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Michael Costigan Biography

Birth Name:Michael Costigan

Birth Place:United States

Profession Producer

Fast Facts

  • His films "The East" and "Stoker" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival
  • Was executive vice president of production at Sony Pictures for nine years
  • Became president of Ridley and Tony Scott's production company Scott Free in 2005
  • Launched his own production company, COTA Films, in 2012
  • Best known for producing films like "Brokeback Mountain," "American Gangster," "Gattaca," and "Prometheus․"
  • Founded the production company Corduroy Films in 2002
  • Made an exclusive first-look deal with Sony Pictures in 2013, bringing him back in contact with the company where he got his start

Awards

  • 2014CinEuphoria-Best Film - International Competition: nominated
  • 2021Independent Spirit Award-Best New Scripted Series: nominated
  • 2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Television Movie: nominated
  • 2024PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Limited or Anthology Series Television: nominated
  • 2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series: nominated