Dennis Widmyer
- Known For
- Directing
- Active Years
- 2001–2026 (26 Years)
- Total Credits
- 47 credits in database
Biography
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[1] TMDB: Dennis Widmyer is a male filmmaker. Known for directing. 25 known credits.
[2] IMDb: Director of Starry Eyes. Graduated from Long Island University's film program in 1999 with four short films and five feature film scripts. Started production assistant work on small independent films within a year. In 2000, he began working on studio films.
[3] Wikipedia: Mentions him in relation to Kevin Kölsch regarding Starry Eyes.
[4] TMDB Bio: American filmmaker. Best known for directing the horror films Starry Eyes (2014) and Pet Sematary (2019).
[5] AllMovie: Mentions bio/credits/filmography exist.
Name: Dennis Widmyer.
Nationality/Role: American filmmaker.
Known for: Directing horror films Starry Eyes (2014) and Pet Sematary (2019).
Education: Graduated from Long Island University's film program in 1999.
Early work: Had four short films and five feature film scripts upon graduation. Began production assistant work on small independent films within a year of graduation.
Career progression: In 2000, he began working on studio films.
Credits: Has 25 known credits.
Dennis Widmyer is an American filmmaker known for directing the horror films Starry Eyes (2014) and Pet Sematary (2019). He graduated from the film program at Long Island University in 1999, having completed four short films and five feature film scripts. Within a year of his graduation, Widmyer began working as a production assistant on small independent films. By 2000, he had transitioned
Career overview
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[1] TMDB: Dennis Widmyer is a male filmmaker. Known for directing. 25 known credits.
[2] IMDb: Director of Starry Eyes. Graduated from Long Island University's film program in 1999 with four short films and five feature film scripts. Within a year, began production assistant work on small independent films. In 2000, graduated to working on studio films.
[3] Wikipedia: Mentions Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer as directors of Starry Eyes.
[4] TMDB Bio: American filmmaker. Best known for directing the horror films Starry Eyes (2014) and Pet Sematary (2019).
[5] AllMovie: Mentions bio/credits exist.
Paragraph 1: Early Career and Education.
Dennis Widmyer is an American filmmaker. He graduated from the film program at Long Island University in 1999. At the time of his graduation, he had completed four short films and five feature film scripts. Following his graduation, he began working as a production assistant on small independent films within one year. By 2000, he had transitioned to working on studio films.
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Widmyer is recognized for his work in directing, with 25 known credits. He is best known for directing the horror films Starry Eyes, released in 2014, and Pet Sematary, released in 2019. His work on Starry Eyes involved collaboration with Kevin Kölsch.
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Dennis Widmyer is an American filmmaker who graduated from the film program at Long Island University in 1999. During his studies, he completed four short films and five feature film scripts. Following his graduation, he began working as a production assistant on small independent films within a year. By 2000, he had transitioned to working on studio films.
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Widmyer has 25 known credits and is primarily recognized for his work in directing. He is best known for directing the horror films Starry Eyes, released in 2014, and Pet Sematary, released in 2019. His directorial work on Starry Eyes is associated with Kevin Kölsch.
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Source [1]: 25 known credits.
Source [2]: Graduated LIU 1999, 4 shorts, 5 feature scripts. Production assistant on small indies within a year. 2000 graduated to studio films.
Source [3]: Mentions Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer.
Source [4]: American filmmaker. Best known for Starry Eyes (2014) and Pet Sematary (2019).
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
47 titles- The Swallow (2026) Director
- The Swallow (2026) Writer
- King on Screen (2023) as Self
- Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror (2021) as Self
- Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business (2020) as Self
- Tales of the Uncanny (2020) as Self
- Pet Sematary (2019) Director
- Stephen King: Master of Horror (2018) as Self
- Holidays (2016) Writer
- Holidays (2016) Director
- Holidays (2016) Editor
- Holidays (2016) Sound Designer
- Holidays (2016) Producer
- Scream: The TV Series (2015) Director
- Starry Eyes (2014) Director
- Starry Eyes (2014) Writer
- Starry Eyes (2014) Editor
- Starry Eyes (2014) Music Supervisor
- Stable House (2012) Editor
- Stable House (2012) Sound Editor
- Curtain (2011) Director
- Curtain (2011) Writer
- Curtain (2011) Story
- Ext. Life (2010) Producer
- Absence (2009) Director
- Absence (2009) Executive Producer
- Absence (2009) Writer
- Identical Dead Sisters (2009) Director
- Identical Dead Sisters (2009) Writer
- Identical Dead Sisters (2009) Producer
- Throwaway (2008) Director
- Throwaway (2008) Writer
- The Last Tenant (2008) First Assistant Director
- Duplex (2003) Art Department Production Assistant
- Postcards from the Future: The Chuck Palahniuk Documentary (2003) Director
- Postcards from the Future: The Chuck Palahniuk Documentary (2003) Executive Producer
- Postcards from the Future: The Chuck Palahniuk Documentary (2003) Producer
- Postcards from the Future: The Chuck Palahniuk Documentary (2003) Director of Photography
- Postcards from the Future: The Chuck Palahniuk Documentary (2003) Editor
- The Guru (2002) Art Department Production Assistant
- The Empath (2002) Transportation Coordinator
- Zoolander (2001) Art Department Production Assistant
- Mama 2 Director
- Mama 2 Writer
- Thriving Director
- Starry Eyes Part II Director
- Starry Eyes Part II Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dennis Widmyer best known for?
Dennis Widmyer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror (2021), Tales of the Uncanny (2020), Pet Sematary (2019), Scream: The TV Series (2015).
How many credits does Dennis Widmyer have?
Dennis Widmyer has accumulated over 47 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2001 to 2026.
What is Dennis Widmyer's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Dennis Widmyer (Directing). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. [1] TMDB: Dennis Widmyer is a male filmmaker. Known for dire...
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