Scott Steindorff

Robert Scott Steindorff (born September 2, 1960) is an American television and film producer and writer, as well as an autism advocate.

Early life and education Steindorff was born in Minnesota and moved to Arizona during his childhood. He attended Arizona State University with a double major in theater and business. His first acquisition was "Night Magic" by Tom Tryon, to be adapted for a movie and for the stage. In 2012, his company expanded into a joint venture with Exclusive Media.

He has produced or executive produced Chef, Jane Got a Gun, Las Vegas, The Lincoln Lawyer, Penelope, Empire Falls, The Human Stain, Love in the Time of Cholera, and other works.

In January 2020, Steindorff joined the School of Art and Film at Arizona State University as a professor of practice. Steindorff has said he developed the idea for the documentary after his diagnosis as an adult with the autism spectrum condition Asperger's.

Steindorff worked as an executive producer on the television miniseries Station Eleven in 2021. Airing on HBO Max, Station Eleven is a post-apocalyptic saga based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Emily St. John Mandel. The miniseries was nominated for 49 awards, including 7 Primetime Emmys. It won 17 awards, including Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Series at the 2022 Critics' Choice Super Awards.

As of 2024, Steindorff is in production on In Search of Love, a documentary investigating the complexities of love, exploring the neuroscience behind the emotion, the enchantment of love, and the commitment necessary to maintain relationships. This project will interview subjects from all around the world, including singer-songwriter Shania Twain.

Another Steindorff production is another self-directed project, ADHD: Wired Differently. The film examines how ADHD affects functioning, relationships, and happiness.

Filmography Film Year Title Credit Notes Status 2003 The Human Stain Producer 2006 Penelope Producer Turistas Producer 2007 Love in the Time of Cholera Producer 2009 Stan Helsing Producer 2011 The Lincoln Lawyer Producer 2013 Gimme Shelter Executive producer 2014 Chef Executive producer 2015 The D Train Producer Jane Got a Gun Producer 2024 Understanding Autism Director/Producer The Caretaker ProducerADHD: Wired Differently Director/Producer In Search of Love Director/Producer

Television Year Title Credit Notes Status 2003−08 Las Vegas Executive producer 2005 Empire Falls Executive producer 2017 Fire Chasers Executive producer Documentary 2021−22 Station Eleven Executive producer Butch Cassidy ProducerFrankenstein ProducerThe Maidens ProducerUnsettled ProducerThe Psychology of Stupidity Producer Under the Wave at Waimea ProducerJust Watch Me ProducerThe Last Day ProducerAustin ProducerPsychedelic City Executive producer Waking Up Producer

Miscellaneous crew

Year Title Role 2005−07 Las Vegas ConsultantCreative consultant

As an actor

Year Film Role Notes 1992 Double Trouble Health Club Manager Direct-to-video

Thanks

Year Film Role 2012 The Iceman Special thanks

Awards The miniseries Empire Falls received 10 Emmy Award nominations and the Golden Globe Award for Best Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television Station Eleven was nominated for Best Television Adaptation at the 2022 USC Scripter Awards, Station Eleven was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards, Nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards, Nominated for Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards, Nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards, Nominated for Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie, or Special (Original Dramatic Score) at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards, Nominated for Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series. or Movie at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards, Nominated for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie, or Special at the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards. Station Eleven was nominated for the 2022 Dorian TV Awards for Best TV Movie or Limited Series. Station Eleven won Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Series and Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Series at the 2022 Critics Choice Super Awards. Station Eleven was nominated for the 2022 USC Scripter Award in Television. Station Eleven was nominated for the 2022 Gold Derby Awards for best Limited Series. Station Eleven was nominated for the 2022 Gotham Awards for best Breakthrough Series (Longform), and most Outstanding Performance in a New Series. Station Eleven was nominated for the 2022 Hollywood Critics Association Television Awards for Best Writing in a Streaming Limited Series, Anthology Series, or movie, and Best Directing in a Streaming Limited Series, Anthology, Series, or Movie. Station Eleven was nominated for the 2022 Imagen Foundation Awards for Best Supporting Actor (Television Drama). Station Eleven won the 2022 International Online Cinema Awards for Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie, and was nominated for Best Limited Series or TV Movie, Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie, Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie, Best Directing for a Limited Series or TV Movie, Best Writing for a Limited Series or TV Movie, and Best Ensemble in a Limited Series or TV Movie. Station Eleven won the 2022 Location Managers Guild International Awards for most Outstanding Locations in a Television Serial Program, Anthology, or Limited Series. Station Eleven won the 2022 Online Film and Television Association award for Best Cinematography in a Motion Picture, Limited, or Anthology Series, and was nominated for Best Direction of a Motion Picture or Limited Series, Best Writing of a Motion Picture or Limited Series, Best Music Composition in a Motion Picture, Limited, or Anthology Series, Best Picture Editing in a Motion Picture, Limited, or Anthology Series, and Best Makeup (Prosthetic). Station Eleven was nominated for the 2022 Peabody Award for Entertainment. Station Eleven won the 2022 Pena de Prata Award for best Breakthrough Performance in a Limited Series, Best Supporting Acting in a Limited Series, Best Limited Series or Anthology Series or TV Special, Best Episode in a Limited Series, Best Ensemble in a Limited Series or Anthology Series or TV Special, and was nominated for the best Breakthrough Performance in a Limited Series, Best Lead Acting in a Limited Series, Best Supporting Acting in a Limited Series, Best Episode in a Limited Series. Station Eleven won the 2022 ReFrame award for IMDbPros Top 200 Most Popular TV Titles 2021–2022. Station Eleven was nominated for the 2022 Television Critics Association Awards for most Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries, or Specials. Station Eleven was nominated for Best Edited Limited Series at the 2023 American Cinema Editors Awards. Station Eleven was nominated for 2023 Art Directors Guild Award for Best Television Movie or Limited Series. Station Eleven was nominated for Best Limited Series at the 2023 Critics Choice Awards. Station Eleven won the 2023 Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Limited Series, and was nominated for most Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Limited Series. Station Eleven won the 2023 Directors Guild of Canada Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Mini-Series. Station Eleven was nominated for the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards for Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series, Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series, and Best New Scripted Series. Station Eleven was nominated for the 2023 CAFTCAD Awards for Excellence in Crafts (Textile Arts) and Excellence in Crafts (Costume Illustration).

Personal life Steindorff has three children, Jamie, Jessica, and Jonathan. Steindorff is an avid skier and tennis player, residing in Malibu, CA. Steindorff is an advocate for spectrum disorders such as autism and ADHD. He is currently researching and writing a project on AI.