Anthony Katagas is a renowned American independent film producer who has been instrumental in shaping the industry over the past decade. With a remarkable track record of producing nearly 35 films, he has collaborated with innovative and award-winning filmmakers such as James Gray, John Hillcoat, Steve McQueen, Andrew Dominik, and many more.
Katagas' impressive awards and nominations include an Academy Award for Best Picture, a BAFTA, Golden Globe, Broadcast Critics' Choice Award, Independent Spirit Award, and the coveted Darryl F. Zanuck PGA Award for Best Picture. His films have also garnered nominations and awards from the DGA, SAG, National Board of Review, Gotham Awards, New York Film Critics, Los Angeles Film Critics, and the prestigious AFI list for achievement in film.
In 1999, Katagas founded Keep Your Head Productions, a production company based in New York City, focusing on producing independent films. Through this company, he has produced films by visionary filmmakers such as Michael Almereyda, James Gray, and others.
Katagas' extensive credits include films such as "Ray" (2004),"Winter Passing" (2005),"Prime" (2005),"The Hoax" (2006),"The Life Before Her Eyes" (2007),"We Own the Night" (2007),"Two Lovers" (2008),"Did You Hear About the Morgans?" (2009),"My Soul To Take" (2010),"The Next Three Days" (2010),"Abduction" (2011),and many more.
Most recently, Katagas produced films such as "Killing Them Softly" (2012),"The Immigrant" (2013),"12 Years a Slave" (2013),"True Story" (2014),and "Unfinished Business" (2014). Upcoming projects include John Hillcoat's "Triple 9" (2016) and "Nerve" (2016),as well as his fourth collaboration with James Gray, "The Lost City of Z."