Michael Gracey
Michael Gracey | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Director, visual effects artist |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Notable work | The Greatest Showman |
Michael Gracey is an Australian director and visual effects artist.
Personal
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] an Elton John biopic titled Rocketman,[5] and an adaptation of the novel Daughter of Smoke and Bone.[6] Gracey worked for 2 years at animation and visual effects studio Animal Logic from 1994-1996 as an animator and visual effects compositor.
In 2018 he directed the Sainsbury's Christmas advert.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Visual effects | Director | 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 | ||
| 2020 | Miraculous | Yes |
Television
| Year | Film | Visual effects artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The Genie from Down Under | Yes | 6 episodes |
References
- ^ https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/how-firsttime-australian-director-michael-gracey-landed-a-hollywood-musical-20171219-h07567.html
- ^ Pamela McClintock; Borys Kit (August 17, 2011). "Michael Gracey to Direct 'The Greatest Showman on Earth'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason (February 28, 2017). "What 'La La Land' Hath Wrought: The 15 Biggest Movie Musicals Coming Soon". Billboard. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
- ^ McNary, Dave (July 31, 2015). "Lionsgate Ramping Up 'Naruto' Movie with Michael Gracey". Variety. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Fleming, Jr., Mike (March 18, 2013). "Commercials Director Michael Gracey to Helm Elton John biopic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
- ^ Kyt, Boris (December 3, 2013). "Michael Gracey Set to Direct Universal's 'Daughter of Smoke & Bone' Adaptation". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
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