John Edmonds Kozma
Encyclopedia
John Edmonds Kozma is an American
director
, actor
, producer
, cinematographer
, and founder of Bang Productions.
classic "Careless Whisper
"), N*E*R*D backing band Spymob
("Walking Under Green Leaves"), and rapper Lil B.
In 2004, he produced the independent comedy feature Communication Breakdown
and appeared in the film as the character "Sgt. Jeff Blackman."
In 2005, Kozma produced the sports documentary The Enduro at Erzberg, chronicling the world famous motorcycle race in Germany.
In 2006, he followed up the success of The Enduro at Erzberg, with a documentary entitled Travis Pastrana's Baja Diaries, looking at motosport superstar, stunt performer, and MTV personality Travis Pastrana
. That same year, Kozma completed his trilogy of motosports documentaries by producing Freestyle Prague, which he also directed.
In 2007, he produced and directed a documentary called Giant Maximus, focusing on the annual Los Angeles-based music festival. The film was narrated by world famous club DJ Armin van Buuren.
film The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler
), would bring an adaptation of the Erin Chandler's play June Bug vs. Hurricane to the screen. Scripted by filmmaker Nick Cassavetes, the film, entitled Kentucky Rhapsody, tells the colorful real-life story of Chandler's family, led by her father, former Kentucky governor and Commissioner of Baseball A. B. "Happy" Chandler, Sr.
It was announced on November 4, 2009, that Kozma had signed a deal to produce three films scripted by his Communication Breakdown
collaborator Richard O'Sullivan
: the romantic comedy One Night With You (produced with Home Alone producer Scott M. Rosenfelt); the action film The Teacher (produced with legendary folk singer and actor Tarmo Urb); and the horror flick Hallows (produced with Cabin Fever 2 producer Patrick Durham
).
In November 2009, it was reported by such media outlets as ABC News
, IMDb.com and PopCrunch.com that Lindsay Lohan
was in talks to play the lead in One Night With You. Lohan later told GossipCop.com that she hadn't yet been offered the role.
On January 21, 2010, it was announced by USA Today
that Kozma had signed on to produce a feature film biography about the life of Hall of Fame boxing trainer, manager, and promoter Lou Duva
. On August 1, 2011, a reality show is being created with his partner Brandon Lang professional sports handicapper who worked with Kozma on the Brandon Lang Show.
United States
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director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
, cinematographer
Cinematographer
A cinematographer is one photographing with a motion picture camera . The title is generally equivalent to director of photography , used to designate a chief over the camera and lighting crews working on a film, responsible for achieving artistic and technical decisions related to the image...
, and founder of Bang Productions.
Past Projects
Kozma first came to prominence as a producer of music videos, crafting clips for such artists as DEL (a remake of the George MichaelGeorge Michael
George Michael is a British musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who rose to fame in the 1980s when he formed the pop duo Wham! with his school friend, Andrew Ridgeley...
classic "Careless Whisper
Careless Whisper
"Careless Whisper" is a 1984 single by George Michael , released by Epic Records in the UK, Japan, and other countries; and by Columbia Records in North America. The song was George Michael's first solo single although he was still performing in Wham! at the time...
"), N*E*R*D backing band Spymob
Spymob
Spymob is a pop rock band, from Minneapolis best known for their appearance on the 2003 Star Trak Entertainment compilation The Neptunes present Clones, with the song "Half Steering Half Eating Ice Cream." They also provided backing instruments for N.E.R.D.'s 2002 debut In Search Of......
("Walking Under Green Leaves"), and rapper Lil B.
In 2004, he produced the independent comedy feature Communication Breakdown
Communication Breakdown (film)
Communication Breakdown is a 2004 independent motion picture directed by Richard O'Sullivan, who also wrote the script along with the film's star, Dan Lashley, and produced by John Edmonds Kozma ....
and appeared in the film as the character "Sgt. Jeff Blackman."
In 2005, Kozma produced the sports documentary The Enduro at Erzberg, chronicling the world famous motorcycle race in Germany.
