Emmy Award Winning Film and Television Producer - Interview with Howard Kazanjian

With a career that spans 50 years, he’s collaborated with Hollywood legends such as Alfred Hitchcock, George Lucas and Frances Coppola. Phil Cooke philcooke welcomes Emmy award-winning film and television producer Howard Kazanjian to share behind the scenes of a producer’s role in both the studio system and independent film with credits including “Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi.” His stories on some of the biggest blockbusters in film history will inspire new filmmakers in their careers.
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About Howard Kazanjian
Howard Kazanjian is an accomplished film and television producer and entertainment executive. Kazanjian has produced several blockbuster films including Raiders of the Lost Ark and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. During his seven years as Vice President of Production at Lucasfilm Ltd., Kazanjian also oversaw the production of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
Throughout his 50 years in the film industry, Howard Kazanjian has been privileged to work with some of cinema’s finest directors. Kazanjian advanced his craft on many films as an Assistant Director and Producer working closely with legendary filmmakers such as: Alfred Hitchcock, Billy Wilder, Sam Peckinpah, Robert Wise, Joshua Logan, Elia Kazan, Clint Eastwood, Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg, and George Lucas.
Howard Kazanjian’s films have garnered more than a dozen Oscar nominations and have won ten Oscars. He also won an Emmy for a TV documentary. Kazanjian is the co-author of twelve books with two more to be published in 2022.
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[@PhilCookeOfficial]

Howard Kazanjian has years in the film industry! What's your favorite film that he's produced?

[@bingoskies8564]

Thank you for this wonderful interview. I worked for Howard when 1st starting out in Show Biz-- late 70s/lowly position-- he treated me kindly & respectfully, when others of his stature did not, advising me wisely & i went on to a very successful career. Thank You, Howard. I've always appreciated you, tho our paths never crossed again.

[@JohnSnowden]

Great interview, Phil, bought the book!

[@PhilCookeOfficial]

Hope you enjoy it!