Rick Stevenson was an American earning a doctorate degree in international relations at Oxford when he produced fellow Yank Michael Hoffman's "Privileged" (1982), a well-received comedy that has become a footnote in motion picture history as the film debut of Hugh Grant. With Hoffman and three others, Stevenson formed the Oxford Film Company with David Puttnam and John Schlesinger as honorary chairs. They created Britain's first national screenwriting competition and a summer institute for filmmakers. Through their new company, Stevenson produced Hoffman's "Restless Natives" (1985), a comedy
Served as legislative aide to US Senator Henry M Jackson
1982
While studying at Oxford, produced the comedy "Privileged", directed by Michael Hoffman; film debut of Hugh Grant
1984
With Hoffman, formed Oxford Film Company; served as chair; began Britain's first national screenwriting contest; also founded summer institute for filmmakers
1985
Served as producer on Hoffman's "Restless Natives"
1985
Became associated with Robert Redford's Sundance Institute