In 2006, he followed up the success of The Enduro at Erzberg, with a documentary entitled Travis Pastrana's Baja Diaries, looking at motosport superstar, stunt performer, and MTV personality Travis Pastrana
Travis Pastrana
Travis Alan Pastrana is an American motorsports competitor and stunt performer who has won championships and X Games gold medals in several events, including supercross, motocross, freestyle motocross, and rally racing. He runs a show called Nitro Circus with some of his friends...
. That same year, Kozma completed his trilogy of motosports documentaries by producing Freestyle Prague, which he also directed.
In 2007, he produced and directed a documentary called Giant Maximus, focusing on the annual Los Angeles-based music festival. The film was narrated by world famous club DJ Armin van Buuren.
Upcoming Projects
In 2007, it was announced that Kozma, along with Jeff Rice (producer of the Emmy-nominated Anna PaquinAnna Paquin
Anna Helene Paquin is a Canadian-born New Zealand actress. Paquin's first critically successful film was The Piano, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1994 at the age of 11 – the second youngest winner in history...
film The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler
The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler
The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler is a 2009 television film directed by John Kent Harrison. The film is a co-production between United States and Poland companies...
), would bring an adaptation of the Erin Chandler's play June Bug vs. Hurricane to the screen. Scripted by filmmaker Nick Cassavetes, the film, entitled Kentucky Rhapsody, tells the colorful real-life story of Chandler's family, led by her father, former Kentucky governor and Commissioner of Baseball A. B. "Happy" Chandler, Sr.
Happy Chandler
Albert Benjamin "Happy" Chandler, Sr. was a politician from the US state of Kentucky. He represented the state in the U.S. Senate and served as its 44th and 49th governor. Aside from his political positions, he also served as the second Commissioner of Major League Baseball from 1945 to 1951 and...
It was announced on November 4, 2009, that Kozma had signed a deal to produce three films scripted by his Communication Breakdown
Communication Breakdown (film)
Communication Breakdown is a 2004 independent motion picture directed by Richard O'Sullivan, who also wrote the script along with the film's star, Dan Lashley, and produced by John Edmonds Kozma ....
collaborator Richard O'Sullivan
Richard O'Sullivan (film maker)
Richard O'Sullivan is an American screenwriter, director, actor, producer, cinematographer, film editor, radio personality, and founder of Lost Colony Entertainment.-Film:...
: the romantic comedy One Night With You (produced with Home Alone producer Scott M. Rosenfelt); the action film The Teacher (produced with legendary folk singer and actor Tarmo Urb); and the horror flick Hallows (produced with Cabin Fever 2 producer Patrick Durham
Patrick Durham
Patrick Durham is an American writer, actor, producer, and director.Spent childhood in South Carolina and Florida, USA. He spent a short time in Bimini, Bahamas....
).
In November 2009, it was reported by such media outlets as ABC News
ABC News
ABC News is the news gathering and broadcasting division of American broadcast television network ABC, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company...
, IMDb.com and PopCrunch.com that Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan is an American actress, pop singer and model. She began her career as a child fashion model before making her motion picture debut in Disney's 1998 remake of The Parent Trap at the age of 11...
was in talks to play the lead in One Night With You. Lohan later told GossipCop.com that she hadn't yet been offered the role.
On January 21, 2010, it was announced by USA Today
USA Today
USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. It was founded by Al Neuharth. The newspaper vies with The Wall Street Journal for the position of having the widest circulation of any newspaper in the United States, something it previously held since 2003...
that Kozma had signed on to produce a feature film biography about the life of Hall of Fame boxing trainer, manager, and promoter Lou Duva
Lou Duva
Louis "Lou" Duva is a boxing trainer and manager who has handled some of the most famous boxers in the world including 19 World Champions. The Duva family have promoted boxing events in over 20 countries on six continents...
. On August 1, 2011, a reality show is being created with his partner Brandon Lang professional sports handicapper who worked with Kozma on the Brandon Lang Show.