Duane Adler is a multifaceted Hollywood professional, renowned for his work on dance- and music-driven cinematic endeavors, particularly the highly acclaimed films Save the Last Dance and Step Up. These two movies not only shattered box office records but also solidified Adler's position as the author of two of the top-grossing dance films in history, as well as the top two highest-grossing teen romances.
Adler's impressive screenwriting credits also include VH1's telefilm The Way She Moves, Weinstein Co's Make It Happen, and Fox Atomic's Venice Beach, which is currently in pre-production.
In addition to his work as a screenwriter, Adler is co-president of Hungry Yak Productions, a production company he founded with his partner Nian Aster. Their urban drama God's Waiting List, which marked Adler's feature directorial debut, received widespread acclaim and was a festival hit. Adler also served as producer on this project, as well as on The Valley Murder Tapes, which was also produced by Nian Aster.
Duane Adler's remarkable career has established him as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, with a unique distinction as the author of two of the top-grossing dance movies in history, as well as the top two highest-grossing teen romances.
