Bergman first began producing films during his early 20s, having moved from his native Rishon LeZion in Israel to initially New York and then Los Angeles, in 1991.[2] He had no formal training, just a passion for the film industry and a willingness to keep at it.[2] He worked as a valet, while also “trying to figure out how to make movies” and within the year he was producing his first film, learning his trade while on the job.[2]
Bergman met writer-director Rian Johnson while Johnson was attempting to make Brick.[2] Bergman recalls: "Rian had been trying to make this movie for seven years after he got out of school and when I read the script, I realized I'd never seen anything like this."[2] With Bergman's help, Johnson was able to get the movie made for significantly less money.[2] Describing their relationship, Bergman says "You don’t think when you start out what it could lead to. You just focus on making the movie, but today we are partners and I think I'll be the luckiest man if I can continue making movies with him for the rest of my life."[2]
In September 2019, Johnson and Bergman launched the production company T-Street Productions that will generate original content for film and TV shows.[4] The venture is fully capitalized by global media company Valence Media.[4] T-Street launched with a first look deal with Valence Media's Media Rights Capital for film and television projects.[4] Valence Media holds a substantial minority equity stake in the company. Johnson and Bergman intend to make their own original creations through the company, and produce others.[4]
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