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| Jordan Kerner | |
|---|---|
| Name | Jordan Kerner |
| Occupation | Film producer, executive |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Notable works | The Longest Yard, Charlotte's Web, The Black Stallion Returns |
Jordan Kerner is an American film producer and media executive known for producing feature films and television projects across major studios and independent companies. He has worked with prominent filmmakers, studios, and talent in Hollywood, producing family films, comedies, and adaptations. Kerner's career spans decades, including executive roles, company leadership, and collaborations on projects involving major franchises and literary adaptations.
Kerner was raised in the United States and attended institutions that connect to the entertainment industry and legal training. He earned a Juris Doctor degree and completed studies that align with admission to the bar and licensing relevant to motion picture practice. During his formative years he engaged with networks that include law firms, studio legal departments, and production companies that operate in Los Angeles, New York City, and Hollywood.
Kerner began his career in entertainment working in roles that bridged law and film production, moving from corporate or legal positions into creative executive posts at studios and independent production companies. He served in executive capacities at companies that negotiated deals with entities such as Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Walt Disney Studios, and DreamWorks Pictures, overseeing development, acquisition, and production of feature films and television programs. Kerner founded and led production companies that produced adaptations of literary works and family-oriented properties, shepherding projects from optioning rights through development, financing, production, and distribution, often coordinating with agents from Creative Artists Agency, William Morris Agency, and ICM Partners.
As a producer, he collaborated with directors and screenwriters associated with projects featuring talent represented by major agencies, and he negotiated co-productions with studios and independent financiers including hedge funds, private equity, and television networks like NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox Broadcasting Company, and cable outlets. Kerner produced films that involved adaptations of children’s literature and collaborations with authors and estates, working with book publishers such as HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, and Simon & Schuster. His executive work included oversight of marketing, distribution strategies involving theatrical release windows, home entertainment on DVD and Blu-ray, and licensing for ancillary markets including streaming platforms later associated with companies like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu.
Kerner's credits include family-friendly titles and comedies that engaged A-list actors, directors, and composers, and he managed relationships with guilds and unions such as the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Directors Guild of America, and Writers Guild of America. He has participated in industry events and markets such as the Cannes Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, and the American Film Market, presenting films to international distributors and festival programmers.
Kerner's production credits encompass feature films and television movies across several decades. Notable credits include a family adaptation of a classic children's novel and a high-profile sports comedy remake, alongside other titles produced for major studios and independents. His filmography features collaborations with directors, actors, composers, and cinematographers known within Hollywood and international cinema circles, and titles that circulated through theatrical distributors, film festivals, and home video labels.
Kerner's personal life intersects with the entertainment community, connecting him socially and professionally with producers, directors, agents, and studio executives. He has participated in philanthropic activities and industry boards that engage with arts organizations, film preservation initiatives, and educational institutions tied to film schools and law programs. His residence and professional base have been linked to major entertainment hubs such as Los Angeles County, Beverly Hills, and neighborhoods associated with production activity in California.
Throughout his career, Kerner's projects have been eligible for awards and recognition from organizations and ceremonies including the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Golden Globe Awards, the Emmy Awards, and family and youth-focused honors. Films he produced have been reviewed in major trade publications and newspapers connected to the film industry, and his work has been cited in discussions at industry conferences and panels hosted by institutions such as SAG-AFTRA Foundation and film schools.
Category:American film producers Category:Living people