American Beauty (1999 film) "American Beauty" to the fledgling DreamWorks studio, which bought the script for $250,000, outbidding several other production bodies. DreamWorks financed the $15 million production and served as its North American distributor. "American Beauty" marked theater director Mendes' film debut; courted after his successful productions of the musicals "Oliver!" and "Cabaret", Mendes was only given the job after 20 others were considered and several A-list directors turned down the opportunity. Spacey was Mendes' first choice for the role of Lester, though DreamWorks urged him to consider better-known actors; similarly, the studio suggested several actors for the role of Carolyn until Mendes
Burnham Sterling and Company and Sale/Leasebacks 2. Tax-leases 3. Aircraft sourcing 4. Financial, asset and tax analysis On October 10, 2012, Burnham Sterling & Company (BSC) was retained by Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) for the sourcing of 5 additional Airbus A320s. In 2011 BSC had successfully completed a similar exercise for 10 A320 aircraft for SAS. Burnham Sterling and Company Burnham Sterling & Company is an aircraft consulting and advisory practice led by former senior members of Babcock & Brown. The traditional aircraft advisory activities formerly offered by Babcock are now offered by Burnham Sterling and continue to be led by former Babcock partner,