Austin Stark

Austin Stark (born May 31, 1979) is an American film director, writer, and producer best known for films that explore social issues, from mental illness in Infinitely Polar Bear to class conflict in Coup!

Austin Stark
Born (1979-05-31) May 31, 1979
Occupation(s)Film director, writer, producer
Years active2007–present

Career

Stark began his career in 2007 working with Academy Award winning producer Martin Richards (Chicago).

In 2015, Stark made his writing and directorial debut with The Runner, a political drama that follows a Louisiana congressman in the aftermath of the 2010 BP oil spill.[1] The movie stars Nicolas Cage, Sarah Paulson, Connie Nielsen, and Peter Fonda. It was released in theaters nationwide on August 7, 2015 by Alchemy.[2]

Prior to that, Stark wrote and directed The God Committee, a medical thriller about the world of organ transplantation. The film premiered at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival and was released theatrically by Vertical Entertainment in July 2021.[3]

Stark’s latest film Coup!, a darkly comedic thriller set during the 1918 Spanish Flu, follows a rebellious servant who leads a revolt against his wealthy employer.[4] The film stars Peter Sarsgaard, Billy Magnussen and Sarah Gadon. On September 8, 2023, it debuted in the Giornate degli Autori section of the 80th Venice International Film Festival.[5]

As a producer, Stark’s film Infinitely Polar Bear earned Mark Ruffalo a nomination for the 73rd Golden Globe Awards under the category Best Actor - Comedy. Other films Stark has produced include:

Personal life

Stark is a graduate of Georgetown University.[12] where he studied literature.

Filmography
Year Film Type Credited as
Director Producer Writer
2003 Killing Pedro Rivera Short Film Yes Yes Yes
2006 Love/Death/Cobain Short Film Yes Yes Yes
2007 My Biodegradable Heart Short Film No Yes No
2009 Peter and Vandy Feature Film No Yes No
2009 Homecoming Feature Film No Yes No
2009 My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done? Feature Film No Yes No
2009 Repo Chick Feature Film No Yes No
2010 Happythankyoumoreplease Feature Film No Yes No
2011 Detachment Feature Film No Yes No
2012 Hello I Must Be Going Feature Film No Yes No
2014 Infinitely Polar Bear Feature Film No Yes No
2015 The Runner Feature Film Yes No Yes
2021 The God Committee Feature Film Yes Yes Yes
2023 Coup! Feature Film Yes No Yes

References
  1. Travers, Ben (May 16, 2014). "Nicolas Cage Returns to New Orleans in Austin Stark's Directorial Debut 'The Runner'". IndieWire. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  2. Canfield, David (June 16, 2015). "Watch: Nicolas Cage Fights Big Oil in Star-Studded 'The Runner' Trailer". IndieWire. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  3. Grobar, Matt; Hipes, Patrick (May 13, 2021). "'The God Committee' Starring Kelsey Grammer Lands U.S. Deal With Vertical Ahead Of Tribeca Premiere". Deadline. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  4. Lodge, Guy (September 16, 2023). "'Coup!' Review: Jaunty Class-War Comedy Pits Peter Sarsgaard Against Billy Magnussen". Variety. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
  5. https://www.giornatedegliautori.com/en/program/coup-eng/
  6. Davis, Erik. "Sundance Review: Peter and Vandy". Moviefone. Archived from the original on July 23, 2015. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
  7. "Peter and Vandy". IMDb. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
  8. "My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done?". IMDb. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
  9. Weintraub, Steve "Frosty" (January 31, 2010). "Sundance Announces 2010 Award Winners: ANIMAL KINGDOM, THE RED CHAPEL, RESTREPO, and WINTER'S BONE Earn Grand Jury Prizes". Collider.
  10. Holden, Stephen (March 15, 2012). "Substitute Teacher, Just Trying to Do Good by His Pupils - 'Detachment,' Starring Adrien Brody, Directed by Tony Kaye". The New York Times.
  11. "2012 Todd Louiso: "Hello I Must Be Going"". Sundance Film Festival. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
  12. "Our Team - Austin Stark". Paper Street Films. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
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