Jonathan Shestack
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Born | Jerome J. Shestack (father) | September 2, 1959
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Jonathan "Jon" Shestack is a film producer. He has produced well-known movies such as
Shestack has stated that his production style involves starting with a pitch for a script. He then refines the idea as needed until a studio decides that it will be made into a movie. He has also advocated giving credit to people that play an indirect role in moviemaking.[1] He has been eager to use the films he produces to raise money for autism research.[2]
Shestack started
Shestack has stated that Ari Ne'eman, an autistic activist, did not want to understand the challenges of severe autism when he was being nominated to the National Council on Disability.[5]
References
- ^ Grove, Martin (2 November 2007). "So you're a producer? What exactly do you do?". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ Peterson, Richard (16 September 1997). "Celebrities are taking their charity involvement to new levels". The San Bernardino County Sun. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ Mestel, Rosie (12 March 2001). "Reaching Out to a Remote World". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ISBN 978-0-307-98568-2. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- ^ Harmon, Amy (27 March 2010). "Nominee to Disability Council Is Lightning Rod for Dispute on Views of Autism". The New York Times. Retrieved 16 March 2020.