Rainstorm Entertainment
Encyclopedia
Rainstorm Entertainment is an independent film
development, production and sales company headquartered in Beverly Hills, California
.
and Gregg L. Daniel after their first successful production of the horror/comedy Terror Tract
, which received the top prize for Best Film in the Feature Category at Shriekfest
2002 and the Audience Award at the 2001 Brussels International Festival of Fantastic Film.. The film was sold to October Films
and distributed throughout the world by Tomorrow Film Corp.
The first feature film under Rainstorm's banner was The Big Empty
starring Jon Favreau
, Rachel Leigh Cook
, Kelsey Grammer
, Daryl Hannah
, Adam Beach
and Sean Bean
. The Big Empty
was distributed theatrically by Lionsgate and on pay television by Showtime.
Rainstorm also served as financiers and executive producers for Steve Anderson’s 2005 documentary Fuck
, which was an official selection at more than a dozen film festival
s, including AFI Fest
(2005) and South by Southwest
. Fuck
was distributed theatrically throughout the world by ThinkFilm
.
In 2006, Rainstorm produced the documentary Red, White, Black, and Blue about the Battle of Attu in World War II
and the horror film Big Bad Wolf. Following that, in 2007, Rainstorm Entertainment produced the television film
The Lost Colony aka Wraiths of Roanoke
.
Rainstorm is currently in post-production on State of Control, shot on location in China
, India
, Tibet
, Nepal
, the Netherlands
, Denmark
, Miami, Washington D.C. and New York City
and on the Billy Bates Project, shot on location in Austin, TX and New York
.
, The Valley of the Heart's Delight, Moola, The Wonder Of It All, American Fork aka Humble Pie, The Village Barbershop
, The Heart is a Drum Machine and John Henry: The Steel Driving Racehorse.
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...
development, production and sales company headquartered in Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Hills is an affluent city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. With a population of 34,109 at the 2010 census, up from 33,784 as of the 2000 census, it is home to numerous Hollywood celebrities. Beverly Hills and the neighboring city of West Hollywood are together...
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History
Rainstorm was founded in 2002 by Steven G. KaplanSteven G. Kaplan
Steven G. Kaplan is an American film producer. He co-founded Rainstorm Entertainment in 2002.-Biography:...
and Gregg L. Daniel after their first successful production of the horror/comedy Terror Tract
Terror Tract
Terror Tract is a 2000 anthology dark comedy/horror film, featuring John Ritter as a real-estate agent trying to sell a variety of houses to a young couple; each with a horror story associated with it. The segment "Make Me an Offer" is the overall plot of the movie with Ritter and the three...
, which received the top prize for Best Film in the Feature Category at Shriekfest
Shriekfest
Shriekfest Horror Film Festival is a film festival specializing in the horror genre. It is the longest running horror festival in Los Angeles.-History:...
2002 and the Audience Award at the 2001 Brussels International Festival of Fantastic Film.. The film was sold to October Films
October Films
October Films was an American independent film production company and distributor founded in 1991 by Bingham Ray and Jeff Lipsky as a means of distributing the 1990 film Life Is Sweet...
and distributed throughout the world by Tomorrow Film Corp.
The first feature film under Rainstorm's banner was The Big Empty
The Big Empty
The Big Empty is a 2003 science-fiction film directed and written by Steve Anderson. It stars Jon Favreau as a struggling actor with a bizarre request from his neighbor to deliver a suitcase that he cannot open...
starring Jon Favreau
Jon Favreau
Jonathan Kolia "Jon" Favreau is an American actor, screenwriter, film director and comedian. As an actor, he is best known for his roles in Rudy, Swingers , Very Bad Things, and The Break-Up. His notable directorial efforts include Elf, Iron Man and its sequel, and Cowboys & Aliens...
, Rachel Leigh Cook
Rachael Leigh Cook
Rachael Leigh Cook is an American actress, known for her role in the romantic comedy She's All That and her This is Your Brain on Drugs public service announcement.-Early life:...
, Kelsey Grammer
Kelsey Grammer
Allen Kelsey Grammer is an American actor and comedian. He is most widely known for his two-decade portrayal of psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane on the sitcoms Cheers and Frasier...
, Daryl Hannah
Daryl Hannah
Daryl Christine Hannah is an American film actress. After making her screen debut in 1978, Hannah starred in a number of Hollywood films throughout the 1980s, notably Blade Runner, Splash, Wall Street and Roxanne and Kill Bill.-Early life:Hannah was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Susan...
, Adam Beach
Adam Beach
Adam Ruebin Beach is a Canadian Saulteaux actor.He is best known for his roles as Tommy on Walker, Texas Ranger, Kickin' Wing in Joe Dirt, Marine Private First Class Ira Hayes in Flags of Our Fathers, Private Ben Yazzie in Windtalkers, Dr...
and Sean Bean
Sean Bean
Shaun Mark "Sean" Bean is an English film and stage actor. Bean is best known for playing Boromir in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and, previously, British Colonel Richard Sharpe in the ITV television series Sharpe...
. The Big Empty
The Big Empty
The Big Empty is a 2003 science-fiction film directed and written by Steve Anderson. It stars Jon Favreau as a struggling actor with a bizarre request from his neighbor to deliver a suitcase that he cannot open...
was distributed theatrically by Lionsgate and on pay television by Showtime.
