Bryan Bertino
| Bryan Bertino | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 17, 1977 Crowley, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation |
Film director Film producer Screenwriter |
Bryan Michael Bertino (born October 17, 1977) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter, best known as the writer/director of The Strangers.
Background and education
Bertino was born in Crowley, Texas. He studied cinematography at the University of Texas at Austin.[1] He then moved to Los Angeles, where he worked as a gaffer, and wrote screenplays in his spare time.[2]
Career
Bertino submitted The Strangers for a Nicholl Fellowship with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which reached the quarterfinals. However, he was able to get a meeting with Vertigo Entertainment.[3] Bertino quit his job days before the script was sold to Universal Studios.[4]
Mark Romanek wanted to direct The Strangers but demanded a $40 million budget.[5] After speaking with Andrew Rona at Rogue Pictures, Bertino was asked to direct The Strangers despite a lack of directorial experience.[6]
Filmography
- The Strangers (2008, director, writer)
- Mockingbird (2014, director, producer, writer)
- Stephanie (2015, producer)
- The Blackcoat's Daughter (2015, producer)
- The Monster (2016, director, producer, writer)
- He's Out There (2017, producer)
References
- ↑ Interview: The Strangers' Bryan Bertino
- ↑ Fort Worth Star-Telegram interview accessed June 1, 2008
- ↑ ShockTillYouDrop.com Part 2 interview accessed June 1, 2008
- ↑ From rags to writer on the back of fear
- ↑ ShockTillYouDrop.com Part 1 interview accessed June 1, 2008
- ↑ Bryan Bertino Interview, The Strangers