Ronald Krauss (filmmaker)

Ronald Krauss
Born Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
Occupation Film director, producer, writer
Notable work Gimme Shelter, "Amexica", "Alien Hunter", "Puppies for Sale"

Ronald Krauss is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He directed the films Puppies for Sale (1998), Amexica (2010), and Gimme Shelter (2013).

Life and career

Ronald Krauss was born in Manhattan. He studied architecture, design, and communications at Syracuse University. Early in his career, Krauss worked in the art department at Roger Corman Studios for two years and learned all departments of filmmaking.[1]

He moved on to produce and direct music videos and commercials starting his own production company Aron Productions, Inc. He worked with several musical artists such as Lit, Nas, Luca, Joe, Whitney Houston, Guns N' Roses, and Algebra. Aron Productions produced over one hundred music video and commercial productions, which included several national advertising campaigns.

Krauss continued building his career in film by writing, producing, and directing his first short film "Puppies for Sale" (1998) starring Academy Award winner Jack Lemmon. The film garnered critical acclaim, winning "Best Short Film" in more than twenty film festivals worldwide, and appeared before special screenings of The Little Mermaid (1984) during a 1997 re-release.[2]

For television, Krauss produced the television series "Chicken Soup for the Soul" (1999-2001), an adaptation of the bestselling books. The family drama starred Martin Sheen, Julie Hagerty, Ed Asner, and others. While producing the show, Krauss would contribute on writing and directing select episodes. Ninety episodes were completed from 1999-2001.[1]

Krauss served as producer for "Beyond the Glory", a documentary series that profiles some of the most legendary and controversial athletes in history. He wrote, produced, and directed an episode on Carl Lewis, work which led to an Emmy nomination for the show.[3]

Krauss made his feature debut with "Rave" (2000). He followed "Rave" with his second feature "Alien Hunter" (2003), a science fiction picture starring James Spader.[4]

In 2008, Krauss started his new company, Day 28 Films, combining his experience in documentary film and humanitarian efforts to create a media company that focuses on inspirational and socially relevant entertainment dealing with the human condition.[5]

Krauss then wrote, produced, and directed Amexica, a story set in the underworld of human trafficking, starring AnnaLynne McCord and Joseph Ferrante. He worked closely with several anti-human trafficking organizations to create an accurate portrayal and raise awareness in the fight against this global issue. It was screened in the United Nations.[6]

In January 2014, Krauss’ third feature Gimme Shelter released in theaters, starring Vanessa Hudgens, Rosario Dawson, Brendan Fraser, and James Earl Jones. The film was inspired by a true story of a pregnant teenager and her experiences with Kathy DiFiore’s Several Sources Shelters.[7]

Humanitarian causes

Honors and awards

Filmography

Film

Television

References

  1. 1 2 "Gimme Shelter - The Movie". Retrieved August 16, 2016.
  2. ↑ "From Puppies to Aliens . . . Director Ron Krauss' Film 'Alien Hunter,' A Sci-Fi Channel Original Movie, Premiers Saturday, July 19 at 9 pm".
  3. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0260599/
  4. ↑ "Rave". imdb.com. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
  5. ↑ http://www.day28films.com/
  6. ↑ "The United Nations Honors Award Winning Filmmaker Ronald Krauss And His Film AMEXICA; Special Screening To Include Many Distinguished Guests". thestreet.com. March 16, 2011. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Exclusive: Ronald Krauss talks Gimme Shelter". denofgeek.com. January 28, 2014. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
  8. ↑ http://www.respectchallenges.org/board-of-directors.html
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Ron Krauss Awards". imdb. Retrieved 2016-08-10.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0470323/awards
  11. ↑ http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/from-puppies-to-aliens----director-ron-krauss-film-alien-hunter-a-sci-fi-channel-original-movie-premiers-saturday-july-19-at-9-pm-70789392.html
  12. ↑ "The United Nations Honors Award Winning Filmmaker Ronald Krauss And His Film Amexica; Special Screening To Include Many Distinguished Guests". TheStreet. 2011-03-16. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
  13. ↑ Rezac, Mary. "Crisis pregnancy center film praised at U.N. screening". Washington Times. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
  14. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0470323/?ref_=nmawd_awd_nm
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