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Justin R. Begnaud is an American film producer, and television producer.[1]
Biography
editOriginally from Kansas City, MO, Justin Begnaud (born June 23, 1978) is an independent film, television and digital media producer. He has worked on Daytime Emmy Award winning television series,[2][failed verification] and Cannes Lion award winning advertising campaigns.[3][failed verification] He has been nominated for multiple industry awards including a Gotham Award, and an Independent Spirit Award.[4] Begnaud has been invited to speak on industry panels,[5] and present at entertainment related conferences all over the world - including China,[6] Brazil[7] Germany, France, Canada, Austin, Las Vegas, New York and Beverly Hills. Begnaud was invited as a fellow to the Cannes Producers Network, the Berlinale/ European Film Market, the Trans-Atlantic Partners Co-Production Market, as well as Film Independent's Producing Lab.[8] He is also a film fellow with the Sundance Institute's Catalyst Initiative.
While living in New York City, Begnaud produced TV documentaries and non-fiction series for The History Channel, MTV, MTV Sports, VH1, A&E, AMC Networks, NFL Films, NBC Sports, USA Sports, and managed AT&T's Content Studio.
After moving to Los Angeles, Begnaud became the Director of Production for Film Finances, Inc., a global leader in film & television completion guarantees. He subsequently joined the tax credit financier, and senior debt lender, Grosvenor Park Media as the Vice President of Business Development & Production Finance based in Los Angeles. Independently, his films have premiered at Sundance, SXSW, Telluride, Tribeca, BFI/ London, Toronto, and Los Angeles Film Festivals, among others. He has produced films for Netflix, Amazon Prime, MGM/Orion, Open Road, Fox Searchlight, and multiple international distributors. Begnaud began his film career working for Scott Rudin Productions, and later Focus Features International.
Begnaud holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from UCLA's Graduate School of Theater, Film & Television, and a Master of Science degree in Non-profit Administration and Fundraising Management from Columbia University in the City of New York. He graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and a Bachelor of Industrial Design. He is a member of the Producers Guild of America, the International Film & Television Alliance, and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The System | Executive Producer |
| 2020 | Children of the Corn | Executive Producer |
| 2019 | Grand Isle | Executive Producer |
| 2019 | Blackbird | Co-Executive Producer |
| 2018 | Super Troopers 2 | Executive Producer |
| 2018 | At First Light | Executive Producer |
| 2017 | The Price | Producer |
| 2016 | True Memoirs of an International Assassin | Producer |
| 2014 | Chef | Co-Executive Producer |
| 2014 | A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night | Producer |
| 2013 | 2 Guns | Production Finance Executive |
| 2013 | Empire State | Production Finance Executive |
| 2013 | Escape Plan | Production Finance Executive |
| 2013 | All Is Lost | Completion Bond Executive |
| 2012 | The Girl | Completion Bond Executive |
| 2012 | Hit & Run | Completion Bond Executive |
| 2012 | Man on a Ledge | Completion Bond Executive |
| 2012 | Step Up Revolution | Completion Bond Executive |
| 2011 | Silent House | Completion Bond Executive |
| Year | Television Series | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Made | Producer |
| 2008 | Sandhogs (TV series) | Production Manager |
| 2007 | VH1 Goes Inside | Producer |
| 2005 | High School Stories: Scandals, Pranks, and Controversies | Producer |
| 2005 | Best Week Ever | Post Producer |
| 2004 | Guts + Bolts | Associate Producer |
| 2004 | I Love the 90s | Field Producer |
| 2003 | I Love the 80s | Associate Producer |
| 2002 | This Week In History | Production Coordinator |
References
edit- ^ Begnaud, Justin. "Missouri and Kansas would earn dollars and jobs if they start film incentive programs". Kansas City Star.
- ^ Seib, Al (2008). "The 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Preview". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Mclaughlin, Aimee (2019). "We take a look at all the Grand Prix winners from this year's Cannes Lions festival, where Burger King, Nike and the New York Times were the biggest winners". Creative Review.
- ^ Pond, Steve (2014). "It's 'Birdman' vs. 'Boyhood' in Indie Spirit Award Nominations". The Wrap.
- ^ William, Joseph (2008). "Hollywood film financing, distribution model evolves as online services abound". S&P Global.
- ^ Ye, Amy (2016). "AllBright Held a Themed Forum for the 19th Shanghai International Film Festival". Allbright Shanghai.
- ^ Hopewell, John (2014). "Rio Film Festival: Luminaries Light Up RioMarket". Variety.
- ^ "Producer Talent Guide - Justin Begnaud". Film Independent. 2014.