Diane Eskenazi
Encyclopedia
Diane Paloma Eskenazi is an American
film producer
and the founder of Golden Films
production company in 1992. She is also the founder of different non-profit charity organization
s such as Peace Builders, Inc., most of which were mainly, though not exclusively, dedicated to the welfare
of children around the world. She resides in California
.
Eskenazi founded Golden Films
in 1992 with the purpose of creating non-violent, educational and inspiring entertainment for children. Since then she has produced over 80 animated titles in the course of less than ten years, titles such as "The Nuttiest Nutcracker", "King Arthur and the Knights of Justice", "Miracle in Toyland
", 'Little Angels", Thumbelina
, The Little Mermaid
, Pinocchio
and dozens others, including the "Enchanted Tales" line distributed by Sony. These films are distributed throughout the world by companies such as Columbia TriStar, Sony, Warner Brothers, Polygram. Eskenazi's films have received numerous award
s from different companies dedicated to families and kid-friendly family entertainment: For example, Family Seal of Approval, ITA
Gold and Platinum awards, as well as many other awards from the Dove Foundation
, Kids First, the International Family Film Festival, Parents Choice, Telly
and the Film Advisory Board
. Eskenazi has also written/produced 200 songs published by Sony Music.
has enabled Diane Eskenazi to fulfill her dream of helping children in need all over the world through her non-profit Peace Builders. To date Eskenazi has shipped over 100 ocean-freight containers of aid, containing over $50 million of medical and other aid to orphans around the world. When the tsunami devastation in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and when Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, Eskenazi made use of her connections with the California Pacific Medical Center
in San Francisco, California
and Federal Express in order to ship out more than $1,000,000 worth of medical supplies and other aid to the devastated areas. Eskenazi organizes ongoing shipments to orphanages in war-torn and disaster-stricken areas. Eskenazi encourages many people to help out in the cause; Through this and many other acts of charity, film producer
Diane Eskenazi encourages and inspires people to help out in times of need, proving that one person can stir up a big difference that can change and positively affect many lives.
United States
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film producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
and the founder of Golden Films
Golden Films
Golden Films is an American production studio founded in 1992 by Diane Eskenazi. The studio produces direct to video animated features. Many of its animated titles tell the same stories as popular Disney films.- Distribution :...
production company in 1992. She is also the founder of different non-profit charity organization
Charitable organization
A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization . It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization (NPO). It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A...
s such as Peace Builders, Inc., most of which were mainly, though not exclusively, dedicated to the welfare
Quality of life
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of children around the world. She resides in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
Eskenazi founded Golden Films
Golden Films
Golden Films is an American production studio founded in 1992 by Diane Eskenazi. The studio produces direct to video animated features. Many of its animated titles tell the same stories as popular Disney films.- Distribution :...
in 1992 with the purpose of creating non-violent, educational and inspiring entertainment for children. Since then she has produced over 80 animated titles in the course of less than ten years, titles such as "The Nuttiest Nutcracker", "King Arthur and the Knights of Justice", "Miracle in Toyland
Toyland
Toyland is a German 2007 short film directed, co-written and co-produced by Jochen Alexander Freydank. It won the 2009 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.-Cast:* Julia Jäger * Cedric Eich...
", 'Little Angels", Thumbelina
Thumbelina (1992 film)
Thumbelina is a 49-minute animated film originally released on June 8, 1992 and based on the classic story, Thumbelina by Hans Christian Andersen...
, The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid (1992 film)
Originally released directly to video on May 27, 1992, The Little Mermaid is a 49-minute animated film based on the classic story, The Little Sea-Maid by Hans Christian Andersen...
, Pinocchio
Pinocchio (1992 film)
Pinocchio is a direct-to-video 49-minute animated film originally released on May 11th, 1992. It is based on the classic children's novel of the same name by Italian author Carlo Collodi and adapted by Roger Scott Olsen. The film was produced by Diane Eskenazi of American Film Investment...
and dozens others, including the "Enchanted Tales" line distributed by Sony. These films are distributed throughout the world by companies such as Columbia TriStar, Sony, Warner Brothers, Polygram. Eskenazi's films have received numerous award
Award
An award is something given to a person or a group of people to recognize excellence in a certain field; a certificate of excellence. Awards are often signifiedby trophies, titles, certificates, commemorative plaques, medals, badges, pins, or ribbons...
s from different companies dedicated to families and kid-friendly family entertainment: For example, Family Seal of Approval, ITA
Ita
Ita or ITA may refer to:* Itá, Paraguay* ITA Software, Inc., a travel industry software firm* Italian language, from its ISO 639-2 language code* Italy, from its ISO 3166-1 country code* Aeta, an ethnic group in the Philippine Islands...
Gold and Platinum awards, as well as many other awards from the Dove Foundation
Dove Foundation
rightThe Dove Foundation is a registered United States tax deductible non-profit organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan known among other programs for its activities of rating, reviewing and endorsing films and for campaigning against the portrayal of sexual activity and violence in Hollywood...
, Kids First, the International Family Film Festival, Parents Choice, Telly
Telly Awards
The Telly Award is an award presented by the namesake, New York City-based organization. The stated purpose of the award is to "honor the very best local, regional, and cable television commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions, and work created for the Web." The...
and the Film Advisory Board
Film Advisory Board
The Film Advisory Board, Inc. is a member-supported organization founded in 1975 by Elayne Blythe . The FAB's "Award of Excellence" was developed to award quality family-oriented and children's entertainment in both print and electronic media.The second division of FAB is the FAB Ratings System...
. Eskenazi has also written/produced 200 songs published by Sony Music.
Charity
The success of Golden FilmsGolden Films
Golden Films is an American production studio founded in 1992 by Diane Eskenazi. The studio produces direct to video animated features. Many of its animated titles tell the same stories as popular Disney films.- Distribution :...
has enabled Diane Eskenazi to fulfill her dream of helping children in need all over the world through her non-profit Peace Builders. To date Eskenazi has shipped over 100 ocean-freight containers of aid, containing over $50 million of medical and other aid to orphans around the world. When the tsunami devastation in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and when Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, Eskenazi made use of her connections with the California Pacific Medical Center
California Pacific Medical Center
California Pacific Medical Center is one of the largest private, non-profit, academic medical centers in Northern California. The Medical Center is a combination of four of San Francisco's oldest medical institutions: Pacific Presbyterian Hospital, Children's Hospital of San Francisco, Davies...
in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, California
San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland...
and Federal Express in order to ship out more than $1,000,000 worth of medical supplies and other aid to the devastated areas. Eskenazi organizes ongoing shipments to orphanages in war-torn and disaster-stricken areas. Eskenazi encourages many people to help out in the cause; Through this and many other acts of charity, film producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
Diane Eskenazi encourages and inspires people to help out in times of need, proving that one person can stir up a big difference that can change and positively affect many lives.
External links
- Golden Films Animation Website http://goldenfilmsmedia.com
- Golden Films at Wheel of Peace