Jeremy Saulnier
Jeremy Saulnier (born June 10, 1976) is an American film director.
Jeremy Saulnier

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- Name
- Jeremy Saulnier
- Born
- 10 June 1976
- Birthplace
- Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
- Education
- New York University (BFA)
- Spouse
- Skei Saulnier
- Field
- Film director, cinematographer, screenwriter
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter · cinematographer · film producer · director
- Fields
- film · film screenwriting · film direction · film production
- Honours
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie
- Languages
- English
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Key facts
• Name — Jeremy Saulnier • Born — 10 June 1976 • Birthplace — Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. • Education — New York University (BFA) • Children — 3 • Spouse — Skei Saulnier • Field — Film director, cinematographer, screenwriter
Early life and education
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
Career
In 2007, he released his first feature film, Murder Party which he wrote and directed starring his childhood friend, Macon Blair. In 2013, he released Blue Ruin which was met with critical acclaim. He was nominated for the John Cassavetes Award at the 2015 Film Independent Spirit Awards and made a run at Cannes. In 2015, Saulnier directed his third feature film, the horror-thriller Green Room, which stars Patrick Stewart, Anton Yelchin, and Imogen Poots. 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. In 2024, he directed Rebel Ridge, which won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Movie.
Television
Television
• Year — Title — Episode(s) • 2013 — The Killer Speaks — "Mad Maks: Maksim Gelman" • 2019 — True Detective — "The Great War and Modern Memory" • "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye"
Career and activity
Career and activity
Jeremy Saulnier worked in film, film screenwriting, film direction and film production. He belonged to Writers Guild of America, East.
Identity
Identity
Jeremy Saulnier is recorded as having received Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie.
Short film
Short film
• Year — Title — Director — Writer — DoP • 1998 — Goldfarb • 2004 — Crabwalk
Feature film
Feature film
• Year — Title — Director — Writer — Producer — Notes • 2007 — Murder Party — Executive — Also casting director, cinematographer and camera operator • 2013 — Blue Ruin — Also cinematographer • 2015 — Green Room • 2018 — Hold the Dark • 2024 — Rebel Ridge — Also editor • 2026 — Slayground — Post production Cinematographer only • 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)
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