Moritz Bormann, a film producer who often worked with Oliver Stone and also on two films finisher Movies, Matt. He was 71 years old.
Boorman died on Wednesday, his frequent producing partners Eric Kopylov and Philip Schultz-Dale confirmed. The cause of death was not immediately provided.
“It is with deep sadness that we, as long-time production partners of Moritz Bormann, announce his passing,” their joint statement began. “Moretz was one of the most accomplished and respected independent producers of his generation. Over the course of a career spanning more than four decades, he produced more than 25 feature films, frequently collaborating with Oliver Stone. Moritz’s films include Beneath the Volcano, American Quiet, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Terminator Redemption, Alexander, World Trade Center, WW, Savages, Snowden“.
The statement continued: “As a producer and entrepreneur, Moritz helped shape the independent filmmaking landscape, building creative and financial bridges between Europe and Hollywood. He will be remembered not only for his accomplishments, but also for his generosity, optimism, integrity and unwavering passion for cinema.” “Our thoughts are with Moritz’s family, friends, and the many colleagues around the world whose lives he touched. His legacy will live on through the films he made, the filmmakers he inspired, and the lasting impact he had on our industry.”
Bormann was born in Germany, and entered the entertainment industry as a German television producer before moving to Los Angeles. There he joined the American Film Institute.
His first film as a producer was by John Huston Under the volcanowhich received two Academy Award nominations (including a Best Actor nod for Albert Finney). Take the product finisher Imtiaz for his third film in 2003, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machinesas an EP. He returned for the fourth film Terminal salvationin 2009 as a producer.
Borman worked with Stone first Alexander In 2004, the two would go on to collaborate on a number of films, including… World Trade Center (2006); W. (2008); Savages (2012); and Snowden (2016).
His additional producing credits include Dennis Duggan National security; wedding plannerWhich starred Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey; And nominated for an Oscar The quiet American.
Boorman was working on an untitled John Lee Hancock film at the time of his death, Kopelov and Schultz-Dale confirmed in their joint statement.
