Jeremy Saulnier
American filmmaker (born 1976)
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Jeremy Saulnier (/soʊˈnjeɪ/ soh-NYAY;[1] born June 10, 1976[2]) is an American film director, cinematographer and screenwriter.
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Saulnier in 2013 | |
| Born | June 10, 1976 Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Education | New York University (BFA) |
| Known for | Film director, cinematographer, screenwriter |
| Spouse | Skei Saulnier |
| Children | 3 |
Early life and education
Saulnier was born on June 10, 1976, in Alexandria, Virginia. He graduated from New York University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in filmmaking with honors.
Career
In 2007, he released his first feature film, Murder Party which he wrote and directed starring his childhood friend, Macon Blair.[citation needed]
In 2013, he released Blue Ruin which was met with critical acclaim. It holds a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77/100 in Metacritic. He was nominated for the John Cassavetes Award at the 2015 Film Independent Spirit Awards and made a run at Cannes.[citation needed]
In 2015, Saulnier directed his third feature film, the horror-thriller Green Room, which stars Patrick Stewart, Anton Yelchin, and Imogen Poots.[3][4][5] The film was distributed by A24 and has a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[6]
Saulnier's next film was an adaptation of William Giraldi's 2014 thriller novel Hold the Dark for Netflix, from a screenplay by Macon Blair.[7] In 2024, he directed Rebel Ridge, which won an Emmy for best TV movie.
Filmography
Feature film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Murder Party | Yes | Yes | Also executive producer, casting director, cinematographer and camera operator |
| 2013 | Blue Ruin | Yes | Yes | Also cinematographer |
| 2015 | Green Room | Yes | Yes | |
| 2018 | Hold the Dark | Yes | No | |
| 2024 | Rebel Ridge | Yes | Yes | Also producer and editor |
| TBA | October | Yes | Yes | Post production; Also producer |
Short film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Goldfarb | Yes | No | Also cinematographer |
| 2004 | Crabwalk | Yes | Yes |
Television
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Killer Speaks | Episode: "Mad Maks: Maksim Gelman" |
| 2019 | True Detective | Episodes: "The Great War and Modern Memory" and "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye"[8] |
Only Cinematographer
- Hamilton (2006)
- 'Tis Autumn: The Search for Jackie Paris (2006) (Documentary)
- Putty Hill (2010)
- Septien (2011)
- You Hurt My Feelings (2011)
- Rett: There is Hope (2011) (Documentary)
- In Our Nature (2012)
- See Girl Run (2012)
- The Art of Boxing (2012) (Documentary short)
- I Used to Be Darker (2013)