Jonás Cuarón
Jonás Cuarón Elizondo (born 1981) is a Mexican film director, screenwriter, producer, editor and cinematographer.[1] He is the son of the Academy Award-winner Alfonso Cuarón by the latter's first wife, Mariana Elizondo. Jonás Cuarón studied film at Vassar College.
Jonás Cuarón | |
|---|---|
 Cuarón in 2016 | |
| Born | 1981 (age 41–42) |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter, producer, editor, cinematographer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse |
Eireann Harper (m. 2007) |
| Parent | Alfonso Cuarón |
| Relatives | Carlos Cuarón (paternal uncle) |
His first feature film, Año uña which he directed, wrote and produced, was released in 2007. It is known in English as Year of the Nail. He co-wrote the highly acclaimed 2013 film Gravity. The film was co-written and directed by his father.[1]
His uncle, Carlos Cuarón, is also a writer and director and his half-brother, Diego Cataño, is an actor. His first film credit is a cameo as a child in the 1991 film Sólo con tu pareja, which was directed by his father.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Editor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Año uña | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Also art director and cinematographer |
| 2013 | Gravity | No | Yes | No | No | |
| 2015 | Desierto | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2023 | Chupa | Yes | No | No | No | |
| TBA | El Muerto | Yes | No | No | No |
Short films
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Editor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Shock Doctrine | Yes | No | executive | Yes | Documentary short; Also cinematographer |
| 2013 | Domingo | No | No | executive | No | |
| 2014 | Aningaaq | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Spin-off of Gravity, included as a bonus on the DVD[2] |
Television
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Executive Producer |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | Hombre | Yes | Yes | Yes | Pilot episode |
Acting credits
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Sólo con Tu Pareja | Kid at Wedding | |
| 1995 | A Little Princess | Jim (the Chimney sweep boy) | Uncredited; Also credited as staff assistant |
References
- "Jonas Cuaron". IMDb.
- JAGERNAUTH, KEVIN. "'Gravity' Companion Short Film 'Aningaaq' By Jonas Cuaron Will Be Released As A DVD Extra". indiewire.com. Archived from the original on 9 October 2013.
External links
- Jonás Cuarón at IMDb