50-616: Peter Mark Brant Sr. (born March 1, 1947) is an American industrialist and art collector. He is married to model Stephanie Seymour . He was also a magazine publisher until 2018 and a film producer. Brant was raised in Jamaica Estates, Queens , the son of Lily and Murray Brant. Both parents were Jewish immigrants from Bulgaria . Brant's father co-founded the paper converter (primarily converting paper into newsprint) Brant-Allen Industries with his brother-in-law (father of H. Joseph Allen ). He has one sister, Irene Brant Zelinsky. Brant
100-408: A production company or working independently , producers plan and coordinate various aspects of film production, such as selecting the script , coordinating writing, directing, editing, and arranging financing. The producer is responsible for finding and selecting promising material for development. Unless the film is based on an existing script, the producer hires a screenwriter and oversees
150-556: A Johnnypump (1982) to Ken Griffin for more than $ 100 million. Brant was a member of the partnership who owned Classic winner Swale , who won both the 1984 Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes and was American Champion Three-Year-Old Colt that year. In addition, Brant was responsible for bringing stallion Mr. Prospector to Claiborne Farm in Paris, Kentucky . Mr. Prospector, who began his stud career in Florida in 1975, went on to be one of
200-451: A company that also deals with film distribution. Also, the cast and film crew often work at different times and places, and certain films even require a second unit . Even after shooting for a film is complete, the producers can still demand that additional scenes be filmed. In the case of a negative test screening , producers may even demand an alternative film ending. For example, when the audience reacted negatively to Rambo 's death in
250-761: A court filing around 2007, Brant said the ailing newsprint market and the recession had slashed his net worth to less than $ 500 million from $ 1.4 billion that year. In February 2010, White Birch Paper restructured under Chapter 11 proceedings, due to excessive debt and declining demand for newsprint. The company emerged from bankruptcy in January 2012 and closed its main pulp and paper mill in Quebec City , sending home more than 600 workers. White Birch owns two other mills in Quebec, Canada and one in Ashland, Virginia . In 2012, Brant pledged
300-474: A game whose characters and scenery were nearly all CG renders. In 2000, Seymour played Helen Frankenthaler in the movie Pollock . In 2002, she played the role of Sara Lindstrom in the " Crazy " episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent . At the age of 14, she began dating 42 year old John Casablancas , the head of Elite Model Management , who was, at the time, married to model Jeanette Christiansen . The couple lived together before Seymour broke off
350-550: A multi-segment film or television production. A field producer helps the producer by overseeing all of the production outside the studio in specific film locations. Considered executive employees in regard to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 in the United States, producers represent the management team of production and are charged by the studios to enforce the provisions of the union contracts negotiated by
400-561: A portion of his art collection as security to purchase White Birch Paper out of bankruptcy in partnership with Black Diamond Capital Management LLC for $ 94.5 million in cash and $ 78 million in debt. Brant remains as CEO of White Birch Paper . In November 2011, SP Newsprint Co filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to excessive debt and declining demand for newsprint. SP Newsprint operates two mills in Dublin, Georgia and Newberg, Oregon and 23 recycling facilities. In September 2012, SP Newsprint
450-423: A second son, Harry, in 1996, and a daughter in 2004. In March 2009, Seymour filed for divorce from Brant after almost 14 years of marriage. The couple reconciled in 2010. In January 2021, Harry died at age 24 from an accidental prescription medication overdose, after struggling with addiction for several years. Film producer A film producer is a person who oversees film production . Either employed by
500-620: A third Quebec mill in 2006 for $ 135 million. In 2008, he bought out his partner and changed the name of the company to White Birch Paper Company . Also in 2008, he purchased SP Newsprint Co for $ 305 million, a newsprint manufacturer with operations in Oregon and Georgia. The purchase gave Brant control of 22% of the North American newsprint market, second to AbitibiBowater with 43%. Brant expanded SP Newsprint into paper recycling operating 23 recycling facilities through its SP Recycling unit. In
550-499: A top-producing school is one of the most efficient ways a student can gain industry credibility. While education is one way to begin a career as a film producer, experience is also usually required to land a job. Internships are a way to gain experience while in school and give students a foundation to build a career. Many internships are paid, which enables students to earn money while gaining hands-on skills from industry professionals. Through internships, students can network within
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#1732884397546600-816: A young man. His first purchases according to The New York Times , included "a couple of Warhols and, later, a major Franz Kline .” In 1976, Brant commissioned Andy Warhol to paint his cocker spaniel, Ginger. Warhol made two paintings of Ginger, as well as drawings. Brant is one of the largest collector's of Warhol's art. Brant is a member of the Advisory Council of the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh . The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles named Brant to its board of trustees in December 2009. Brant's collection
