Scott Budnick (film producer)

Scott Budnick is an American film producer whose work includes serving as one of the executive producers of The Hangover (2009), the highest-grossing R-rated comedy of all time.[1][2]

He is also noteworthy for his efforts as a volunteer[3] in California State prisons and advocacy on behalf of prisoners,[4] and he was awarded the 2012 California Governor's Volunteer of the Year for his efforts.[5][6] He founded the Anti-Recidivism Coalition.[7]

Early life and education

Budnick grew up in Atlanta and graduated Woodward Academy in 1995.[8] He attended Emory University graduating in 1999 with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a B.A. in Film.[9][10]

Filmography

References

  1. ^ "Comedy - R-Rated Youth Movies at the Box Office - Box Office Mojo". boxofficemojo.com. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  2. ^ "'Hangover' producer Scott Budnick lists Sherman Oaks farmhouse for $3.55 million". Los Angeles Times. 2022-07-25. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  3. ^ "College program inspires young inmates - Video on NBCNews.com". MSNBC. Archived from the original on 2012-05-10. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  4. ^ "Hangover Producer Scott Budnick Among Those Putting National Heat on LA Sheriff Lee Baca - FishbowlNY". mediabistro.com. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  5. ^ "Hollywood Producer Named California's 'Volunteer of the Year' - San Francisco News - KSFO - ABC News Radio". abcnewsradioonline.com. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  6. ^ "CaliforniaVolunteers: 2013 Governor's Volunteering and Service Awards". californiavolunteers.org. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  7. ^ "The Power Of Purpose: How Scott Budnick's One Community Uses The Power Of Story To Fight Injustice". forbes.com. Retrieved 2020-05-16.
  8. ^ "Alumni Information - Scott Budnick biography". Woodward Academy. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  9. ^ "Scott Budnick" (PDF). The California Board of State and Community Corrections. p. 1. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  10. ^ "BBA, 1999 : Scott Budnick, President at Green Hat Films". Emory University's Goizueta Business School. Retrieved 29 June 2022.


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