Ariel Schulman

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

1.0005

Gender

Male

Birthday

01-Oct-1981

Age

(45 years old)

Place of Birth

New York, New York, USA

Also Known As
  • M. Ariel Schulman
  • Ariel 'Rel' Schulman
  • Rel Schulman

Ariel 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.


Credits

Jerry Ruis, Shall We Do This? Jerry Ruis, Shall We Do This? (2007) Character: Jerry Ruis
A lawyer and his secretary deal with their multiple clients.
Family Tree Family Tree (2009) Character: N/A
Siblings Tim and Lena squabble after he detects her disinterest in his long-term family genealogy project.
There's Nothing You Can Do There's Nothing You Can Do (2008) Character: N/A
The Safdie brothers repurpose reality television’s vocabulary of confrontation and cramped cinematography for a miniature study of urban maladies.
If You See Something, Say Something If You See Something, Say Something (2006) Character: Commuter
An early short film by Josh Safdie, co-written with Benny Safdie and featuring frequent collaborators including Sam Lisenco and Ariel Schulman. Running just over three minutes, it premiered at the 2006 New York Underground Film Festival.
Catfish: Meeting the Girl in the Pictures Catfish: Meeting the Girl in the Pictures (2011) Character: Self
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.
The Adventures of Slater's Friend The Adventures of Slater's Friend (2005) Character: Slater
A film crew trails Philbert Powell through his morning, from the supermarket to his job at a video store. Along the way, he crosses paths with several individuals all named “Slater.” His interactions with them raise the central question: who, among those Slaters, is his friend? The narrative unfolds across a single morning, blending encounters and identity as Philbert’s journey reveals the shifting dynamics of connection.
Catfish Catfish (2010) Character: Self
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.
The Pleasure of Being Robbed The Pleasure of Being Robbed (2008) Character: Boyfriend
A curious and lost Eleonore looks for something everywhere, even in the bags of strangers who find themselves sadly smiling only well after she's left their lives. They owe her their thanks.
Queer Queer (2024) Character: Tom Weston
In 1950s Mexico City, William Lee, an American ex-pat in his late forties, leads a solitary life amidst a small American community. However, the arrival in town of Eugene Allerton, a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity (2021) Character: Self
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.



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