JON STEVENS BIOGRAPHY Writer-director Jon Stevens on the set of Love, Passion, Jealousy DEMO SHOOT. Producer David Sanchez Moura is behind him on the right. ABOUT FILMMAKER JON STEVENSCurrently serving as Director of Acquisitions and Marketing for Tulchin Entertainment in Los Angeles, one of the top ten Hollywood Producers Rep firms headed by veteran entertainment attorny Harris Tulchin (www.medialawyer), Jon wrote, directed and executive produced the critically acclaimed feature film IRISH WHISKEY, winner of the BEST FEATURE FILM award at the Temecula International Film Festival. Jon also was awarded BEST DIRECTOR FOR A FEATURE FILM, by the 2001 New York International Independent Film & Video (in Los Angeles ). Feature film CHOICES, which Jon wrote and produced, introduced actress Demi Moore to the screen. Scripts he had written on assignment have been filmed and/or picked up for distribution by New Line Cinema, Imperial Entertainment, and Nu-Image. Jon wrote and owns the following original screenplays: KINGS OF MIAMI, an exciting contemporary gangster action movie set in Miami. IN MY FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS, inspired by true events about combat photographers. The emotional issue of civilians caught in the crossfire of war makes this film very relevant.
Born in Israel, tracing his family roots to Toledo, Spain, Jon always loved Flamenco and his passion led him to co-write with his Brazilian born wife Lira Moura the screenplay AMOR, PAIXAO, CIUME, (LOVE, PASSION, JEALOUSY). Set in Brazil, a romantic Flamenco tale of a beautiful ballerina loved by two men. Currently Jon and Lira are working to put together an international co-production between Brazil, Spain, France, Germany, Japan, and possibly England and/or Australia. Writer-director Jon Stevens (second from left) on the set of the Love, Passion, Jealousy DEMO SHOOT at the Hollywood Dance Center with star Marcea Moreno (first on the left), choreographer Liz Lira (center), co-stars Jeffery DeBarthy and John Marlo. To view the 8 minute DEMO for Love, Passion, Jealousy film, go to the VIEW DEMO link at the bottom of the DISTRIBUTION page. For more information about Strategic Alliance Pictures, the distribution company Jon has launched to release IRISH WHISKEY on 100 US screens, please view the Strategic Alliance Pictures business plan in the links located in the DISTRIBUTION page. Published journalist and author, Jon’s interviews with directors were published in the DGA Magazine, and his DGA endorsed and critically acclaimed book “ACTORS-TURNED-DIRECTORS - ON ELICITING THE BEST PERFORMANCE FROM AN ACTOR,” featuring interviews with:
ACTORS TURNED DIRECTORS was published by Silman-James Press. To purchase an autographed copy of the book, please mail a $30.00 check or money order to: Jon Stevens, 920 N. Kings Road, LA, CA 90069 Currently Jon is working on DIRECTING ACTION, and had already interviewed:
Jon is also writing a Producers Guild of America endorsed, UNSUNG HEROES - PRODUCERS ON PRODUCING, and had already interviewed:
Jon served as a literary agent with the Artists Group, line-producer/Unit Production Manager on 5 action feature films for Cannon and Epic Pictures on jungle, desert, urban locations, and a sci-fi film on stage, and Manager of Production Non-Primetime TV at 20th Century Fox. Jon has also served as a story analyst and script concultant on 985 screenplays for various Hollywood literary agencies, production companies, studios, and is available as a SCRIPT CONSULTANT for writers (See SCRIPT CONSULTATION page). Growing up in Brooklyn, New York, thanks to his Hispanic roots, Jon developed a great love for Salsa and Merengue music. His passion led him to write and produce a series of Latin TV Variety Specials entitled ALGO ESPECIAL VAYA! on the Spanish language Channel 47 in New York City. Sponsored by Fabrege, VAYA! was the first Latino TV show to ever recieve a Star recommended rating in the New York Times. The shows featured local Puerto Rican and Cuban bands, and included production numbers with fabulous Broadway dancers choreographed by Graciela Daniele who became one of the first major Latina Broadway directors. VAYA! featured now classic artists like Tito Puente, Joe Cuba, Willie Colon and Hector LaVoe (whose bio film El Cantante is currently being distributed on DVD), Ray Barreto, Machito, Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz, and many more. Recently, Jon returned to his Latin music roots producing and hosting the VAYA! radio show on KCLAFM.COM, featuring contemporary and classic New York style Salsa music. Sample CDs are available. |
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