Frank DeMartini
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Frank DeMartini was born on Long Island, New York on February 23, 1962. He is a Hollywood film producer
, entertainment attorney and an active Republican
residing in Los Angeles California. He is employed by Avi Lerner's
Millennium Films under a "first look" deal and has produced approximately 20 films since 1997.
DeMartini graduated from Touro College
, New York in 1986 cum laude. Following DeMartini's undergraduate work at Syracuse University
and from 1986 to 1997 DeMartini practiced law in Hollywood in both the commercial and entertainment fields. DeMartini became a specialist in representing not only the above the line elements such as actors, writers, producers and directors, but also all aspects of motion picture and TV production from development through financing and distribution.
The transition to movies was rapid, and after serving as associate producer on three independent features, he produced Motel Blue (1997), starring Sean Young
and Robert Vaughn
.. DeMartini has continued to flourish as a producer on such films as "The Prince and Me Part IV
", "Mad Money
" starring Diane Keaton
, Queen Latifah
, Ted Danson
and Katie Holmes
, and most recently, "Elephant White
" directed by Prachya Pinkaew
and starring Djimon Honsou and Kevin Bacon
.
Mad Money
was released theatrically worldwide in January 2008 and grossed approximately 26 million dollars.
DeMartini is an unapologetic staunch Republican in the midst of profoundly Democratic industry, and does not hesitate to stir up controversy with his website, A Hollywood Republican.
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...
, entertainment attorney and an active Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
residing in Los Angeles California. He is employed by Avi Lerner's
Avi Lerner
Avinoam Lerner is an Israeli-born film producer, primarily of American action movies.-Life and career:Lerner originally worked in movie theaters in Tel Aviv, but soon re-located to South Africa, where he produced several films in that country and also owned a chain of movie theaters there until he...
Millennium Films under a "first look" deal and has produced approximately 20 films since 1997.
DeMartini graduated from Touro College
Touro College
Touro College is a sponsored independent institution of higher and professional education, in New York City, New York, United States. Founded by Dr. Bernard Lander, the College was established primarily to enrich the Jewish heritage, and to serve the larger American community...
, New York in 1986 cum laude. Following DeMartini's undergraduate work at Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
and from 1986 to 1997 DeMartini practiced law in Hollywood in both the commercial and entertainment fields. DeMartini became a specialist in representing not only the above the line elements such as actors, writers, producers and directors, but also all aspects of motion picture and TV production from development through financing and distribution.
The transition to movies was rapid, and after serving as associate producer on three independent features, he produced Motel Blue (1997), starring Sean Young
Sean Young
Sean Young is an American actress, best known for her performance in films from the 1980s such as Blade Runner, Dune, and No Way Out.-Early life:...
and Robert Vaughn
Robert Vaughn
Robert Francis Vaughn, , is an American actor noted for stage, film and television work. His best known roles include the suave spy Napoleon Solo in the 1960s television series The Man from U.N.C.L.E., wealthy detective Harry Rule in the 1970s television series The Protectors, Albert Stroller in...
.. DeMartini has continued to flourish as a producer on such films as "The Prince and Me Part IV
The Prince and Me 4: The Elephant Adventure
The Prince and Me 4: The Elephant Adventure is a 2010 romantic comedy film, directed by Catherine Cyran.-Plot:...
", "Mad Money
Mad Money
Mad Money is an American finance television program hosted by Jim Cramer that began airing on CNBC on March 14, 2005. Its main focus is investment and speculation, particularly in publicly traded stocks...
" starring Diane Keaton
Diane Keaton
Diane Keaton is an American film actress, director, producer, and screenwriter. Keaton began her career on stage, and made her screen debut in 1970...
, Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah
Dana Elaine Owens , better known by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American singer, rapper, and actress. Her work in music, film and television has earned her a Golden Globe award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Image Awards, a Grammy Award, six additional Grammy nominations, an Emmy...
, Ted Danson
Ted Danson
Edward Bridge “Ted” Danson III is an American actor best known for his role as central character Sam Malone in the sitcom Cheers, and his role as Dr. John Becker on the series Becker. He also plays a recurring role on Larry David's HBO sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm and starred alongside Glenn Close...
and Katie Holmes
Katie Holmes
Katherine Noelle "Katie" Holmes is an American actress who first achieved fame for her role as Joey Potter on The WB television teen drama Dawson's Creek from 1998 to 2003. Her movie roles have included the blockbuster Batman Begins along with art house films such as The Ice Storm and thrillers...
