Ariel Schulman
Biography
Ariel Schulman, also known as M. Ariel Schulman and Ariel Rel Schulman, is an American director born on October 1, 1981, in New York, New York, USA. He is known for working with his creative partner, Henry Joost. Their first feature documentary, Catfish, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, received critical acclaim, and received a nationwide release in the fall of 2010. They also served as executive producers on Catfish the TV Show. Together, Schulman and Joost directed Paranormal Activity 3 and 4, as well as the thrillers Nerve and Project Power. Additionally, they have directed dozens of commercials and short films, including A Brief History of John Baldessari, narrated by Tom Waits, which screened at over 75 film festivals worldwide, and the 2011 Google commercial Dear Sophie.
Career overview
Ariel Schulman is an American director born on October 1, 1981, in New York, New York, USA. He is known for working with his creative partner, Henry Joost. Their first feature documentary, Catfish, premiered at the Sundance film festival where it received critical acclaim and went on to a nationwide release in Fall 2010.
Following their documentary debut, Schulman and Joost directed Paranormal Activity 3 and 4, as well as the thrillers Nerve and Project Power. Schulman and Joost, also known as Henry and Rel, serve as executive producers on Catfish the TV Show.
In addition to feature films and television, the creative partners have directed dozens of commercials and short films. These include A Brief History of John Baldessari, which is narrated by Tom Waits and has been screened at over 75 film festivals worldwide, and their 2011 Google commercial Dear Sophie. Schulman holds 36 known credits in directing according to database records.
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48 titles- Queer (2024) as Tom Weston
- Who Is Sabato De Sarno? A Gucci Story (2024) Director
- The Watcher (2022) Executive Producer
- Secret Headquarters (2022) Director
- Secret Headquarters (2022) Screenplay
- Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity (2021) as Self
- Project Power (2020) Director
- Elle Fanning's Fan Fantasy (2017) Director
- Nerve (2016) Director
- Viral (2016) Director
- White Girl (2016) Executive Producer
- The Second Sound Barrier (2016) Producer
- 10 Crosby (2016) Executive Producer
- Metropolis II (2014) Director
- Cover Girl (2014) Director
- Cover Girl (2014) Writer
- Catfish: The TV Show (2012) as Self
- Catfish: The TV Show (2012) Director
- Catfish: The TV Show (2012) Creator
- Paranormal Activity 4 (2012) Director
- A Brief History of John Baldessari (2012) Director
- Paranormal Activity 3 (2011) Director
- Catfish: Meeting the Girl in the Pictures (2011) as Self
- Catfish: Meeting the Girl in the Pictures (2011) Director
- Daddy Longlegs (2010) Art Direction
- Daddy Longlegs (2010) Special Effects Technician
- Catfish (2010) as Self
- Catfish (2010) Director
- Catfish (2010) Producer
- Catfish (2010) Cinematography
- Family Tree (2009)
- Ai (2008) Art Direction
- There's Nothing You Can Do (2008)
- I Think We're Alone Now (2008) Additional Camera
- The Pleasure of Being Robbed (2008) as Boyfriend
- Jerry Ruis, Shall We Do This? (2007) as Jerry Ruis
- Jerry Ruis, Shall We Do This? (2007) Director
- Puberty: The Movie (2007) Production Design
- The Back of Her Head (2007) Art Direction
- If You See Something, Say Something (2006) as Commuter
- The Adventures of Slater's Friend (2005) as Slater
- Weezer: Security Threat Director
- Nemesis Director
- Unravel Director
- The Monkey Wrench Gang Director
- The Monkey Wrench Gang Writer
- Undo Director
- Undo Executive Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ariel Schulman best known for?
Ariel Schulman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Queer (2024), The Watcher (2022), Secret Headquarters (2022), Secret Headquarters (2022).
When and where was Ariel Schulman born?
Ariel Schulman was born on October 1, 1981 in New York, New York, USA.
How many credits does Ariel Schulman have?
Ariel Schulman has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2024.
What is Ariel Schulman's background in cinema and television?
Ariel Schulman, also known as M. Ariel Schulman and Ariel Rel Schulman, is an American director born on October 1, 1981, in New York, New York, USA. He is known for working with his creative partner, Henry Joost. Their first feature documentary, Catfish, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, received critical acclai...