Ariel Schulman

Birth Name:

Ariel Schulman

Birth Place:

United States

Profession

Director, Producer, Art director, Writer, Actor, Cinematographer, Art department, Production designer, Special effects, Camera department

Was nominated for a Webby Award for the web short "What's the Big Idea" in 2008
Won the audience award at SXSW for "NY Export: Opus Jazz" in 2010
Graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 2004
Quote: "[on "Catfish"] "A major theme in the film is shifting identity․ There's the you presented in everyday life, and there's the you presented on the Internet․ Are they the same person? If I met the Internet you, have I met the real you?""
Quote: "[on his brother] "I think he's wildly cinematic, so I film him all the time․ He's wound so tightly - like a young DeNiro, every cell in his body reacts․ When I point the camera at him, I don't know if he's going to talk to me or hit me․""
Best known as the director of "Catfish," "Paranormal Activity 3" and "Paranormal Activity 4․"
Executive produced the TV series "Catfish," based on the documentary that featured his brother, Nev
Founded the production company Supermarché with Henry Joost in 2006

2011Cinema Eye Honors Award - Outstanding Achievement in a Debut Feature Film:Nominated
2011Cinema Eye Audience Choice PrizeNominated
2011Rondo Statuette - Best Film:Nominated
2022MTV Movie + TV Award - Best Real-Life Mystery or Crime Series:Winner

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