Michael Gracey
Michael Gracey | |
|---|---|
 The Greatest Showman Premier December 2017 | |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, visual effects artist |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Notable work | The Greatest Showman |
Michael Gracey is an Australian filmmaker and visual effects artist best known for directing The Greatest Showman.
Early life and career
Gracey grew up in Melbourne – in Carlton then Kew – then started working in visual effects and music videos before making his reputation in advertising, gaining a name for with his Christmas commercials in the UK and US.[1]
Career
Gracey made his feature directorial debut in 2017 with The Greatest Showman starring Hugh Jackman as P. T. Barnum.[2][3]
Gracey is also slated to direct an adaptation of manga series Naruto[4] and an adaptation of the novel Daughter of Smoke and Bone.[5] Gracey worked for 2 years at animation and visual effects studio Animal Logic from 1994 to 1996 as an animator and visual effects compositor.
In 2022, Gracey directed a short film for Tourism Australia, G'Day, starring Rose Byrne and Will Arnett, with cameos from Hamish Blake & Andy Lee.[6] The commercial is the salient feature of the 'Come and Say G’day' campaign.[7]
Gracey is a member of the Australian production company: FINCH.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Visual effects | Director | Executive producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Amy | Yes | Digital artist | ||
| 2001 | Cubbyhouse | Yes | Digital compositor | ||
| 2002 | Double Vision | Yes | Digital compositor | ||
| 2003 | Ned Kelly | Yes | Digital compositor – Complete Post Visual effects supervisor – Complete 2003 Post | ||
| 2005 | The Magician | Yes | Visual effects supervisor | ||
| 2008 | The Square | Special thanks | |||
| 2017 | The Greatest Showman | Yes | |||
| 2019 | Rocketman | Yes | Originally attached to direct the film before being replaced as director by Dexter Fletcher. | ||
| 2021 | Pink: All I Know So Far | Yes | Also writer and producer. | ||
| 2022 | Ladybug & Cat Noir: Awakening | Yes | |||
| TBA | Nevermoor | Yes | Also composer |
Television
| Year | Film | Visual effects artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The Genie from Down Under | Yes | 6 episodes |
References
- ^ Maddox, Garry (20 December 2017). "How first-time Australian director Michael Gracey landed a Hollywood musical". The Sydney Morning Herald.
- ^ Pamela McClintock; Borys Kit (17 August 2011). "Michael Gracey to Direct 'The Greatest Showman on Earth'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason (28 February 2017). "What 'La La Land' Hath Wrought: The 15 Biggest Movie Musicals Coming Soon". Billboard. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ^ McNary, Dave (31 July 2015). "Lionsgate Ramping Up 'Naruto' Movie with Michael Gracey". Variety. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ^ Kyt, Boris (3 December 2013). "Michael Gracey Set to Direct Universal's 'Daughter of Smoke & Bone' Adaptation". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 4 March 2017.
- ^ Staff, DRIFT (20 October 2022). "Australia's new short film invites you to Come and Say G'day". Drift Travel Magazine. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
- ^ "UPDATED TO INCLUDE FILM: Tourism Australia invites the world to 'Come and Say G'day' in global campaign via M&C Saatchi, Sydney". Campaign Brief. 20 October 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
- ^ "Michael Gracey joins FINCH". FilmInk. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
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