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The next rising star in the independent film world, LKProductions LLC embodies a business model that reflects the cost-efficient success of production and distribution companies similar to that of Lions Gate Entertainment. Preparing to reach new heights in the entertainment industry, LKProductions LLC is expanding the development, production, and distribution of independent films through edgy, unique and life-impacting entertainment for a wide range of audiences.
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Michael Usiak co-founded LKProductions, LLC with screenplay writer / filmmaker Jonathan Bauer and has served as a managing partner since its inception in June of 2006. Ever since playing the lead role of Maxwell Smart in "Get Smart" - a 4th grade play that drew rave reviews - Mr. Usiak knew that acting was his light at the end of the tunnel. While maintaining a strong focus on his business studies at Boston University, Michael portrayed several supporting roles in student short films in the Boston area. Concurrent with the establishment of LKProductions LLC, Mr. Usiak demonstrates his entrepreneurial skills as a financial advisor for Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. in New York City, where he specializes in raising equity from both individual and institutional investors. Mr. Usiak graduated with a B.S. from Boston University's School of Management in May of 2005.
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Jonathan Bauer (Director/Writer/Producer)
It only took one viewing of "On the Waterfront," at the age of eleven, for Jonathan Bauer to appreciate and embrace the art of filmmaking. Elia Kazan's classic film set a precedent for Mr. Bauer as he journeyed into a world beyond the silver screen. In 2002, Mr. Bauer attended The New York Film Academy, where he wrote, directed, and edited two short films titled, "Remember Me This Way" and "The Teddy Bear Did It." The following year, he served as an assistant director for Rob Faraldi's short film, "Retaw." In June of 2006, Jonathan Bauer teamed up with actor/producer Michael Usiak and formed independent feature film production company, LKProductions LLC.
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** First movie ("Small Violins") due out next year! **
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RECENT NEWS:
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I apologize for the late updates but I barely have enough time to sleep these days - so the following dates are approximates from August on..."
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March 30, 2007 Updates:
-- Been a real long time since I have updated this group so here we go...
-- We are on the very cusp of pre-production and things are moving fast...
-- Attaching big-time acting talent as we speak (names unfortunately cannot be mentioned yet so check IMDB in the next month or two)
-- Crew is shaping up very nicely: we have emmy award winners, film festival participants and winners, and multiple years of experience making our team stronger than we could have hoped for
-- We have already begun discussing future projects, both original ideas and adaptations...so if you think you got something good - get working on those scripts...
-- Website will be up and running very soon as well...
Check out LKPFilms.com for more info
** That is it for now...more details to come from the red carpet **
7/28/06 - "Ocean Star" Article Published - available online!
7/18/06 - Interview with "Ocean Star" Newspaper