David Lowery
Directing
Biography
David Lowery (born December 26, 1980) is an American filmmaker, known for directing independent films such as Ain't Them Bodies Saints, A Ghost Story, The Old Man & the Gun, and The Green Knight, as well as mainstream studio productions such as Pete's Dragon and Peter Pan & Wendy.
Born: December 26, 1980
Place of Birth: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Known For
A Ghost Story
Recently deceased, a white-sheeted ghost returns to his suburban home to console his bereft wife, only to find that in his spectral state he has become unstuck in time, forced to watch passively as the life he knew and the woman he loves slowly slip away.
An Almost Christmas Story
A young owl meets a lost little girl in New York City. Together, they try to get home for Christmas.
Lynch/Oz
Victor Fleming’s 1939 film The Wizard of Oz is one of David Lynch’s most enduring obsessions. This documentary goes over the rainbow to explore this Technicolor through-line in Lynch’s work.
Queer
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.
LOL
The relationships of three men are examined through their use of technology.
Some Analog Lines
Some Analog Lines is a playfully philosophical, surprisingly personal essay film that examines the dichotomy between digital technology and the artistic process of filmmaking. It is about animation, computers, clay, celluloid; a paper mask; a wooden shelf. More importantly, it is about what we respond to when we watch a film, and why.
Alexander the Last
An ensemble drama about a married actress, her sister and their myriad sexual and creative temptations.
Messy
Brutally self-aware, promiscuous love addict Stella Fox moves to New York after a devastating break-up and pursues disappointing romantic dalliances over the course of a summer.
Looking For Love
"Looking For Love" by David Lowery was shot in a fit of inspiration over the course of two hours on Valentine's Day in 2003. It took another two hours to clean up afterwards.
The Green Knight Documentary
An hour-long journey behind the scenes of The Green Knight set in Ireland: Come for a look at Dev Patel feeding flowers to a horse, stay for the epic scenery and insight into the filmmaking process.
Filmography
as Uptight Party Goer (uncredited)
as Jim Cochran
as Additional Voice (voice)
as Host (Chapter 6: 'Dig') (voice)
as Self
as Neighbor's Ghost (uncredited)
as Stagehand
as Self
as Noisehead