Harry Winer

Harry Winer is a director, producer and writer with over 35 years of experience in film and television. 

He directed the motion pictures SpaceCamp starring Lea Thomson, Joaquin Phoenix, Kelly Preston and Tate Donovan, House Arrest starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Riot starring Melvin and Mario van Peoples, Cecily Tyson and Luke Perry and Damaged Care starring Laura Dern and Regina King. In addition, he has directed, produced and/or written over 25 films, miniseries and television pilots and created over 60 hours of series television. He has worked with some of the leading talents in the industry.  As President of SMASH MEDIA, INC., Winer produces motion pictures e.g., the international theatrical co-production The Expatriate (aka Erased), starring Aaron Eckhart and Olga Kurylenko, The Doorman starring Jean Reno and Ruby Rose, in addition to films for television like Perfect Match and Bramble House Christmas for the Hallmark Channel. 

Mr. Winer’s work has garnered Emmys, Golden Globes and a Christopher Award. His films have premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and Shanghai International Film Festival. He is affiliated with the DGA and WGA, was a national delegate to DGA conventions and served on the DGA Creative Rights committee.

He currently serves as a Senator and Vice Chair of the steering committee for the Contract Faculty Senate. He also serves on the Executive Board of the Green Film School Alliance.

Education

University of Michigan, BA

University of Southern California, School of Cinema MFA American Film Institute Directors Scholarship