J Blakeson
| J Blakeson | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Blakeson at the 31st London Film Critics Circle Awards | |
| Born | Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Known for | The Disappearance of Alice Creed (2009) |
J Blakeson[1][2] is an English film director and screenwriter. His first feature film was The Disappearance of Alice Creed (2009), a kidnap thriller starring Gemma Arterton, Martin Compston and Eddie Marsan, which he wrote and directed.[3]
Early life
Blakeson was born and raised in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.[4] He attended and graduated from the University of Warwick, where he studied Film and Literature.[4] Outside studying, he oversaw the writing and direction of two low-budget films, Struggling (1997) and Red Tape (1998).[5][4]
Career
Blakeson directed The 5th Wave, based on the novel of the same name by Rick Yancey. Chloë Grace Moretz played Cassie and Susannah Grant wrote the screenplay.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Vernic | Yes | Short film | |
| Pitch Perfect | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2006 | Mist: The Tale of a Sheepdog Puppy | Yes | Television film | |
| 2009 | The Appointment | Yes | Short film | |
| The Descent Part 2 | Yes | |||
| The Disappearance of Alice Creed | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2016 | The 5th Wave | Yes |
References
- ↑ "July 2010 -5- 'The Disappearance of Alice Creed' [8/10]; 'Splice' [7/10]'; 'Dogtooth' [4/10]". Jigsaw Lounge. 27 July 2010. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
- ↑ Dawtrey, Adam (20 January 2010). "Directors to Watch: J Blakeson". Variety. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
- ↑ Masters, Tim (26 April 2010). "Alice Creed gives kidnap genre a twist". BBC News. BBC. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- 1 2 3 "CinemaNX presents – The Disappearance of Alice Creed (About the crew)" (PDF). Le Public Système Cinéma. p. 18. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ↑ "Film Guide Archive – The Disappearance of Alice Creed NO TIENE VIDA (TFF 2010)". Tribeca Film Festival. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ↑ "Chloe Grace Moretz to Star in 'The 5th Wave' for Sony Pictures, GK Films, and Material Pictures". marketwatch.com: PR Newswire via The Wall Street Journal. 15 April 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
External links
- J Blakeson at the Internet Movie Database
- J Blakeson on Twitter
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