James Steele

Jim Steele has been running Filmray, Inc for 20 years. Filmray a film production and finance company that specializes in guiding investors, filmmakers and technology companies through all aspects of film production, financing and distribution in the rapidly evolving film business. Filmray was founded by Jim Steele, a film industry veteran who oversaw the build-out of the first digital cinema network in the United States and has been involved in one form or another with the producing, distribution, financing and sales of over 200 films. Recent, Filmray producing projects include: "God Is A Bullet" directed by Nick Cassavetes and starring Nikolae Koster Waldau, Maika Monroe and Jamie Foxx; Blackout starring Josh Duhamel, Nick Nolte, Abbie Cornish and Omar Chaparro directed by Sam Macarone; "Running With The Devil" starring Lawrence Fishburne, Nick Cage and Adam Golberg; RZA directed "Cutthroat City" starring Eiza Gonzales, Wesley Snipes, Terence Howard; "Nosalgia" starring Jon Hamm and Bruce Dern directed by Mark Pellington; "Blackway" starring Anthony Hopkins and directed by Daniel Alfredson; "Chocolate City" starring Michael Jai White and Vivica Fox; "Office Uprising" starring Brenton Thwaites and Jane Levy. Upcoming Filmray Productions include "Cus & Mike" to be directed by Nick Cassavetes ("The Other Woman") "My Only Sunshine" to be directed by Mark Palansky; 2:18 to be directed by Oscar Nominee Uli Edel.

Some of Filmray's clients have included: Universal Films, Sony Entertainment, MGM/UA, Lionsgate, Reliance Entertainment, Magnolia Films, Landmark Theaters, Working Title Films, Cannes Film Market, Sundance Film Festival, First Look Films; Microsoft, BMW, Intel, AMD, Young & Rubicam / Wunderman.

Steele has taught a course on the Business of Entertainment at UCLA and speaks at seminars on film production and finance around the worldFilmray, Inc is a film production and finance company that specializes in guiding investors, filmmakers and technology companies through all aspects of film production, financing and distribution in the rapidly evolving film business. Filmray was founded by Jim Steele, a film industry veteran who oversaw the build-out of the first digital cinema network in the United States and has been involved in one form or another with the producing, distribution, financing and sales of over 200 films. Recent, Filmray producing projects include: "God Is A Bullet" directed by Nick Cassavetes and starring Nikolae Koster Waldau, Maika Monroe and Jamie Foxx; Blackout starring Josh Duhamel, Nick Nolte, Abbie Cornish and Omar Chaparro directed by Sam Macarone; "Running With The Devil" starring Lawrence Fishburne, Nick Cage and Adam Golberg; RZA directed "Cutthroat City" starring Eiza Gonzales, Wesley Snipes, Terence Howard; "Nosalgia" starring Jon Hamm and Bruce Dern directed by Mark Pellington; "Blackway" starring Anthony Hopkins and directed by Daniel Alfredson; "Chocolate City" starring Michael Jai White and Vivica Fox; "Office Uprising" starring Brenton Thwaites and Jane Levy. Upcoming Filmray Productions include "Cus & Mike" to be directed by Nick Cassavetes ("The Other Woman") "My Only Sunshine" to be directed by Mark Palansky; 2:18 to be directed by Oscar Nominee Uli Edel. Some of Filmray's clients have included: Universal Films, Sony Entertainment, MGM/UA, Lionsgate, Reliance Entertainment, Magnolia Films, Landmark Theaters, Working Title Films, Cannes Film Market, Sundance Film Festival, First Look Films; Microsoft, BMW, Intel, AMD, Young & Rubicam / Wunderman. Steele has taught a course on the Business of Entertainment at UCLA and speaks at seminars on film production and finance around the world
Film Production & Finance ConsultantFilm Production & Finance Consultant
FilmrayFilmray
1998 - Present · 26 yrs 5 mos1998 to Present · 26 yrs 5 mos
Steele comes from a strong background in both film production and technology. In 1987, Steele co-produced the award winning Greasy Lake based on TC Doyle short story starring Jimmy Spader and Eric Stoltz. In 1988 Steele joined Hemdale Films as a vice president of business affairs and foreign sales where he was involved in films which included: “Last Emperor,” “Platoon,” “At Close Range” and many others. In 1990, Steele left Hemdale Films to run Paul Bartel’s production company North Street Films. At North Street, Steele was involved in films including “Scenes From A Class Struggle in Beverly Hills” and the “Life And Death of Andy Warhol” with Gus Van Sant.

In 1991 Steele co-produced the Russian thriller Made In The USSR starring Frank Whaley and Roman Polanski. In 1992, Steele became VP Production at Working Title Films. At Working Title, Steele was involved in the production of films including: “Romeo Is Bleeding,” “Bob Roberts” and “Map Of The Human Heart.” In 1993 Steele produced Working Title’s black western Posse directed by Mario Van Peebles. In 1994, Steele also co-produced Love & A 45 with Renee Zelwigger. In 1995, Steele joined Live Entertainment as Sr. VP Production and Acquisitions. While at LIVE Steele was involved in the supervision and making of films including: “Bad Lieutenant,” “Killing Zoe,” “Little Odessa,” “Trees Lounge” and many others. In 1996, Steele produced Tom Berenger’s The Substitute and the Charlie Sheen sci-fi The Arrival. In 1997, Steele Executive Produced Café Society with Frank Whaley and Lara Flynn Boyle. 1998 and 2000 were spent developing projects for companies including: MTV, MGM, LIVE and Working Title. In 2000 Steele expanded his traditional film skills by taking a job as president of internet film company ShowBizData.com.Steele comes from a strong background in both film production and technology. In 1987, Steele co-produced the award winning Greasy Lake based on TC Doyle short story starring Jimmy Spader and Eric Stoltz. In 1988 Steele joined Hemdale Films as a vice president of business affairs and foreign sales where he was involved in films which included: “Last Emperor,” “Platoon,” “At Close Range” and many others. In 1990, Steele left Hemdale Films to run Paul Bartel’s production company North Street Films. At North Street, Steele was involved in films including “Scenes From A Class Struggle in Beverly Hills” and the “Life And Death of Andy Warhol” with Gus Van Sant. In 1991 Steele co-produced the Russian thriller Made In The USSR starring Frank Whaley and Roman Polanski. In 1992, Steele became VP Production at Working Title Films. At Working Title, Steele was involved in the production of films including: “Romeo Is Bleeding,” “Bob Roberts” and “Map Of The Human Heart.” In 1993 Steele produced Working Title’s black western Posse directed by Mario Van Peebles. In 1994, Steele also co-produced Love & A 45 with Renee Zelwigger. In 1995, Steele joined Live Entertainment as Sr. VP Production and Acquisitions. While at LIVE Steele was involved in the supervision and making of films including: “Bad Lieutenant,” “Killing Zoe,” “Little Odessa,” “Trees Lounge” and many others. In 1996, Steele produced Tom Berenger’s The Substitute and the Charlie Sheen sci-fi The Arrival. In 1997, Steele Executive Produced Café Society with Frank Whaley and Lara Flynn Boyle. 1998 and 2000 were spent developing projects for companies including: MTV, MGM, LIVE and Working Title. In 2000 Steele expanded his traditional film skills by taking a job as president of internet film company ShowBizData.com.