Lee Caplin
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Lee Evan Caplin (born September 8, 1946) is an American entertainment and communications industry executive. He is the founder of Picture Entertainment Corporation, and is its chairman and CEO.[1] Caplin also founded iSTAR (Immersive Studio for Altered Reality) at FIU (Florida International University) within CARTA (Communication, Architecture + The Arts) in Miami. He previously co-founded and was a director with Jay Penske of Velocity Services Inc., which was later renamed Mail.com Media Company and eventually renamed Penske Media Corporation, which owns Variety and Rolling Stone magazines.[2]
Early years and education
Caplin was born in New York City to
Caplin moved with his family to
Career
Law
Upon earning his Juris Doctor, Caplin was special counsel to
The Business of Art
Caplin worked as a Special Assistant Chairman with the National Endowment for the Arts. In conjunction with the U.S. Small Business Administration, in developing The Business of Art and the Artist, a national program designed to teach business skills to America's artists. This effort culminated in Prentice Hall Trade publishing Caplin's textbook, The Business of Art, a 3-time bestseller.[8][9] Caplin's publishing companies have produced over 200 titles of illustrated educational and children's books.
Picture Entertainment
Caplin founded Picture Entertainment Corporation (PEC) in 1984. Beginning with projects like The Great American Art Game and
In 2005, Caplin's mother, Ruth Sacks Caplin, wrote an adaptation of a 1971 Elizabeth Taylor novel. Caplin purchased the film rights and produced Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont, directed by Dan Ireland, starring Academy Award-nominated Joan Plowright opposite Rupert Friend in the title roles. Stephen Hunter of The Washington Post described Plowright's performance as "possibly her best role in the flickers," and Roger Ebert called the film "a delight…in ways both expected and rare."[11]
PEC has evolved into a multifaceted operation spanning the entertainment, literary, and sports industries. PEC's subsidiary, Picture Entertainment Sports,[12] focuses on Pay Per View boxing, mixed martial arts, and soccer.
William Faulkner
Caplin is the Executor of the Literary State of
In 2003, Caplin granted the rights to Aaron Schneider to bring Faulkner's 1942 short story, Two Soldiers, to the screen. Schneider's adaptation went on to win the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 76th Academy Awards.[14]
In 2013, Caplin produced James Franco's directorial debut, As I Lay Dying, adapted from Faulkner's 1930 novel of the same name The film premiered at the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival.[15] In 2014, Caplin partnered with James Franco once more to produce The Sound and the Fury (2014 film), the second film adaptation of Faulkner's 1929 novel of the same name. The film was selected to screen out of competition at the 71st Annual Venice International Film Festival.[16]
Producing
Caplin co-produces
Other work
Caplin was a Founding Faculty member of the California State University at Monterey Bay (CSUMB). He, with Luis Valdez, established CSUMB's Cinematic Arts & Technology department.[17] He continues to lecture and offer courses in film and television, communications, art, business, and law. Caplin is co-owner of Keystone Studios, the successor to America's first motion picture studio, founded by Mack Sennett in 1912.
Personal life
Caplin currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife, concert pianist Gita Karasik,[18] whom he married in 1975. Together, they have one son, Daniel Alexander (born 1988).
References
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- ^ Ruth Sacks Caplin, screenwriter of ‘Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont,’ dies at 93 – The Washington Post
- ^ "About Us |". Archived from the original on 2016-01-19. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
- ^ Cohen, Stefanie (July 26, 2013). "William Faulkner's Heirs Aim to Preserve His Legacy and Profit From It". Wall Street Journal – via www.wsj.com.
- ^ Hinton, Erik (16 July 2007). "Two Soldiers (2003), PopMatters".
- ^ Felperin, Leslie (May 20, 2013). "Cannes Film Review: 'As I Lay Dying'".
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (September 1, 2014). "Hot Venice Clip: James Franco's 'The Sound And The Fury'".
- ^ "Cinematic Arts & Technology". Cal State Monterey Bay.
- ^ "CAREER 'WAS FOREIGN' : FOR GITA KARASIK, MUSIC IS WAY OF LIFE". Los Angeles Times. June 8, 1985.