Derrick Tseng
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Derrick Tseng is an American independent film
producer based in New York City. After establishing himself as a First Assistant Director in the mid 1990s, he moved up the ranks of the New York independent film world, eventually establishing himself as a Producer. Tseng is a frequent collaborator of filmmaker Todd Solondz
, credited as Co-Producer on his 2011 film “Dark Horse”, and Producer
on “Life During Wartime” (2009) and “Palindromes” (2004).
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
producer based in New York City. After establishing himself as a First Assistant Director in the mid 1990s, he moved up the ranks of the New York independent film world, eventually establishing himself as a Producer. Tseng is a frequent collaborator of filmmaker Todd Solondz
Todd Solondz
Todd Solondz is an American independent film screenwriter and director known for his style of dark, thought-provoking, socially conscious satire. Solondz has been critically acclaimed for his examination of the "dark underbelly of middle class American suburbia", a reflection of his own background...
, credited as Co-Producer on his 2011 film “Dark Horse”, and 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...
on “Life During Wartime” (2009) and “Palindromes” (2004).
Filmography
- Horse on IMDB (2011)
- Perfect on IMDB (2010)
- Fish on IMDB (2010)
- During Wartime on IMDB (2009)
- May Long on IMDB (2008)
- ChokeChoke (film)Choke is a 2008 American black comedy film directed by Clark Gregg. The film stars Sam Rockwell and Anjelica Huston. Production took place in New Jersey in 2007. It premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival and was purchased by Fox Searchlight Pictures for distribution...
(2008) - The TenThe TenThe Ten is a 2007 American comedy film, directed by David Wain and cowritten by Wain and Ken Marino, released through ThinkFilm. The film was released on August 3, 2007...
(2007) - Snow AngelsSnow Angels (film)Snow Angels is a 2007 drama film starring Sam Rockwell and Kate Beckinsale. It was directed by David Gordon Green, who also wrote the screenplay adapted from Stewart O'Nan's 1994 novel of the same title. The film premiered in the dramatic competition at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival...
(2007) - Lonesome JimLonesome JimLonesome Jim is a 2005 American comedy/drama film directed by Steve Buscemi. Filmed mostly in the city of Goshen, Indiana, the film stars Casey Affleck as a chronically depressed aspiring novelist who moves back into his parents' home after failing to make it in New York City...
(2005) - Tanner on TannerTanner on TannerTanner on Tanner is a 2004 comedy and the sequel series to the 1988 Robert Altman directed and Garry Trudeau written miniseries about a failed presidential candidate, Tanner '88...
(2004) - PalindromesPalindromes (film)Palindromes is a 2004 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Todd Solondz and a sequel to Solondz's 1995 film, Welcome to the Dollhouse...
(2004) - All the Real GirlsAll the Real GirlsAll the Real Girls is a 2003 romantic drama film written and directed by David Gordon Green. The film debuted at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2003. It stars Paul Schneider, Zooey Deschanel, Shea Whigham, Danny R. McBride, Patricia Clarkson, Maurice Compte and Benjamin Mouton...
(2003) - Party Monster (2003)
- MaryamMaryam (film)Maryam is a 2002 film about a young woman who is an Iranian immigrant living in the United States at the time of the Iran hostage crisis. The film was written and directed by Ramin Serry. Mariam Parris plays the young woman...
(2002) - on IMDB (2002)
- TartTart (film)Tart is a 2001 coming of age film starring Dominique Swain, Bijou Phillips, and Brad Renfro. Phillips and Renfro both starred in the 2001 film Bully.-Plot:...
(2001) - The Business of StrangersThe Business of StrangersThe Business of Strangers is a 2001 motion picture that tells the story of an eventful night shared between a middle-aged businesswoman and her young assistant....
(2001) - Super TroopersSuper TroopersSuper Troopers is a 2001 crime-comedy film directed by Jay Chandrasekhar, written by and starring the Broken Lizard comedy group . Marisa Coughlan, Daniel von Bargen and Brian Cox co-star while Lynda Carter has a cameo appearance...
(2001) - Signs & Wonders (2000)
- Happy AccidentsHappy AccidentsHappy Accidents is a 2000 American film starring Marisa Tomei and Vincent D'Onofrio. The movie revolves around Ruby Weaver, a New York woman with a string of failed relationships, and Sam Deed, a man who claims to be from the year 2470...
(2000) - A Good BabyA Good BabyA Good Baby is a 2000 drama film directed by Katherine Dieckmann. The film was produced by Lianne Halfon, Tom Carouso, Aileen Argentini and Derrick Tseng. The script was written by Dieckmann and Leon Rooke. The film stars Henry Thomas played Raymond Toker, a young loner...
(2000) - Freak Talks About SexFreak Talks About SexFreak Talks About Sex, released for home video as Blowin' Smoke , is a 1999 film starring Steve Zahn and Josh Hamilton. The movie was shot in Auburn and Syracuse, New York...
(1999) - Words on IMDB (1999)
- on IMDB (1998)
- on IMDB (1997)
- the Bridge on IMDB (1997)
- Chasing AmyChasing AmyChasing Amy is a 1997 romantic comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith. The central tension revolves around sexuality, sexual history, and evolving friendships. It is the third film in Smith's View Askewniverse series....
(1997) - Manhattan on IMDB (1996)