Jonathan D. Krane

Jonathan D Krane was an American screenwriter film producer talent manager and studio head Hes most known in Hollywood for his decade and a half partnership with John Travolta who he managed from 1987 until 2002 He has been a force for change in the film industry A graduate of both St Johns College and Yale University School of Law his background in classical studies and law paved the way for him to identify five fundamental principles as its foundation Implementing theories based on these principles he has been able to achieve a high level of success as an industry leader His career began in 1980 through a partnership with director Blake Edwards As cofounder of Blake Edwards Entertainment and an Executive Producer on all of Edwards films Krane learned the ins and outs of the business from a key position as the first producermanager From there he easily transformed into a studio mogul His studio Management Company Entertainment Group MCEG was the first talent managementstudioproduction company and the highest performing entertainment stock of 1988 At MCEG Krane focused on talent putting Kim Basinger Bruce Willis and Bridget Fonda in their first films Managing over 150 clients he also produced successful studio and independent films keeping low budgets and high production values Krane produced FaceOff 1997 Phenomenon 1996 Michael 1996 Jerry Maguire 1996 Primary Colors 1998 chosen to open the 98 Cannes Film Festival and The Generals Daughter 1999 Overall Krane has produced 46 movies both studio and independent Recognized throughout his career for his work Krane has received numerous awards and honors including The Hollywood Visionary Award in 2000 from the Hollywood Film Festival a nomination for the Independent Spirit Awards for Best First Feature for The Chocolate War 1988 an issue of Daily Variety dedicated to his 20year career The Peoples Choice Award for Look Whos Talking 1989 as well as The Golden Palm Award at the Palm Beach International Film Festival for The Point of Betrayal 1995 which he cowrote and produced Krane has hosted seminars across the country on how to break into the film industry and lectured at both the AFI Conservatory and USC For fourteen years his educational home was the UCLA Extension School where he taught Motion Picture Production and Talent Management By 2003 Krane undertook a lifelong dream of writing a comprehensive textbook on the industry A Revolutionary Approach to the Art and Science of Moviemaking outlines a system by which movies can be produced both efficiently and profitably Through its vision this book has formed the basis of the curriculum for an innovative film institute Krane founded in 2005 the Krane Academy It has also helped form the guiding principles of Kranes newest venture The Edge which will produce finance and distribute 15 films a year