Nick Donnermeyer

President, Great Escape

As President of Great Escape, Nicholas Donnermeyer is responsible for the distribution of Yale Productions’ film slate, staying involved from development through to completion. He previously served as President of international film sales / production company Bleiberg Entertainment, where he acquired and oversaw more than 100 titles.

Donnermeyer is an executive producer on the upcoming Liam Neeson thriller "In the Land of Saints and Sinners" directed by Robert Lorenz, filming this spring. His previous production credits include “The Iceman” starring Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder and Chris Evans. The film premiered at the Venice, Telluride and the Toronto International Film Festivals, and was #1 at the independent box office its opening weekend.

He also executive produced “McCanick,” a gritty cop thriller starring David Morse and Cory Monteith that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival; Venice Film Festival-selection “The Cousin” from writer/director Tzahi Grad; the Zoe Bell/Nacho Vigalondo-led suspense thriller “Camino,” which premiered at Fantastic Fest; SXSW horror "Dance of the Dead" from Sam Raimi's Ghost House; true story comedy "Ingenious" with Jeremy Renner for Lionsgate; genre-twister “Hunter’s Moon” with Thomas Jane, also for Lionsgate; Oldenburg Audience Award & Best First Film winner “In Full Bloom”; and a series of action films, including the breakout hit “Avengement,” for Samuel Goldwyn Films.