Milestone Studios, LLC. has the unique ability to source projects, work with talent reps, produce, finance, and distribute commercial films worldwide to the marketplace. Milestone creates original content as well as develops film adaptations from fiction and non-fiction novels, articles, autobiographical works, and other source materials. Milestone develops and produces films using private equity financing with budgets ranging from $5M – $15M per title. Genres include action, thrillers, crime, horror, comedy, and family. Additionally, Milestone can provide turnkey solutions for filmmakers in various stages of production to secure financing and distribution for their movies.

Executive Team


Alan B. Bursteen is the Co-Founder and President of Milestone Studios. A veteran in the entertainment industry, Bursteen has an extensive background in motion picture production, acquisitions, sales and worldwide distribution. As President of New City Releasing, Inc., Bursteen became one of the most prominent licensing agents of independent feature films in the United States. He was responsible for licensing Christopher Nolan’s film, “Memento,” the Academy Award winning feature “Crash,” the cult-classics “Boondock Saints” and “Freeway,” among others. His established track record for negotiating deals has made him a key figure in the industry. Throughout his career, Bursteen has successfully licensed over 750 motion pictures, produced more than 140 feature films and over 100 hours of television series. Bursteen was instrumental in creating the “World Premiere” branding for HBO, Syfy Channel, USA Network and Starz. Bursteen holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from Arizona State University, and is a member of AFI (American Film Institute), ATAS (Academy of Television Arts & Sciences), and the PGA (Producers Guild of America).


Dawn Bursteen is the Co-Founder and Managing Member of Milestone Studios. Bursteen is an accomplished entertainment industry professional experienced in both the motion picture and television industries. During her career, Bursteen has held executive positions in marketing and distribution, publicity and promotions at Paramount Pictures, NBC-TV, Sony Studios, and The Samuel Goldwyn Company. Throughout her profession, she has worked on nearly 100 feature films and over 30 TV series. Films include blockbuster and Award-winning movies such as, “Titanic,” “Terminator 2: Judgement Day,” “Steel Magnolias,” “Ghostbusters II,” “Glory,” “Total Recall” and “Misery.” While at NBC-TV, Bursteen oversaw prime-time series publicity for over 30 television shows helping to catapult the Network’s ratings. Shows include multi-award-winning and critically acclaimed hit series such as “Friends,” “Seinfeld,” “Cheers,” Frasier” and “ER.” Bursteen has a vast amount of experience working with industry professionals in development and production, agencies, talent reps as well as managing large teams and departments.