Madi Dibella

Natalie McGrath

STEVEN SPIELBERG
Summary of Accomplishments

PRODUCTION DIRECTION
Steven Spielberg, in his 64 years of existence, has been directing
Collectively producing 119 films, TV series and
movies for a total of 51 years. With two movies in the making,
episodes since 1978, Spielberg is undoubtedly one
Spielberg alone has directed 47 movies within these 51 years.
of the most influential movie producers of all time.
Today, as an experienced director, Spielberg has won multiple
Best known for his films, he has produced 69 films,
awards for his movies—most including best director. In his early
with five in progress. His biggest productions
teens, Spielberg wrote and directed his first independent film, a
include E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Twilight
140-minute science fiction adventure called Firelight. Later, this
Zone (1983), Back to the Future (1985), Jurassic
film went on to inspire the ideas for Close Encounters, also
Park (1993), Schindler's List (1993), Saving Private
directed by Steven Spielberg. As a director, Steven Spielberg has
Ryan (1998) Transformers (2007), and many more.
won 44 awards for his directing abilities. Steven Spielberg once
Resulting from his love for films, Spielberg created
said “I never felt comfortable with myself, because I was never part
his own production company. Amblin
of the majority. I always felt awkward and shy and on the outside of
Entertainment, founded in 1984 by Steven
the momentum of my friends' lives.” Clearly, this never slowed him
Spielberg, partners with distributors such as
down.
Paramont, Warner Bros., Universal, and Disney.

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WRITTEN PRODUCTIONS
“People have forgotten how to tell a story. Stories don't have a middle or an end anymore. They usually have a beginning that never stops beginning.” – A quote from Steven Spielberg.

Steven Spielberg has written 22 movies/TV show episodes in the entirety of his career. Some of which have won awards for best written, and others have won awards for best episode.

Steven Spielberg’s philosophy is to create every motion picture like it’s his last. He chooses to always be positive and it shows in his written films and shows. Though, the first few movies

Steven Spielberg worked on were written by someone else, his input continued to show in the end product.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Spielberg was listed by Time as one of the 100 Most Important People of the Century, alongside

Albert Einstein, Franklin T. Roosevelt and Mohandas K. Gandhi. Life recognized him as the most

influential person of his generation, and in 2006, he was declared byPremier as the most powerful

and influential figure in the motion picture 6Philadelphia is proud to bestow this honor on one of the

world’s most recognized humanitarians, whose work has touched the lives of millions and has

ensured the important stories of our time live on,“ said Mayor Michael A. Nutter as he presented

Spielberg with the award.

He was nominated nine times for an Oscar, and won two for Schindler's List and Saving Private Ryan.

By the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Film, Spielberg was presented the five Saturn

Awards. Internationally, he has been nominated for many awards, two of which were Amanda Awards.

He won one. Receiving five of his eleven nominations for a Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award,

Spielberg continues to direct, write and produce at the age of 63.

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