Parker Finn
Parker Finn | |
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| Born | 18 March 1987 Bath, Ohio |
| Citizenship | United States |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
Parker J. Finn (born March 18, 1987) is an American filmmaker best known for writing and directing the 2022 horror movie Smile.
Early life and education
Finn grew up in Bath, Ohio, near Akron.[1][2]
He attended the University of Colorado in Boulder, then attended the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University, where he received his MFA in Screenwriting in 2011.[3][4]
Filmography
Short films
| Year | Title |
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| 2018 | The Hidebehind |
| 2020 | Laura Hasn't Slept |
Finn's 2018 short film The Hidebehind screened at Panic Fest and the Portland Horror Film Festival in 2019.[5][6]
Finn filmed Laura Hasn't Slept at Chapman University Dodge College of Film and Media Art's Stage B. The short won the Special Jury Award at SXSW 2020.[4]
Feature films
| Year | Title | Distribution |
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| 2022 | Smile | Paramount Pictures |
Finn's first feature film, Smile, was based on his short film Laura Hasn't Slept.[7] Smile became 2022's top grossing original horror film.[8]
In 2023, Finn entered a multi-year first-look deal with Paramount Pictures to write, produce, and direct additional feature films.[8]
References
- ^ Thomas, George. "Filmmaker Parker Finn, a Bath native, hopes to scare people with his 'Smile'". Akron Beacon Journal. Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ Benson, John (29 September 2022). "Bath native and horror filmmaker Parker Finn discusses feature debut, 'Smile'". Cleveland.com. Archived from the original on 17 October 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
Parker Finn grew up in Bath loving the horror film genre.
- ^ Arp, Dennis. "As His Debut Feature Surpasses $200 Million, Parker Finn (MFA '11) Has Lots of Reasons to 'Smile'". Chapman University. Chapman University Newsroom. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ a b Betz, Izzy (30 September 2022). "Smile: Parker Finn Finding His "True North"". Chapman University. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- ^ Casady, Megan (January 30, 2019). "Panic Fest Short Film Review: THE HIDEBEHIND (2018)". Nightmarish Conjurings. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ Hawkins, Andrew. "Interview: Parker Finn on 'The Hidebehind'". Trouble City. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ Navarro, Meagan (30 September 2022). "'Smile' Writer/Director Parker Finn on the Film's Practical Effects and Horror Influences". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- ^ a b Lang, Brent (March 15, 2023). "Paramount Signs First-Look Deal With 'Smile' Writer and Director Parker Finn". Variety. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
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