Michelle Sy is an American film producer and executive producer. She started her career as a

production assistant A production assistant, also known as a PA, is a member of the film crew and is a job title used in filmmaking and television for a person responsible for various aspects of a production. The job of a PA can vary greatly depending on the budget ...

, working on films such as ''

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'' and ''

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''. Later on in her career she moved into producing films herself. Her most successful film to date is '' Finding Neverland''; a

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biographical film made in 2004. Other works include 2007 film ''Fan-Demanium'' and 2004's '' My Name Is Modesty: A Modesty Blaise Adventure''. In addition, 2002 release ''

Stolen Summer ''Stolen Summer'' is a 2002 American drama film about a Catholic boy who befriends a terminally ill Jewish boy and tries to convert him, believing that it is the only way the Jewish boy will get to Heaven. Directed by first time writer/director ...

'', which Sy produced, was the first independent film stemming from ''

Project Greenlight ''Project Greenlight'' is an American documentary television series focusing on first-time filmmakers being given the chance to direct a feature film. It was created by Alex Keledjian, developed by Eli Holzman and produced by Ben Affleck, Matt ...

'', a film competition made as a TV series with

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and

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. Sy appeared in the series, reflecting its "behind the scenes" nature. Sy is producing a biopic about late musician

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with the singer's mother, Mary Guibert, which as of May 2008 is in the scripting stage.

Producer credits

*''Fan-Demanium'' (2007) (producer) *''My Name Is Modesty: A Modesty Blaise Adventure'' (2004) (executive producer) *''Finding Neverland'' (2004) (executive producer) *''Stolen Summer'' (2002) (executive producer)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Sy, Michelle American film producers Living people American women film producers Year of birth missing (living people) 21st-century American women