Curt Hahn (born April 21, 1949) is a

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and entrepreneur best known for his feature films No Regrets (2004) and Deadline (2012). Hahn is a pioneer of intelligent independent filmmaking who works outside the

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studio system.

Transcendent

In 2003, Hahn founded Transcendent to produce high quality independent features. Transcendent's first project ''No Regrets'' (2004), starring

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and

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, was written, produced and directed by Hahn and released worldwide. In 2006, Transcendent co-produced '' Two Weeks'' starring two time

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winner

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, with writer-director Steve Stockman. The film was shot in

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. Worldwide rights were acquired by

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which released the film theatrically and on DVD. Next, Hahn produced and directed ''Deadline'', starring

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nominee

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. ''Deadline'' is adapted from Mark Ethridge's novel ''Grievances''. Filming took place in middle Tennessee in January and February 2011. It was released in theaters nationwide in 2012 beginning with its world premiere in Nashville on February 15. ''Deadline'' was released domestically on DVD and Video on Demand on July 17, 2012. Foreign distribution is handled by Curb Entertainment, which is releasing ''Deadline'' worldwide.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hahn, Curt Film directors from Tennessee English-language film directors Phillips Exeter Academy alumni Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts alumni 1949 births Living people California Institute of the Arts alumni American chief executives Washington University in St. Louis alumni