Aaron Woodley
Aaron Woodley | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1971 (age 52–53) |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Mother | Denise Cronenberg |
| Relatives | David Cronenberg(uncle) Brandon Cronenberg(cousin) Caitlin Cronenberg(cousin) |
Aaron Woodley(born 1971)[1]is a Canadian film director and screenwriter.
Early life
[edit]Woodley was born inToronto,Ontario,the son of costume designerDenise Cronenbergand nephew of filmmakerDavid Cronenberg.[2]He studied animations atArt Gallery of Ontarioand later graduate atYork University.[3]
Career
[edit]Woodley's 1998 short filmThe Wagerwon Short Film Award atAustin Film Festival.In 2003, he directedRhinoceros Eyesin whichMichael Pittstarred.[2]A year later, he directedLee Daniels-produced filmTennesseewhich starred singer and actressMariah Carey.[4]
In 2015,Varietyannounced that Woodley would direct the animated filmSparkfeaturing the voices ofJessica BielandSusan Sarandon.[5]
In 2019, Woodley was appointed as the director of network brands ofKnowledge Network.[6]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The Wager | Also writer and producer |
| 2003 | Rhinoceros Eyes | Writer and director; also acted in the role of "Betty Bumcakes" |
| 2008 | Tennessee | |
| Toronto Stories | Segment: "Shoelaces"[7] | |
| 2010 | Glenn Martin, DDS | TV series (5 episodes) |
| 2011 | The Entitled | |
| 2012 | Curious and Unusual Deaths | TV series (13 episodes) |
| 2016 | Spark | Also writer, editor, and voice of Floyd |
| 2019 | Arctic Dogs | Also writer and voice of Puffins |
References
[edit]- ^"Aaron Woodley".Northern Stars. Archived fromthe originalon 12 March 2014.Retrieved24 August2013.
- ^abHolden, Stephen (24 April 2004)."Rhinoceros Eyes (2003)".The New York Times.Retrieved24 August2013.
- ^"Aaron Woodley Biography".Aaron Woodley Official Website. Archived fromthe originalon 1 February 2015.Retrieved27 March2015.
- ^Grierson, Tim (3 June 2009)."Tennessee Tunes in to its Beaten-Down Character".The Village Voice.Retrieved24 August2013.
- ^Dave McNary (January 29, 2015)."Hilary Swank, Susan Sarandon Join Animated 'Spark'".Variety.RetrievedMarch 26,2015.
- ^"Aaron Woodley joins Knowledge Network as director, network brands".Realscreen.February 14, 2019.
- ^Erin Oke (December 11, 2008)."Toronto Stories: Sook-Yin Lee, Sudz Sutherland, David Weaver, Aaron Woodley".Exclaim!.Retrieved27 March2015.
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