Justis Greene is a Canadian film and television producer.[1] He began his career as British Columbia's first film commissioner, facilitating the filming of First Blood (1982) and Mother Lode (1982). He has produced movies such as A History of Violence, Tron: Legacy and Snakes On A Plane, and television shows such as Bates Motel, The Order, The Outer Limits and Another Life, primarily in Vancouver.[2]
Justis Greene | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Producer |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Notable work | Tron: Legacy Final Destination 2 Miracle Snakes on a Plane Bates Motel |
Career edit
Greene, along with then-Minister of Tourism Grace McCarthy, started and managed the BC Film Commission in 1978, attracting the first film, Prophecy, to kick off the modern "Hollywood North" in Vancouver.[3]
Greene won a Directors Guild of Canada award as part of the team that made A History of Violence in 2006. He was nominated for Gemini Awards for producing The Outer Limits and Neon Rider.
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Film | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Ernest Saves Christmas | Co-producer |
| 1993 | Another Stakeout | Associate producer |
| 1996 | Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco | Co-producer |
| 1998 | I'll Be Home for Christmas | Co-producer |
| Mr. Magoo | Co-producer | |
| 2000 | Mission to Mars | Co-producer |
| 2002 | First Shot | Producer |
| Brother's Keeper | Producer | |
| 2003 | Final Destination 2 | Co-producer |
| 2004 | Miracle | Executive producer |
| 2005 | A History of Violence | Executive producer |
| 2006 | Snakes On A Plane | Executive producer |
| 2007 | The Last Mimzy | Executive producer |
| 2010 | Tron: Legacy | Co-producer |
| 2018 | The Bad Seed | Producer |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Neon Rider | Producer |
| 1995 | The Outer Limits | Producer |
| 2013-2017 | Bates Motel | Producer |
| 2019-2021 | Another Life | Producer |
| 2020 | The Order | Producer |
| 2022 | The Imperfects | Producer |
| 2023 | Goosebumps | Producer |
References edit
- ^ "Justis Greene & Bill Thumm". Canadian Film History. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ Chan, Kenneth. "Massive new 600,000 sq. ft. film studio to be built in Metro Vancouver". Daily Hive Vancouver. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ Andrews, Marke. "B.C. Film Commission: A good 30 years". The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 24 August 2023.