Debra Hill Doc Exec, produced by Jamie Lee Curtis, is moving into production

EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood Pioneer: The Debra Hill Story, a documentary about Debra Hill, the late producer and co-writer of classic films such as Halloween (1978) and The fog (1980) is in production at Causeway Pictures.

It was directed by Irish filmmakers Jim McMorrow and Margaret McGoldrick and produced by Margaret McGoldrick and Chris Patterson of Causeway Pictures. Executive producers are Jamie Lee Curtis, Mike Chapman for Blue Finch Films and Kerry Deignan Roy (William Shatner: You can call me Bill). The doc was developed in collaboration with Northern Ireland Screen and Blue Finch Film Releasing, which is handling global distribution.

Hill, who died in 2005, is best known as a prolific filmmaker behind titles such as Halloween (1978) and The fog (1980), both of which she co-wrote with John Carpenter, as well as many other titles including Clue, Adventures in Babysitting, The Dead Zone, The Fisher King And world trade center Hill was recently honored by the Producers Guild of America with the 2023 Debra Hill Fellowship Award. The award was established in 2005 to honor her legacy and has since awarded an annual scholarship to a graduate of that year.

Hollywood pioneer Filmmakers said the doc aims to shine a light on the prolific filmmaker, who is often referred to as “the godmother of indie cinema” and is responsible for giving many people in Hollywood today their first break. Featured interviews include Jamie Lee Curtis, John Carpenter, Stacey Sher, David Gordon Green, Terry Gilliam, Lynda Obst, Kim Gottlieb-Walker, Andrea Berloff, Alan Jones, Kim Newman and more, with the team also including Debra’s brother, Bob Hill, cooperate. .

“Debra Hill’s story has many facets. She was and continues to be an inspiration to filmmakers around the world, and her legacy as a formidable creative producer, mentor, trailblazer and leader in film and environmental activism is an eternally relevant story,” said McMorrow.. It is a privilege for all of us to bring to the screen what has shaped her through her life and work.”

McGoldrick added: “Jim and I have been overwhelmed by the response to telling Debra’s story. Debra was an incredible filmmaker and storyteller who not only did amazing work, but did it with the love and respect of everyone around her. Her passion was contagious and when women didn’t have the opportunity to lead, Debra led the way. She is an incredibly inspirational figure for anyone aspiring to a career in the film industry and I am deeply honored to be part of the team that tells her story.”