650-437: Is becoming more and more common to split this role into two for creative projects. These are the executive producer and the showrunner. A showrunner, in this context, is the most senior creative, working on writing and producing their vision; they are effectively the same as the producer; overseeing, arranging, managing, and beginning every aspect of production. Whereas the executive producer focuses more on budgeting and predicting
700-587: Is on display to the public at the two locations of the Brant Foundation Art Study Center, in Greenwich, Connecticut and the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan. His collection includes numerous works by Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat , Jeff Koons , Dan Flavin , Glenn Ligon , and Cady Noland . Brant is one of Basquiat's major collectors. In 2020, he sold his Basquiat painting Boy and Dog in
750-414: Is stepfather to Seymour's son: In 1990, Brant was investigated for tax evasion resulting from having his company pay for $ 1 million in personal expenditures. He pled guilty to charges of failing to keep records and was sentenced to three months in a federal prison and $ 200,000 in fines. Stephanie Seymour Stephanie Michelle Seymour (born July 23, 1968) is an American model and actress. During
800-730: The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and on the cover of Vogue as well. During the same period, Seymour was a primary lingerie and hosiery model for the relatively new Victoria's Secret company in its mail-order catalogs and retail stores. In March 1991, and again in February 1993, Seymour posed for Playboy . She was one of the most famous supermodels of the 1980s and 1990s along with Kate Moss , Naomi Campbell , Linda Evangelista , Christy Turlington , Helena Christensen , Cindy Crawford , and Claudia Schiffer . Vanity Fair would later have several of these models appear on
850-635: The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) with the below-the-line employees. Founded in 1924 by the U.S. Trade Association as the Association of Motion Picture Producers, the AMPTP was initially responsible for negotiating labor contracts. Still, during the mid-1930s, it took over all contract negotiation responsibilities previously controlled by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . Today,
900-655: The Greenwich Polo Club , the Saratoga Polo Association, and the Bridgehampton Polo Club . His first marriage was to Sandra "Sandy" Simms (born 1955). They met while attending the University of Colorado and divorced in 1995. She later married writer Ingrid Sischy . On July 14, 1995, Brant married model Stephanie Seymour outside of Paris, with gallery owner Tony Shafrazi serving as best man at
950-413: The script's development . These activities culminate with the pitch , led by the producer, to secure the financial backing that enables production to begin. If all succeeds, the project is " greenlit ". The producer supervises the pre-production , principal photography and post-production stages of filmmaking . A producer hires a director for the film, as well as other key crew members. Whereas
1000-569: The 1980s and 1990s, she was one of the most popular supermodels, being featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and the cover of Vogue , as well as being a former Victoria's Secret Angel . She had a book published about beauty tips and has participated in advertising campaigns for clothing and cosmetic products. In 2017, Seymour launched her own line of lingerie. She has ventured into acting with one appearance in each medium of film, television, and video games. Born in San Diego , California,
1050-465: The AMPTP has been responsible for negotiating these union agreements and is now considered the official contract negotiation representative for everyone within the film and television industry. While individual producers are responsible for negotiating deals with the studios distributing their films, the Producers Guild of America offers guidance to protect and promote the interests of producers and
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#17328843975461100-636: The AMPTP negotiates with various industry associations when dealing with union contracts, including the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), the Directors Guild of America (DGA), and the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). In 2012, the AMPTP negotiated over eighty industry-wide union agreements on behalf of 350 studios and independent production companies. Since 1982,
1150-557: The average annual salary for a producer in the U.S. is listed as $ 70,180 per year, with an estimated range from $ 43,000 to $ 150,000. When examining more than 15,000 producers in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, the average annual salary is $ 138,640. Producers can also have an agreement to take a percentage of a movie's sales. There is no average workday for film producers since their tasks change from day to day. A producer's work hours are often irregular and can consist of long days with
1200-432: The ceremony. In 2009, the couple filed for divorce, but subsequently reconciled in 2010. Brant had eight biological children with his two wives, and one stepchild . Two of his biological children died within a two year period. Brant and first wife Sandra Simms have five children together. Four of their children have worked for Brant companies: Brant and Stephanie Seymour have two sons and one daughter together, and Brant
1250-558: The cover of an issue photographed by Mario Testino , called "—A League Of Their Own". In the 2006 book In Vogue: The Illustrated History of the World's Most Famous Fashion Magazine , the editors cite the "original supermodels" and Seymour when quoting Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour , who said, "Those girls were so fabulous for fashion and totally reflected that time ... [They] were like movie stars." The editors name famous models from previous decades, but explain that, "None of them attained
