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British filmmaker (born 1975)
Gareth Edwards
Born (1975-07-13 ) 13 July 1975 (age 49 ) Occupations
screenwriter
Years active 2002–present
Gareth James Edwards (born 13 July 1975) is a British film director and screenwriter. He gained recognition for Monsters independent film in which he served as writer, director, cinematographer, and visual effects artist.[1] [2] Godzilla [3] Rogue One: A Star Wars Story The Creator
Edwards at the 2014 WonderCon
Gareth Edwards was born on 13 July 1975 in Nuneaton , Warwickshire. He is of Welsh parentage.[4] Star Wars [5] Higham Lane School , followed by college at North Warwickshire College of Technology and Art (now NWSLC) , completing a BTEC National Diploma in Audio Visual Studies under lecturers such as Graham Bird. Edwards studied film and video at the Surrey Institute of Art & Design, University College in Farnham , graduating in 1996.[citation needed In 2012, he received an honorary Master of Arts from UCA. Edwards got his start in visual effects, creating digital effects for shows including Nova Perfect Disaster Heroes and Villains Sci-Fi-London 48-hour film challenge, for which a movie had to be created start-to-finish in two days and within certain criteria. Edwards won the contest with his short film Factory Farmed and went on to write and direct Monsters Monsters using off-the-shelf equipment. Besides the two main actors, the crew consisted of just five people.[6]
Edwards at the 2016 Japan premiere for Rogue One
The success of Monsters brought sufficient awareness in Hollywood to land first major projects. After the film's release, he had interviews with several studios, including Legendary Pictures .[7] [8] Godzilla Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures.[9]
Edwards directed Rogue One Star Wars Chris Weitz and Tony Gilroy , based on a story by John Knoll and Gary Whitta , starring Felicity Jones , and released on 16 December 2016.[10] [11]
Three of his influences for filmmaking are George Lucas , Steven Spielberg and Quentin Tarantino .[12] Godzilla: King of the Monsters [13]
In February 2020, it was reported that Edwards was set to direct and write a film with the working titled True Love for New Regency , with Rogue One The Creator [14] John David Washington .[15] Rogue One cinematographer Greig Fraser and his first collaboration with composer Hans Zimmer .[16] [17] [18]
On January 29, 2024, Edwards was named as an honorary Freeman of the borough in his hometown of Nuneaton by Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council during a civic awards ceremony at the Town Hall .[19]
In February 2024, it was reported that Edwards was set to direct an upcoming Jurassic Park film for Universal Pictures scheduled for 2 July 2025.[20] David Leitch , who had left the project over creative differences with the studio.[21]
Filmography [ edit ]
Edwards with his certificate naming him as a Freeman of the Borough for Nuneaton
Short film
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2008
Factory Farmed
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2005
End Day Yes
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2002–2003
Nova Animator
Documentary series (2 episodes)
2003
Seven Wonders of the Industrial World Visual effects
Documentary series (7 episodes)
2004
Dive to Bermuda Triangle
Digital effects
Documentary TV movie
2005
Hiroshima Digital artist
Space Race Digital effects designer / Digital effects artist
Documentary series (2 episodes)
UFO's: The Secret Evidence
Visual effects supervisor
Documentary TV movie
TBA Monsters
Consulting producer
Future series
Awards and nominations [ edit ]
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References [ edit ]
^ Davis, Laura (2 December 2010). "Interview with Gareth Edwards, the Director of 'Monsters' . The Independent the original on 11 December 2010. Retrieved 4 January 2011 .
^ Saperstein, Pat (6 May 2014). "60 Years of Godzilla: Highlights From Monster's 29-Film Career" . Variety . Archived from the original on 21 June 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2018 .
^ "Godzilla and Star Wars director Gareth Edwards" . Wales Online . Retrieved 27 May 2014 .
^ Hopkins, Jessica (27 February 2011). "The film that changed my life: Gareth Edwards" . The Observer . Retrieved 17 November 2011 .
