Daniel Sollinger
Encyclopedia
Daniel Sollinger is an American
film producer
.
, USA until moving to Greenville, South Carolina
where he studied filmmaking
in high school at The Fine Arts Center
. With a newfound passion for filmmaking, Sollinger decided to deepen his education by attending the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts
at New York University
. Sollinger began his career as a producer in New York city
upon graduation in 1993.
, The Alphabet Killer
, Day Zero
, Love Goggles, and Rhyme & Reason (film)
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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...
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Early life
Daniel Sollinger was born and raised in Cumberland, MarylandCumberland, Maryland
Cumberland is a city in the far western, Appalachian portion of Maryland, United States. It is the county seat of Allegany County, and the primary city of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 20,859, and the metropolitan area had a...
, USA until moving to Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville, South Carolina
-Law and government:The city of Greenville adopted the Council-Manager form of municipal government in 1976.-History:The area was part of the Cherokee Nation's protected grounds after the Treaty of 1763, which ended the French and Indian War. No White man was allowed to enter, though some families...
where he studied filmmaking
Filmmaking
Filmmaking is the process of making a film, from an initial story, idea, or commission, through scriptwriting, casting, shooting, directing, editing, and screening the finished product before an audience that may result in a theatrical release or television program...
in high school at The Fine Arts Center
The Fine Arts Center
The Fine Arts Center of Greenville, SC was established in August 1974 as the first specialized arts school in the state of South Carolina. Classes are available at the Center for students to study theatre, music, visual arts, dance, creative writing, and film and video production...
. With a newfound passion for filmmaking, Sollinger decided to deepen his education by attending the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts
Tisch School of the Arts
Tisch School of the Arts is one of the 15 schools that make up New York University ....
at New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
. Sollinger began his career as a producer in New York city
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
upon graduation in 1993.
Career
Sollinger's career has spanned more than two decades. In his early career, he produced hundreds of commercials, music videos, and short films. As a seasoned producer, Sollinger has specialized in critically acclaimed feature films such as In My SleepIn My Sleep
In My Sleep is 2010 suspense thriller movie written, directed and produced by film director Allen Wolf. It stars Philip Winchester, Lacey Chabert, Tim Draxl, Abigail Spencer and Kelly Overton. The story is about a man who believes he may have murdered a good friend while...
, The Alphabet Killer
The Alphabet Killer
The Alphabet Killer is a 2008 thriller-horror film, loosely based on the Alphabet murders that took place in Rochester, New York between 1971 and 1973. Eliza Dushku stars as the main character, alongside Cary Elwes, Michael Ironside, Bill Moseley and Timothy Hutton...
, Day Zero
Day Zero
Day Zero is a 2007 American film directed by Bryan Gunnar Cole and written by Robert Malkani. Set in the near future when global terrorism has forced the military to reinstate the draft, three young men, who have just received their induction notices and have 30 days to report for duty, must...
, Love Goggles, and Rhyme & Reason (film)
Rhyme & Reason (film)
Rhyme & Reason is a 1997 documentary film about rap and hip hop. Documentary filmmaker Peter Spirer interviewed over 80 significant artists in rap and hip hop music...
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Filmography
- 1997: Rhyme & Reason (film)Rhyme & Reason (film)Rhyme & Reason is a 1997 documentary film about rap and hip hop. Documentary filmmaker Peter Spirer interviewed over 80 significant artists in rap and hip hop music...
(Producer) - 1997: Six Ways to SundaySix Ways To SundaySix Ways to Sunday is a 1997 comedy film directed by Adam Bernstein. It is based on Charles Perry's novel Portrait of a Young Man Drowning.-Plot:...
(Executive Producer) - 2004: Downtown: A Street TaleDowntown: A Street TaleDowntown: A Street Tale is a 2004 American drama film.Its focus is on a group of teenagers and twentysomethings living in the basement of an abandoned factory on 10th Avenue in Manhattan...
(Line Producer) - 2005: Dot.KillDot.KillDot.Kill, also known as Digital Reaper, is a 2004 crime thriller film directed by John Irvin and starring Armand Assante.The film was shot on location in New York City and Liverpool.-Plot:...
(Line Producer) - 2006: Day on Fire (film)Day on Fire (film)Day on Fire is an American film which was produced by Lodestar Entertainment and filmed in New York City and Israel in 2006. It is written and directed by Jay Anania, stars Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis, Carmen Chaplin, Alyssa Sutherland and Martin Donovan and is produced by William Fisch...
(Producer) - 2007: Day ZeroDay ZeroDay Zero is a 2007 American film directed by Bryan Gunnar Cole and written by Robert Malkani. Set in the near future when global terrorism has forced the military to reinstate the draft, three young men, who have just received their induction notices and have 30 days to report for duty, must...
(Producer) - 2008: The Alphabet KillerThe Alphabet KillerThe Alphabet Killer is a 2008 thriller-horror film, loosely based on the Alphabet murders that took place in Rochester, New York between 1971 and 1973. Eliza Dushku stars as the main character, alongside Cary Elwes, Michael Ironside, Bill Moseley and Timothy Hutton...
(Line Producer) - 2009: Duress (Producer)
- 2009: In My SleepIn My SleepIn My Sleep is 2010 suspense thriller movie written, directed and produced by film director Allen Wolf. It stars Philip Winchester, Lacey Chabert, Tim Draxl, Abigail Spencer and Kelly Overton. The story is about a man who believes he may have murdered a good friend while...
(Line Producer)