Blaine Novak has had a remarkable career spanning over 25 years in the motion picture industry, with a multifaceted background that has encompassed both creative and business aspects.
As a writer/director, Novak has made a significant mark by helming two independent feature films, while also penning scripts for over 17 other features. His notable credits include the 1981 films "They All Laughed", directed by Peter Bogdanovich, and "Strangers Kiss", directed by Matthew Chapman.
Prior to his work as a writer/director, Novak enjoyed a successful stint as an independent distributor, where he was mentored by the renowned filmmaker John Cassavetes. During this period, he had the opportunity to distribute a number of notable independent and foreign films, including "Woman Under The Influence", "Hester Street", "Cousin Cousine", and "Serial".
Novak's success as a distributor led to his hiring by United Artists, where he worked under James Velde to distribute a range of critically acclaimed films, including "Lenny", "Electra Glide In Blue", and "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest".
Throughout his career, Novak's reputation as a filmmaker-centric distributor has earned him the respect and trust of many high-profile filmmakers and directors, who have subsequently hired him as their distribution representative to major studios.
