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JoAnne Sellar
Biography from Paramount Vantage; photo (2002) from ViewImage.com

theOscarSite Bio: THERE WILL BE BLOOD (2007) was Sellar's fourth pairing with writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson. She was previosly a producer for his PUNCH DRUNK LOVE (2002), MAGNOLIA (1999) and BOOGIE NIGHTS (1997).

Sellar was executive producer of Neil LaBute's THE WICKER MAN (2006). In addition, she produced Jennifer Jason Leigh and Alan Cumming's critically acclaimed THE ANNIVERSAY PARTY (2001). Her repertoire of feature film producing credits began with the sci-fi thriller HARDWARE (1990). She went on to produce such films as Richard Stanley's DUST DEVIL (1992), George Sluizer's DARK BLOOD (1993), and Clive Barker's LORD OF ILLUSIONS (1995).

Prior to turning her talent over to the film, Sellar had a successful career producing music videos for the likes of U2, Elvis Costello and Iggy Pop. Her diverse experience also extends into television, where she co-produced "Red, Hot & Blue," a worldwide tribute to Cole Porter benefiting AIDS research.


· Best Picture of the Year 2007: THERE WILL BE BLOOD - Producer (w. Daniel Lupi & Paul Thomas Anderson)

1 nomination