Gallant Entertainment is a full-service production company formed in 1992 to produce feature films, television projects, documentary and educational series. Michael O. Gallant, the company principal, has produced over 40 projects that have won 10 Emmys, 5 Golden Globes, and 3 DGA Awards.


 

Gallant Entertainment, in association with Universal Television and Richard Maynard Productions, produced the critically-acclaimed musical/drama "Stompin' At the Savoy". Directed by Debbie Allen, Savoy tells the story of four Harlem domestics in 1939 who meet each Friday night at the famous Savoy Ballroom. The film stars Vanessa Williams, Lynn Whitfield, Jasmine Guy, Vanessa Bell Caloway, and Mario Van Peebles. Shot in Wilmington, North Carolina, on a very challenging budget, Savoy accurately re-created period Harlem in all its glory.



 

 



Gallant Entertainment, also for Universal, produced the re-union telefilm "Bionic Ever After". It brought together stars Lee Majors, the "Six Million Dollar Man", and Lindsay Wagner, the "Bionic Woman". Charleston, South Carolina became settings such as Washington, DC, Europe, and Nassau. It was one of the highest-rated films of it's season.

 

 

 

 


In the area of educational documentaries, Gallant Entertainment produces the series "Journeys Below the Line". Created by Bruce Bilson and produced in association with the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Foundation. This groundbreaking, behind-the-scenes series highlights the variety of exciting careers in production.

"Journeys", given unprecedented access, goes to the sets, production offices, locations scouts, and post suites of high-quality hit television series and highlights one particular department on each show. The audience meets the talented professionals who contribute their skills to the process. We find out what their journey was to this point. For film and television students, Journeys represents a uniquely informative educational tool.


Each DVD is produced in two versions: the consumer version with the main program and bonus features and the educational version including a CD-Rom with extensive background material, notes, and sample tests intended as curriculum companions for college-level production classes. The project is available through First Light Video, the country's largest educational distributor.

  • The premiere episode, "24: The Editorial Process" , features the Emmy-winning editors of the hit FOX drama, as well as the assistant editors, script supervisor, and post-production supervisor. Find out the thought-process behind the brilliant techniques that create such a visceral sense of style and pace on this show. It is introduced by actor/executive producer Kiefer Sutherland.

    The second episode, "ER:The PropMasters" highlights the team of artists who transform a sound stage into a fully-functional practical hospital, including the manufacture and operation of prosthetic babies, thoracic cavities and scores of other elements that add to the incredible on-screen realism of this hit NBC series. It is introduced by actress Maura Tierney.

    The third episode "LOST: The Cinematography Team" takes viewers to Hawaii behind the scenes of TV's Emmy-winning hit drama. The cinematography team includes the two directors of photography, camera operators and assistants, and the grip and electric departments. It takes a real team to create the awesome look of LOST. It is introduced by actor Jorge Garcia.


The indie feature, "10 Attitudes", was produced by Gallant Entertainment in conjunction with Rob Bonet Entertainment, Modern Artists and Envision Management. It also marked Michael Gallant's directorial debut and he co-wrote the film with comedian/leading man Jason Stuart. "10 Attitudes" is an off-beat comedy that won awards in film festivals from Auckland to Barcelona. The film's cast is a comedy club's "Who's Who", featuring memorable performances by Judy Tenuta, Jim J. Bullock, David Faustino and Scott Kennedy. Following the filmfest circuit, it was picked up for distribution by Ariztical Entertainment and became their highest-selling title of 2004 after only 33 days in release.

The story follows a gay caterer from Ohio trying to find love in Los Angeles after being dumped by his boyfriend of 10 years. Suddenly single he finds he's more than a little out of step with the Hollywood dating scene. His friend assures him that it will only take ten dates to find the new man of his dreams. After getting some fresh Melrose fashion advice he hits the internet looking for love. He ends up encountering more than his share of toads in his search for Prince Charming.



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