Michael Paxton
| Michael Paxton | |
|---|---|
| Born |
March 29, 1957 United States |
| Alma mater |
University at Albany, SUNY New York University |
| Occupation | Film director |
Michael Paxton (born March 29, 1957) is an American filmmaker[1] whose feature documentary, Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life[2] received an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Satellite Award for Best Feature Documentary of 1997.
Background
In 1979, Paxton graduated from the University at Albany, SUNY with a bachelor's degree in philosophy. He then attended New York University's Graduate Institute of Film and Television, where his thesis film, Forbidden Fruit, won awards for Best Screenplay and Best Editing at the 1988 NYU Film Festival.[3]
Career
In 1989, Paxton co-produced and directed the world premiere of Ayn Rand's play Ideal at the Melrose Theater in Hollywood. In 1991, he adapted and directed a dramatic presentation of Rand's futuristic novella, Anthem.[3] In 1995 he was the Assistant Director on the live-action/animated feature, The Pagemaster, for Turner Pictures. In addition to his film and theater work, he has written four books: Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life (The Companion Book) and three children's books for Disney based on their classic animated features (Cinderella, The Rescuers Down Under and The Aristocats). He has also co-produced the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life and was a Visual Effects Supervisor on Stuart Little 2. He was the Associate Producer on The Lion King 1½ for Disney, Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows for Miramax, and Smallville Legends: Kara and the Chronicles of Krypton for The CW.
Partial filmography
- Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life (1997) writer/director/producer
- Ideal (2004) (V) writer/director/producer
- Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows (2005) associate producer
- Smallville Legends: Kara and the Chronicles of Krypton (2008) (V) line producer
- Animation projects
- Rover Dangerfield (1991) production coordinator
- The Pagemaster (1994) assistant director
- Roxy Hunter and the Mystery of the Moody Ghost (2007) (TV) associate producer
- Roxy Hunter and the Myth of the Mermaid (2008) (TV) associate producer
- Roxy Hunter and the Secret of the Shaman (2008) (TV) associate producer
- Roxy Hunter and the Horrific Halloween (2008) (TV) associate producer
References
- ↑ "Index to Motion Picture Credits – Paxton, Michael". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved January 25, 2010.
- ↑ "Index to Motion Picture Credits – Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved January 25, 2010.
- 1 2 Sutton, Larry (March 21, 1998). "A Payoff for Patience: NYU Film Maker Bides Time, Wins Chance for Oscar". Daily News. New York. Retrieved January 25, 2010.