Documentary film about a Thoroughbred racehorse.[13]
Billy Bates 2011 Executive producer Jennifer DeLia Feature film about a "tormented artist"; made with assistance of Julie Pacino, daughter of actor Al Pacino.[citation needed]
Sunset Strip 2012 Executive producer Hans Fjellestad Documentary film about the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, California; the film was screened at the South by Southwest film festival.[14]
State of Control
(also known as Tibet in Ruins) 		2013 Producer Christian Johnston and Darren Mann Documentary film about Tibet; according to The Washington Post, filmmakers had to deal with cyberwarfare against their computers during production.[15]
Its So Easy and Other Lies 2013 Producer Christopher Duddy Documentary film about biography of Duff McKagan, bass player for music group Guns N' Roses.[16]
Blunt Force 2013 Executive producer Daniel Zirilli
Sunny 2013 Producer Michael Oblowitz Documentary film about biography of Sunny Garcia, surfer
Black Beauty 2014 Executive Producer Daniel Zirilli Feature family film about a girl, her amazing horse and her relationship with her dad
Isolation 2015 Executive Producer Shane Dax Taylor Feature action film starring Dominic Purcell and Stephen Lang

Arrest

On March 31, 2017, Kaplan allegedly threatened to kill another tenant in the pool area of a Hollywood apartment building, pointing what appeared to be a rifle and threatening pedestrians on the street below. Police took him into custody the next day, after a six-hour standoff. His weapon was determined to be a pellet rifle.[17] In November 2018, Kaplan pleaded no contest to two felony counts of criminal threats. Under the plea deal, he received a suspended prison sentence of three years, four years probation, and was required to undergo drug testing and attend anger management classes.[18]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Mohr, Ian (October 19, 2005). "Launchpad's taking off". Variety. New York: Reed Elsevier Inc. p. 3; Section: News.
  2. ^ Harris, Dana (November 10, 2003). "Rainstorm swears by doc". Variety. p. 27.
  3. ^ Mohr, Ian (March 27, 2006). "Think takes daring docu". Variety. New York: Reed Elsevier Inc. p. 2; Section: News.
  4. ^ a b c d "Awards for Terror Tract (2000)". IMDb. IMDb.com, Inc. 2013. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
  5. ^ Garner, Jack (January 4, 2007). "'Naughty word' intrigues Pittsford grad". Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester, New York: Gannett Company. Retrieved April 25, 2013.
  6. ^ Punter, Jennie (December 1, 2006). "Four Letters, Two Stars". The Globe and Mail. Canada: CTVglobemedia Publishing Inc. p. R17; Section: The Globe Review 7; film.
  7. ^ Martin, Peter (November 7, 2005). "Director Steve Anderson Examines a Loaded Word". Live From the Fest: Daily News. American Film Institute. Retrieved April 17, 2013.
  8. ^ Simon, Brent (November 3, 2005). "Walk the Line Opening Night Gala Kicks Off AFI FEST 2005". Life from the Fest: Daily News. American Film Institute. Retrieved April 20, 2013.
  9. ^ "Awards for Big Bad Wolf (2006)". IMDb.com. IMDb.com, Inc. 2013. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
  10. ^ "Awards for Red White Black & Blue (2006)". IMDb. IMDb.com, Inc. 2013. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
  11. ^ "Wraiths of Roanoke". TV Guide. www.tvguide.com. 2013. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
  12. ^ "The Lost Colony (2007)". Allmovie. Rovi Corp. 2013. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
  13. ^ McClintock, Pamela (March 12, 2007). "Duddy, Koby side up to John Henry". Variety. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
  14. ^ DeFore, John (March 30, 2012). "Sunset Strip: SXSW Review - The Hollywood Reporter". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
  15. ^ Nakashima, Ellen (March 28, 2013). "Tibet taboo leads to cyberattacks on film crew". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on April 1, 2013. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
  16. ^ "Former Guns N' Roses Bassist Duff McKagan Stars in It's So Easy and Other Lies Doc". Broadway World. BWWMusicWorld; music.broadwayworld.com; Wisdom Digital Media. October 31, 2012. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
  17. ^ "Former Attorney Charged on Suspicion of Threatening People With Replica Rifle in Hollywood Apartment". KTLA. 2017-04-05. Retrieved 2019-05-19.
  18. ^ Casey (2018-11-08). "Former Attorney Pleads To Making Threats With Pellet Rifle". Canyon News. Retrieved 2019-05-19.
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