LARRY MEISTRICH

In 1990, at the age of 24, Larry Meistrich, with just $7,000, founded The Shooting Gallery (TSG). In his triple role as Founder, Chairman of the Board, and Executive Officer of TSG, Meistrich was a hands-on producer and an integral part of the production of roughly 100 films, commercials and music videos including the Academy Award-winning "Sling Blade" and the Academy Award nominated "You Can Count on Me." Meistrich made industry history when Miramax purchased Thornton's "Sling Blade" for a price that broke all previous sale records in independent film.

Meistrich's other well-known and successful films include Henry Fool, Croupier, and New Jersey Drive. His pictures have won the gamut of international awards including the Academy's Oscar and include Golden Globes, SAG Award, DGA Award, Top Five category awards at Cannes, Sundance and Berlin. Actors and Directors Meistrich has produced at "passion project prices" include Al Pacino, Laurence Fishburne, Spike Lee and Billy Bob Thornton.

Larry Meistrich was also the founder and CEO of FILM MOVEMENT a groundbreaking DVD of the month club that releases films in theaters and on DVD at the same time. By creating a new distribution model, Meistrich provided audiences everywhere access to award-winning films that usually only play in select markets like Los Angeles and New York. As Film Movement, approached its second anniversary, it turned a profit, further proving Meistrich's strong entrepreneurship and ability to raise capital in a highly competitive market place.