1300-428: The creative process of screenplay development and often aids in script rewrites. They can also fulfill the executive producer's role of overseeing other producers. Within the production process, a producer can oversee, arrange, manage, and begin every aspect of production. They are typically involved in every stage of the overall production process. A co-producer is a member of a team of producers that perform all of
1350-399: The director makes the creative decisions during the production, the producer typically manages logistics and business operations, though some directors also produce their own films. The producer must ensure the film is delivered on time and within budget, and in the later stages before release, will oversee the marketing and distribution of the film. Producers cannot always supervise all of
1400-426: The entire project remains on track. They are also usually in charge of managing the film's finances and all other business aspects. On a television series an executive producer is often a writer and given credit in a creative capacity. In a feature film or movie, the executive producer is often the person directly funding the project or is directly responsible for bringing in investors for funding. In television, it
1450-501: The fame and worldwide renown bestowed on Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Tatjana Patitz , Stephanie Seymour, Claudia Schiffer, Yasmeen Ghauri , and Karen Mulder in the late 1980s and early 1990s. These models burst out beyond the pages of the magazines. Many became the faces of cosmetics brands and perfumes, had their own television programs and physical-fitness videos and their own lines of lingerie. Their lives, activities, influences, and images were
1500-404: The film industry, which is an important way to make necessary industry connections. Once an internship is over, the next step will typically be to land a junior position, such as a production assistant . Pay can vary based on the producer's role and the filming location. In the United States, the salary can start between $ 20,000 and $ 70,000, even doubling when working in Los Angeles. As of 2022,
1550-461: The functions and roles that a single producer would in a given project. A coordinating producer coordinates the work/role of multiple producers trying to achieve a shared result. The associate or assistant producer helps the producer during the production process. They can sometimes be involved in coordinating others' jobs, such as creating peoples' schedules and hiring the main talent. A segment producer produces one or more specific segments of
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1600-661: The industry attempted to recover lost time due to the COVID-19 pandemic . The unions supporting the report make up over 20 million television, film, and arts workers worldwide. Many producers begin in a college, university, or film school . Film schools and many universities offer courses covering film production knowledge, with some courses specially designed for future film producers. These courses focus on key topics like pitching, script development , script assessment, shooting schedule design, and budgeting. Students can also expect practical training on post-production. Training at
1650-404: The lingerie line Raven & Sparrow in 2017. The line features high end vintage inspired pieces designed for comfort, ranging from camisoles and rompers to silk robes and nightgowns. It is available exclusively at Barneys New York . Seymour's first acting role was as explosives expert Cynna Stone in the video game Hell: A Cyberpunk Thriller . She played the unusual part of a live actor in
1700-553: The manufacturing side of the business and expanded the company into paper mill (converting pulp into paper) ownership purchasing a mill in Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec and partnering with the Washington Post and Dow Jones to purchase a mill in Ashland, Virginia . In the early 2000s, as paper demand continued to decline, Brant embarked on a buying spree purchasing a second Quebec mill in 2004 for $ 205 million (from Enron ) and
1750-474: The middle child of a California real estate-developer father and hairstylist mother, Seymour started her modeling career working for local newspapers and department stores in her hometown at the age of 16. In 1983, at 15, she was a finalist at the inaugural Elite Model Management Look of the Year modeling contest (now called Elite Model Look ). In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Seymour appeared in numerous issues of
1800-468: The most influential sires in the American Stud-Book since the first of his progeny began racing in 1978. Brant was the breeder of 1995 Kentucky Derby winner Thunder Gulch . Thunder Gulch is the son of Gulch out of the mare Line of Thunder, who were both owned and bred by Brant. Brant is also a polo player and at one time was the highest-rated amateur player in the U.S. Brant is the co-founder of
1850-407: The producer must find an appropriate screenwriter . If an existing script is considered flawed, the producer can order a new version or decide to hire a script doctor . The producer also gives final approval when hiring the film director , cast members, and other staff. In some cases, producers also have the last word when it comes to casting questions. A producer will also approve locations,
1900-496: The production team in film, television, and new media, offering the framework to provide health insurance and pension benefits, and assists in establishing safe working conditions and vetting the validity of screen credits. In December 2021, global unions filed a report titled Demanding Dignity Behind the Scenes to attempt to end the "long hours culture" of the television and film industry, citing in part that abuses increased in 2021 as
