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

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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