^ Rose, Steve (27 November 2010). "Monsters: the bedroom blockbuster that's the anti-Avatar" . The Guardian . Retrieved 17 November 2011 .
^ "Godzilla: Meet The Director" . YouTube . 10 April 2014. Retrieved 10 April 2014 .
^ " . 5 January 2011.
^ Kit, Borys (4 January 2011). "EXCLUSIVE: 'Monsters' Director Stomps to 'Godzilla' . The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved 17 November 2011 .
^ Kit, Borys (22 May 2014). " . The Hollywood Reporter .
^ "Rogue One is the first Star Wars standalone film, Rian Johnson to write and direct Star Wars: Episode VIII" . Star Wars . Retrieved 15 March 2015 .
^ Jagernauth, Kevin (1 May 2014). "Gareth Edwards Names His 3 Filmmaking Heroes Plus New 'Godzilla' Featurette Goes Behind The Scenes" . Indie Wire . Archived from the original on 5 May 2014. Retrieved 4 May 2014 .
^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (13 May 2016). "Director Gareth Edwards Exits 'Godzilla 2' . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 13 May 2016 .
^ Kroll, Justin (6 February 2020). " . Variety . Retrieved 12 February 2020 .
^ Goffe, Nadira (6 May 2021). "John David Washington Cast In Rogue One Director's New Movie" . Screen Rant . Retrieved 9 May 2021 .
^ "The Creator" . X . Retrieved 22 April 2024 .
^ "Hans Zimmer Scoring Gareth Edwards' 'The Creator' | Film Music Reporter" . 18 July 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2024 .
^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (14 June 2022). "Searchlight's See How They Run Gets Fall Release, New Regency Sci-Fi Pic True Love Sets 2023 Date" . Deadline Hollywood Archived from the original on 27 June 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022 .
^ Harrison, Claire (30 January 2024). "Gareth Edwards reveals Nuneaton's very special link to Oscar film The Creator" . Coventry Live the original on 4 May 2024. Retrieved 4 May 2024 .
^ Kroll, Justin (20 February 2024). " . Deadline . Retrieved 20 February 2024 .
^ Couch, Aaron (9 February 2024). " . The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved 9 February 2024 .
^ "The Creator DPS on Collaborating with Gareth Edwards & the Art of Camera Work" . Screen Rant
^ Freitag, Lee (13 June 2024). "Jurassic World 4 Begins Filming, First Plot Details Released" . CBR . Retrieved 13 June 2024 .
^ "2010 Awards" . Austin Film Critics Association . Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2013 .
^ "2010 British Independent Film Awards Winners and Nominees" . BIFA . 24 October 2010. Retrieved 30 September 2022 .
^ "Top Independent Films" . National Board of Review of Motion Pictures the original on 8 January 2007. Retrieved 3 April 2011 .
^ Knegt, Peter (14 December 2010). "Social Network Tops San Francisco and Toronto Film Critics' Awards" . IndieWire Archived from the original on 29 April 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2022 .
^ Montgomery, Steve (10 February 2011). "London Evening Standard Award Winners: Neds , Andrew Garfield, Kristin Scott Thomas" . ALT Film Guide. Retrieved 8 May 2011 .
^ Reynolds, Simon (24 June 2011). "Saturn Awards 2011 – Movie Winners in full" . Digital Spy Nat Mags . Retrieved 3 September 2011 .
^ Cooper, Sarah (10 February 2011). "The Social Network triumphs at London Film Critics' Circle Awards ". ScreenDaily.com (Emap Media). Retrieved 28 February 2011 (archived by WebCite on 11 February 2011).
^ Reynolds, Simon (27 March 2011). "In Full: Empire Awards 2011 Winners" . Digital Spy Archived from the original on 15 July 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2019 .
^ Ford, Rebecca (16 October 2011). "Scream Awards Winners: Harry Potter Takes Home Top Honor, Most Awards" . The Hollywood Reporter Archived from the original on 4 December 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2023 .
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