Andrew Bujalski

Andrew Bujalski (* 1977 in Boston ) is an American independent film director.

Career

Bujalski made his debut as a writer and director in 2002 with "Funny Ha Ha", followed in 2005 by "Mutual Appreciation" - with both films he became a central representative of a young, independent do-it-yourself US film scene, according to the tone and importance of the dialogues often called "Mumblecore". Bujalski, who graduated from Harvard's Department of Visual and Environmental Studies , worked as a substitute teacher, bookseller and writer on studio projects. "Beeswax" is his third feature film.

style

Bujalski's feature films were shot by Austrian cameraman Matthias Grunsky . The first three of his films in particular are stylistically characterized by the use of handheld cameras and the cast of amateur actors and are assigned to the Mumblecore genre.

Filmography

• 2002: Funny Ha Ha
• 2005: Mutual Appreciation
• 2009: Beeswax
• 2013: Computer Chess
• 2015: Results
• 2017: Support the Girls
• 2019: Susi und Tramp (Lady and the Tramp)

Awards

• 2004: Funny Ha Ha: Best Feature Film - Black Point Film Festival
• 2004: Funny Ha Ha: Someone to Watch Award - Independent Spirit Awards
• 2005: Mutual Appreciation: Best Director - Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival
• 2005: Mutual Appreciation: Best Screenplay - Newport International Film Festival
• 2013: Computer Chess: Alfred Sloan Feature Film Price - Sundance Film Festival
• 2014: Computer Chess: Nomination John Cassavetes Award - Film Independent Spirit Awards

Web links

• Andrew Bujalski in the Internet Movie Database (English)
• http://derstandard.at/fs/1256743715729/Ich-war-schon-als-Kind-filmverrueckt