Steve Richards is a renowned film producer who has played a pivotal role in the production of over 40 feature films, including blockbuster hits such as "The Matrix Reloaded," "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang," "Project X," "The Book of Eli," "RocknRolla," "Unknown," and the recent box office success, "Non-Stop."
In the fall of 2014, Richards embarked on a new venture, Endurance Media, with a $250 million financing structure to produce and finance films in the $20-60 million range. The company's launch year will see the production and financing of two to three films, with a strategic alliance with Entertainment One Films to distribute Endurance films in multiple territories.
Throughout his illustrious career, Richards has held various leadership positions, including Co-President and COO, and has provided expertise in producing, corporate management, film production, financial structuring, capital procurement, and strategic business development.
From 1995 to 2014, Richards was at the helm of Silver Pictures, overseeing a highly prolific period of film production and distribution, which included the release of numerous blockbusters, such as the groundbreaking "Matrix" trilogy and the highly successful "Sherlock Holmes" franchise. During his tenure, Richards transformed the company from a studio-based entity to a dynamic boutique production and distribution company, generating over $5 billion in worldwide box office revenues.
Richards expanded Silver Pictures' affiliations and managed key relationships with leaders of the entertainment, media, and other industries, including Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., Warner Home Video, Cartoon Network, Village Roadshow, HBO, Mercedes Benz, Heineken, and GM. In 2012, he forged a strategic relationship with StudioCanal and negotiated a first-look, multi-year film production arrangement to produce up to six feature films distributed in the US by Universal Pictures.
During his tenure at Silver Pictures, Richards structured a $240 million film portfolio fund with numerous institutional investors and lenders to produce more than ten feature films and distribute them globally by Warner Bros.
Prior to 1995, Richards held management roles at the International Movie Group, a publicly traded company, and Scott Free, a production company led by acclaimed film directors Tony and Ridley Scott.
