Ariel Schulman
Also Known As: M. Ariel Schulman, Ariel 'Rel' Schulman, Rel Schulman
Biography: Ariel Schulman (born October 1, 1981) is an American director, known for working with his creative partner, Henry Joost. Their first feature documentary, Catfish, premiered at the Sundance film festival where it received critical acclaim and went on to a nationwide release in Fall 2010. They next directed Paranormal Activity 3 and 4, as well as the thrillers Nerve and Project Power. Henry and Rel are also Executive Producers on Catfish the TV Show, and have directed dozens of commercials and short films including A Brief History of John Baldessari, narrated by Tom Waits, which has been screened at over 75 film festivals worldwide. Their 2011 Google commercial Dear Sophie was named Time Magazine's Best Commercial of the Year. They have also made a number of short films for Vogue Magazine starring Lena Dunham, Margot Robbie, and Taylor Swift, accumulating over 5 million views. In addition to several projects in development, Henry & Rel wrote and are attached to direct an adaptation of Edward Abbey's novel The Monkey Wrench Gang, to be produced by Ed Pressman and Gary Burden.
Department: Directing
Place of Birth: New York, New York, USA
Adult: No
Birthday: October 01, 1981
Age: 43 years old
Gender: Male
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Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity

Overview: A deep dive into the making of the Paranormal Activity films with first time ever interviews with cast and crew, never-before-seen footage from the movies, and a preview of the seventh installment in the franchise.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-10-29
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Catfish

Overview: Nev, a 24-year-old New York-based photographer, has no idea what he's in for when Abby, an eight-year-old girl from rural Michigan, contacts him on Facebook, seeking permission to paint one of his photographs. When he receives her remarkable painting, Nev begins a friendship and correspondence with Abby's family. But things really get interesting when he develops a cyber-romance with Abby's attractive older sister, Megan, a musician and model. Prompted by some startling revelations about Megan, Nev and his buddies embark on a road trip in search of the truth.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-09-17
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The Pleasure of Being Robbed

Overview: Mumblecore movie about a young woman named Eleonore who wanders New York City committing acts of theft.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-03
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The Adventures of Slater's Friend

Overview: This is a Film about Slater's Friend. A camera crew follows a man by the name of Philbert Powell around on his journey from the supermarket to his job as a video store clerk. Philbert encounters adventures with many people all who happen to be named Slater. The question becomes who is his Friend. The viewer is taken along through the morning of Philbert Powell.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-04-22
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Family Tree

Overview: Siblings Tim and Lena squabble after he detects her disinterest in his long-term family genealogy project.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-10-13
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Catfish: Meeting the Girl in the Pictures

Overview: After they came home from meeting Angela and her family in Michigan, the crew of Catfish cold-called Aimee Gonzales: the face of Megan Faccio--the girl Nev had fallen in love with. Then they flew her to New York to tell her what happened.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-09-06
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There's Nothing You Can Do

Overview: The Safdie brothers repurpose reality television’s vocabulary of confrontation and cramped cinematography for a miniature study of urban maladies.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-08-05
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Queer

Overview: 1950. William Lee, an American expat in Mexico City, spends his days almost entirely alone, except for a few contacts with other members of the small American community. His encounter with Eugene Allerton, an expat former soldier, new to the city, shows him, for the first time, that it might be finally possible to establish an intimate connection with somebody.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-11-27
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Jerry Ruis, Shall We Do This?

Overview: A lawyer and his secretary deal with their multiple clients.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-03-28
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If You See Something, Say Something

Overview: A short film by JoshSafdie.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-03-11
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