Rainstorm also served as financiers and executive producers for Steve Anderson’s 2005 documentary Fuck
Fuck (film)
Fuck is a 2005 documentary by director/producer Steve Anderson and Rainstorm Entertainment about the social, political, personal, historical, linguistic and artistic significance of the word fuck...
, which was an official selection at more than a dozen film festival
Film festival
A film festival is an organised, extended presentation of films in one or more movie theaters or screening venues, usually in a single locality. More and more often film festivals show part of their films to the public by adding outdoor movie screenings...
s, including AFI Fest
American Film Institute
The American Film Institute is an independent non-profit organization created by the National Endowment for the Arts, which was established in 1967 when President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act...
(2005) and South by Southwest
South by Southwest
South by Southwest is an Austin, Texas based company dedicated to planning conferences, trade shows, festivals and other events. Their current roster of annual events include: SXSW Music, SXSW Film, SXSW Interactive, SXSWedu, and SXSWeco and take place every spring in Austin, Texas, United States...
. Fuck
Fuck (film)
Fuck is a 2005 documentary by director/producer Steve Anderson and Rainstorm Entertainment about the social, political, personal, historical, linguistic and artistic significance of the word fuck...
was distributed theatrically throughout the world by ThinkFilm
THINKFilm
THINKFilm is a privately held production and distribution company founded in September 2001. It has been a division of David Bergstein’s Capitol Films since 2006. Bergstein also serves as the company’s chairman...
.
In 2006, Rainstorm produced the documentary Red, White, Black, and Blue about the Battle of Attu in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
and the horror film Big Bad Wolf. Following that, in 2007, Rainstorm Entertainment produced the television film
Television movie
A television film is a feature film that is a television program produced for and originally distributed by a television network, in contrast to...
The Lost Colony aka Wraiths of Roanoke
Wraiths of Roanoke
Wraiths of Roanoke , is a 2007 Sci Fi original movie, directed by Matt Codd and stars Adrian Paul, Frida Show, Rhett Giles, Michael Teh, and George Calil....
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Rainstorm is currently in post-production on State of Control, shot on location in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, Tibet
Tibet
Tibet is a plateau region in Asia, north-east of the Himalayas. It is the traditional homeland of the Tibetan people as well as some other ethnic groups such as Monpas, Qiang, and Lhobas, and is now also inhabited by considerable numbers of Han and Hui people...
, Nepal
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
, the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
, Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
, Miami, Washington D.C. and 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...
and on the Billy Bates Project, shot on location in Austin, TX and New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
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Sales Agency and Distribution
Rainstorm expanded in 2005 to sales and distribution with the formation of its sister company, Launchpad Releasing. Under that banner, Rainstorm has participated in the sales of Razor Eaters, Lenny the Wonder Dog, Kids in AmericaKids in America (2005 film)
Kids in America is a 2005 film directed by Josh Stolberg. It was written by Andrew Shaifer and Josh Stolberg. The film is inspired by real events.-Cast:*Gregory Smith – Holden Donovan*Stephanie Sherrin – Charlotte Pratt...
, The Valley of the Heart's Delight, Moola, The Wonder Of It All, American Fork aka Humble Pie, The Village Barbershop
The Village Barbershop
The Village Barbershop is a 2008 independent film written and directed by Chris J. Ford, starring John Ratzenberger and Shelly Cole. Ratzenberger plays Art Leroldi, a small-town barber forced to hire a new employee, Gloria MacIntyre, played by Cole, after the death of his longtime business partner...
, The Heart is a Drum Machine and John Henry: The Steel Driving Racehorse.
Feature Films in Post Production
- State of Control aka Tibet in Ruins (2010)
- Billy Bates (2010)
List of Rainstorm Entertainment Films
- Terror TractTerror TractTerror Tract is a 2000 anthology dark comedy/horror film, featuring John Ritter as a real-estate agent trying to sell a variety of houses to a young couple; each with a horror story associated with it. The segment "Make Me an Offer" is the overall plot of the movie with Ritter and the three...
(2002) - The Big EmptyThe Big EmptyThe Big Empty is a 2003 science-fiction film directed and written by Steve Anderson. It stars Jon Favreau as a struggling actor with a bizarre request from his neighbor to deliver a suitcase that he cannot open...
(2003) - FuckFuck (film)Fuck is a 2005 documentary by director/producer Steve Anderson and Rainstorm Entertainment about the social, political, personal, historical, linguistic and artistic significance of the word fuck...
(2005) - Big Bad Wolf (2006)
- Red White Black and Blue (2006)
- John Henry: The Steel Driving Racehorse (2009)
Distribution/Sales Agent
- Razor Eaters (2003)
- Lenny the Wonder Dog (2004)
- Kids in AmericaKids in America (2005 film)Kids in America is a 2005 film directed by Josh Stolberg. It was written by Andrew Shaifer and Josh Stolberg. The film is inspired by real events.-Cast:*Gregory Smith – Holden Donovan*Stephanie Sherrin – Charlotte Pratt...
(2005) - Valley of the Heart's Delight (2006)
- American Fork aka Humble Pie (2007)
- The Wonder of It All (2007)
- Moola (2007)
- The Village Barbershop (2008)
- The Heart is a Drum Machine (2009)