1950-402: The production. In this case, the primary producer or executive producer may hire and delegate work to associate producers, assistant producers, line producers , or unit production managers . During this stage of the production process, producers bring together people like the film director , cinematographer , and production designer . Unless the film is to be based on an original script,
2000-492: The promotional photos, the supermodels play film stars protected by bodyguards and pursued by the paparazzi . Seymour was joined by other fellow supermodels Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Linda Evangelista, Daria Werbowy , Christy Turlington, and Amber Valletta for the September 2013 issue of Interview magazine titled "Model". In 2014, Seymour was named a global spokesmodel for Estée Lauder . Seymour co-founded and launched
2050-508: The relationship. From 1989 to 1990, she was married to guitarist Tommy Andrews. They have a son named Dylan together. By mid-1991, she had become involved with Axl Rose , the lead singer of Guns N' Roses . She appeared in two music videos by Guns N' Roses: " Don't Cry " and " November Rain ". The couple were engaged, but they broke up in February 1993. In August 1993, Rose sued Seymour claiming she assaulted him and stole more than $ 100,000 worth of jewelry. Seymour countersued claiming he
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2100-558: The studio hire, the final shooting script , the production schedule , and the budget. Spending more time and money in pre-production can reduce budget waste and delays during the production stage. During production, the producer's job is to ensure the film remains on schedule and under budget. To this end, they must remain in constant contact with directors and other key creative team members. Producers cannot always personally supervise all parts of their production but will instead delegate tasks as needed. For example, some producers run
2150-586: The subjects of all types of sociological and historical analysis." In 1998, Seymour wrote Stephanie Seymour's Beauty Secrets for Dummies . In 2000, Seymour was ranked #91 on the North American FHM 100 Sexiest Women of 2000 list. In 2006, she appeared in a campaign for Gap with her children. Salvatore Ferragamo 's creative campaign for his fall/winter 2007/2008 collection featured Seymour and Claudia Schiffer, shot on location in Italy with Mario Testino. In
2200-400: The test screening of the film First Blood , the producers requested a new ending be filmed. Producers also oversee the film's sales, marketing, and distribution rights, often working with third-party specialist firms. Different types of producers and their roles within the industry today include: An executive producer oversees all other producers under a specific project and ensures that
2250-527: The views of the higher authorities in the wider company; trying to ground the showrunner's vision to tangible limits. A co-executive producer is someone whose input is considered as valuable as that of the executive producer, despite having a junior or unofficial role. A line producer manages the staff and the day-to-day operations and oversees each physical aspect involved in making a film or television program. The line producer can be credited as "produced by" in certain cases. A supervising producer supervises
2300-696: Was a tax scam or an art investment vehicle. In May 2017, White Birch Paper announced that it would idle paper making operations at its Bear Island newsprint mill in Ashland, Virginia . The mill produced 240,000 metric tons of newsprint annually. In 2018, Penske Media Corporation, the parent company of Variety magazine, acquired ARTnews and Art in America from Brant. Brant was the owner and chairman of Brant Publications, Inc., located in New York City, founded in 1984. BPI published three magazines: Brant's interest in art also led him into film production . He
2350-415: Was a childhood friend of former U.S. president Donald Trump . He attended the University of Colorado but did not graduate; rather, he left school to work for his father's company. Brant went to work at Brant-Allen Industries, a paper conversion company co-founded by his father. In the early 1970s, Brant and his cousin, H. Joseph Allen — the son of Murray Brant's business partner — led the company into
2400-564: Was a producer of L’Amour in 1973 and Andy Warhol's Bad in 1977. Brant was an executive producer of the award-winning films Basquiat (1996) and Pollock (2000). He was also co-producer of the Peabody- and Emmy-award-winning PBS documentary, Andy Warhol: A Documentary (2006). Brant was also a producer of The Homesman (2014). Brant is one of the world's Top 200 art collectors. He bought his first pieces of art after turning an $ 8,000 investment into several hundred thousand dollars as
2450-580: Was physically abusive. Seymour subpoenaed Erin Everly, Rose's ex-wife, to testify that she was also abused by him. The lawsuits were eventually settled. Shortly after her breakup with Rose, Seymour began dating business man Peter Brant , who was married and the father of five children. She gave birth to the couple's first son, Peter II , in December 1993. Seymour and Brant married in July 1995 in Paris. Seymour gave birth to
2500-461: Was purchased out of bankruptcy by SP Fiber Technologies LLC for an undisclosed amount. In May 2016, Brant, as Art Media Holdings, merged the magazine Art in America with its principal competitor ARTnews . Artnet reported his company announced that ARTnews would go to a quarterly publication schedule, down from monthly. The latter had run an article asking whether the Brant Foundation
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