, and most recently, "Elephant White
Elephant White (film)
Elephant White is a 2011 action-thriller film starring Djimon Hounsou and Kevin Bacon. Filming took place in Bangkok, Thailand.-Plot:American mercenary Curtie Church is completing a job in Thailand when 14-year-old child prostitute, Mae, witnesses Church kill a group her captor Chang Cao gang...
" directed by Prachya Pinkaew
Prachya Pinkaew
Prachya Pinkaew is a Thai film director, film producer and screenwriter. His films include Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior and Tom-Yum-Goong, both martial arts films starring Tony Jaa.-Biography:...
and starring Djimon Honsou and Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon
Kevin Norwood Bacon is an American film and theater actor whose notable roles include Animal House, Diner, Footloose, Flatliners, Wild Things, A Few Good Men, JFK, Apollo 13, Mystic River, The Woodsman, Trapped, Friday the 13th, Hollow Man, Tremors, Death Sentence, Frost/Nixon, Crazy, Stupid, Love....
.
Mad Money
Mad Money
Mad Money is an American finance television program hosted by Jim Cramer that began airing on CNBC on March 14, 2005. Its main focus is investment and speculation, particularly in publicly traded stocks...
was released theatrically worldwide in January 2008 and grossed approximately 26 million dollars.
DeMartini is an unapologetic staunch Republican in the midst of profoundly Democratic industry, and does not hesitate to stir up controversy with his website, A Hollywood Republican.
Producer filmography
- "Elephant White" (2011)
- The Prince and Me 4: The Elephant AdventureThe Prince and Me 4: The Elephant AdventureThe Prince and Me 4: The Elephant Adventure is a 2010 romantic comedy film, directed by Catherine Cyran.-Plot:...
(2009) - Bart Got a RoomBart Got a RoomBart Got a Room is a 2009 comedy film written and directed by Brian Hecker, and stars Steven Kaplan, Alia Shawkat, William H. Macy, and Cheryl Hines. Also appearing in the film are Ashley Benson, Brandon Hardesty, Kate Micucci, Jennifer Tilly, Dinah Manoff and Chad Jamian Williams as Bart. The film...
(2008) - Mad MoneyMad Money (film)Mad Money is a 2008 comedy-crime film starring Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah and Katie Holmes, and directed by Callie Khouri. It is loosely based on the 2001 British film Hot Money.-Plot:...
(2008) - Journey to the End of the NightJourney to the End of the Night (2006 film)Journey to the End of the Night is a 2006 film directed by Eric Eason starring Brendan Fraser, Mos Def, Scott Glenn, Alice Braga and Catalina Sandino Moreno.- Synopsis :...
(2006) - Mozart and the WhaleMozart and the WhaleMozart and the Whale is a 2005 romantic comedy-drama film starring Josh Hartnett and Radha Mitchell, and directed by Petter Næss.-Plot:...
(2005) - Shadow of Fear (2005)
- In the Shadow of the Cobra (2004)
- Vlad (2003)
- Crocodile 2Crocodile 2: Death SwampCrocodile 2: Death Swamp, called Crocodile 2: Death Roll when broadcast on TV, is a 2002 horror film directed by Gary Jones and released directly to DVD on August 1, 2002. The film is a loose sequel to the 2000 film Crocodile. It was filmed in Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, India...
(2002) - QuicksandQuicksand (2002 film)Quicksand is a 2002 American-Indian action film that was released direct-to-video in March 2003 after a short initial run in theatres in Los Angeles in March 2002. The film stars Michael Dudikoff, Brooke Theiss, Richard Kind and Dan Hedaya. In UK the film was released on DVD in August 2003...
(2002) - Peroxide Passion (2001)
- CrocodileCrocodileA crocodile is any species belonging to the family Crocodylidae . The term can also be used more loosely to include all extant members of the order Crocodilia: i.e...
(2000) - Spiders (2000)
- The Alternate (2000)
- Motel Blue (1997)