# Norman Golightly

> CEO of Dark Castle Entertainment; $2B+ box office producer (National Treasure, Lord of War)

CEO of Dark Castle Entertainment, there since 2021, first as President of Production and Development.

Producer on films with more than $2 billion in cumulative global box office over two decades. Recent productions: Last Breath with Woody Harrelson and Simu Liu, Shell with Kate Hudson and Elisabeth Moss, and Old Guy with Christoph Waltz.

Fmr President and Partner at Academy Award winner Nicolas Cage's Saturn Films, and Saturn's representative overseeing National Treasure and National Treasure: Book of Secrets, a franchise that grossed more than $800M worldwide.

Produced Lord of War, World Trade Center, The Life of David Gale, Shadow of the Vampire, Ghost Rider, Knowing, The Weather Man, Next, Bangkok Dangerous, The Wicker Man, and The Sorcerer's Apprentice.

Previously Creative Partner and writer at Ben Stiller's Red Hour Films, after starting in the talent department at Creative Artists Agency. Economics degree from The Wharton School.

Things I can advise on:
✔️ Breaking into the entertainment industry
✔️ Getting your film or series made
✔️ Pitching studios & buyers
✔️ Attaching talent to a project
✔️ Financing & packaging a film
✔️ Turning IP into a franchise
✔️ Building a production company
✔️ Getting an agent or manager

I help filmmakers, founders, and creative teams turn a good idea into a project that actually gets made.

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $250.00

## Subscription Plans

- Film Production & Packaging Advisor ($1500.00/month)

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

## Links

- [Expert profile](/NormanGolightly)
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