Armyan Bernstein
Birth Name:
Armyan Bernstein
Birth Place:
United States
Profession
Producer, Writer, Director
Fast Facts
- Along with the others involved in the film "Open Range," he won the Bronze Wrangler for Outstanding Theatrical Motion Picture at Western Heritage Awards
- He won the ShoWest Award in 2000 for Producer of the Year
- Invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2008
- Shares a Black Reel Award for Best film with Norman Jewison and John Ketcham for the film "The Hurricane․"
- Was given the USC Scripter Award for "The Hurricane" in 2000
- Earned his degree from the University of Wisconsin
- Quote: "People need to understand what has come before this moment․ What can't be taught is where the storyteller goes from there․ You can teach form but you can't teach content․"
- Co-founded one of the most successful independently financed film companies in the entertainment business, Beacon Communications in 1990
Awards
- 2000Black Reel - Theatrical - Best Screenplay (Original or Adapted):Nominated
- 2000Black Reel - Best Film:Winner
- 2000PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures:Nominated
- 2000USC Scripter AwardWinner
- 2004Bronze Wrangler - Theatrical Motion Picture:Winner