Valerie Hoffman
Valerie Hoffman (aka Valerie Howlett-Hoffman and Valerie Howlett)[1] is an American film and television producer.[2][3]
Background
According to her official biography on the Canyon Entertainment website, she began her career at a CBS affiliate in Providence, Rhode Island, and received a degree in Business Management from Stonehill College.[4] She moved to Los Angeles, California to begin work in the film industry and started as a production assistant on an independent film before moving to Production Coordinator for many of her next projects, working on both studio and independent projects.[4]
Career
Under her various names,[1] she has worked on numerous films as either a Production Manager, Line Producer, or Film Producer.[2] Her film credits include the Las Vegas portion of Get Carter, the Las Vegas portion of 3000 Miles to Graceland, Jeepers Creepers, Knockout, Nice Guys Sleep Alone, and Say it in Russian.[2] She also co-produced the films The Woodsman,[5] Shadowboxer[6] and Tennessee.[7]
Recognition
The Woodsman received multiple nominations and awards, including the Special Recognition Award by the 2004 National Board of Review.[8] Say it in Russian has won numerous awards including winner of the Best Big Budget Film from the Myrtle Beach International Film Festival,[9] a Silver World Medal from the New York Festivals 2009 International Film Awards,[9] Winner of Best in Show from The Indie Distribution Fest,[9] winner of The Indie Fest's Award of Excellence in Cinematography,[9] and the Golden Kahuna Award at the 2009 Honolulu International Festival.[10]
Current
Ben Kingsley announced SBK-Pictures with producing partners Simone Sheffield and Valerie Hoffman as readying six projects and currently producing a film on the Native American Conley Sisters title Whispers Like Thunder, to be released in 2009.[11] Kingsley will be playing the role of Charles Curtis, the first and only Native American to become vice-president of the United States.[11]
Activism
In March 2009, Ms Hoffman, along with Nepean photographers and Jeannie Ryan, came together with The New Bayou to support St. Joe's Women's Centre.[12]
Filmography
| Years | Films | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Tennessee | Co-producer | |
| 2007 | Say it in Russian | Line Producer | |
| 2005 | Shadowboxer | Co-producer | |
| 2004 | The Woodsman | Co-producer | |
| 2001 | Soulkeeper | Unit Production Manager | |
| 2001 | Jeeper Creepers | Production Supervisor | |
| 2001 | 3000 Miles to Graceland | Production Supervisor | |
| 2000 | Get Carter | Production Supervisor | |
| 2000 | Knockout[13] | Unit Production Manager & Line Produced (uncredited) | |
| 2000 | Looking For Lola | Unit Production Manager | |
| 1998 | Nice Guys Sleep Alone | Production Manager | |
| 1998 | The Next Tenant | production coordinator | |
| 1997 | Little Cobras: Operation Dalmatian | Unit Production Manager | |
| 1997 | Acts of Betrayal | Production Coordinator | |
| 1997 | Changing Gears[14] | Line Producer | |
| 1997 | Mars | Production Coordinator | |
| 1997 | Dead Tides | Production Coordinator | |
| 1995 | Blood Justice | Production Coordinator |
References
- ^ a b "Credited as: Valerie Howlett / Valerie Hoffman / Valerie Howlett-Hoffman". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 25, 2009. [dead link]
- ^ a b c "Valerie Hoffman filmography". Variety. Retrieved March 25, 2009. [dead link]
- ^ "Valerie Hoffman". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved March 25, 2009.
- ^ a b "Valerie Hoffman – Producer". Valerie Hoffman biography. Canyon Entertainment website. Retrieved March 25, 2009.
- ^ "Valerie Hoffman: Credit Listings". TV.com. Retrieved March 24, 2009.
- ^ "Valerie Hoffman credits". Film.com. Retrieved March 24, 2009.
- ^ "Tennessee". Film New Mexico. Retrieved March 24, 2009.
- ^ "NBR Special Mention for Excellence in Filmmaking". MCN Awards Watch. December 1, 2004. Retrieved March 25, 2009. [dead link]
- ^ a b c d "Faye Dunaway Not Too Old in "Say it in Russian" Opening May 4th". Yahoo Finance. February 11, 2009. Retrieved March 25, 2009.
- ^ "2009 Honolulu International Film Festival". Honolulu International Film Festival. 2009. Retrieved March 25, 2009.
- ^ a b Siegel, Tatiana (November 17, 2008). "Ben Kingsley's SBK announces slate – U.K.-based production co. readies six projects". y. pp. paragraph 9. Retrieved March 25, 2009.
- ^ "Photo exhibit and fundraiser in honour of International Women's Week". Your Barhaven. March 6, 2009. Retrieved March 24, 2009. [dead link]
- ^ Cox, Dan (October 21, 1997). "Doumani steps to ring – Producer to helm female boxing pic". Variety. Retrieved March 25, 2009.
- ^ "Valerie Howlett credits". Variety. Retrieved March 25, 2009. [dead link]