Stephen Herek
Birth Name:
Stephen Robert Herek
Birth Place:
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Profession
Director, Editorial department, Producer, Writer, Sound department
Fast Facts
- Earned an Outstanding Director nomination from the Family Film Awards for his work on "Mr․ Holland's Opus․"
- Won a Christopher Award in 1997 for his work on "Mr․ Holland's Opus․"
- Won a Fantasporto International Fantasy Film Award for his work on "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure․"
- Was trained in film at the University of Texas at Austin
- Got his start in filmmaking in the editing department
- Frequently produces films that are associated with Walt Disney Studios
- His production of "The Mighty Ducks" led to the creation of a new team in the NHL
Awards
- 1988International Fantasy Film Award - Best Film:Nominated
- 1990International Fantasy Film Award - Best Film:Nominated
- 1997Christopher Award - Motion Pictures:Winner
- 2014DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs:Nominated
- 2016Christopher Award - TV & Cable Programs:Winner
- 2016Oglethorpe Award for Excellence in Georgia CinemaNominated
- 2016Truly Moving Picture AwardWinner
- 2016Scythian Deer - Molodist for Kids:Nominated