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Shane Carruth

Film producer, actor, screenwriter · United States · On the map · Directors · Born 1972 · age 54

Shane Carruth is an American filmmaker, known for science-fiction features in which he has filled numerous jobs, including producer, director, screenwriter, composer, and actor. These include his prize-winning debut Primer (2004) and Upstream Color (2013).

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2020Tales from the LoopSeries, Cole (40's)2019The Dead CenterFilm, Producer2018James Cameron's Story of Science FictionSeries2016The Girlfriend ExperienceSeries, SamMemory BoxFilm, 2016The ManSwiss Army ManFilm, 2016Coroner2015BreakthroughSeries, DirectorWe'll Find SomethingFilm, 2015Steve2014Everything & Everything & EverythingFilm, Morgan2013Sun Don't ShineFilm, ProducerUpstream ColorFilm, 2013Director, Writer2004Alfred P. Sloan PrizeAwardSundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize AwardAwardPrimerFilm, 2004Director, Writer1972Born

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  • Swiss Army Man 2016
  • Primer 2004
  • Upstream Color 2013
  • The Dead Center 2019

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Television 4

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Awards

Alfred P. Sloan Prize2004
Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize Award2004

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In reference to Carruth's unusual filmmaking technique, director Steven Soderbergh described him as "the illegitimate offspring of David Lynch and James Cameron."

Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1972 · age 54