Noam Murro
Noam Murro | |
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נועם מורו | |
Noam Murro at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con | |
Born | (1961-08-16) August 16, 1961 (age 62) Jerusalem, Israel |
Nationality | Israeli |
Alma mater | Bezalel Academy of Art and Design |
Occupation(s) | Film director, film producer |
Years active | 2005–present |
Noam Murro (Hebrew: נועם מורו; born (1961-08-16)August 16, 1961) is an Israeli film director and film producer. He is best known for directing the films Smart People, 300: Rise of an Empire, and the BBC miniseries Watership Down.
Early and personal life
Murro was born and raised in Jerusalem, Israel,[1][2] to a family of Jewish background.[3]
In the early 1990s, after completing his studies in design and architecture at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem, Murro left Israel for New York.[1] Although he never received a formal education in film, Murro decided his dream was to become a filmmaker.[1] "As a boy I worked for Lia van Leer at the Jerusalem Cinematheque. I got my film education there, watching films. I worked as an usher, I replaced reels, I cleaned the theater, whatever needed doing, and I got to see two movies a day. I did this for two years, without pay, just so I could see movies."[1]
He resides in Los Angeles with his wife and children.[1]
Career
After studying architecture and establishing himself over the years as an advertising director, he was nominated six times for the DGA Awards, winning the award in 2005.[4] Along with Shawn Lacy Tessaro, he founded the production company Biscuit Films, which has produced many successful advertising campaigns.[5] In 2004, he was originally set to direct The Ring Two but left the film due to "creative differences".[6] In 2012, he directed advertising campaigns for well-known brands such as Adidas, Nike, eBay, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Toshiba, Stella Artois and many others.[5] In 2008, Murro made his directorial debut with Smart People, a comedy presented at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.[7] In 2011, he was chosen to direct A Good Day to Die Hard but left production in August 2011, to direct the 300 sequel, 300: Rise of an Empire. John Moore was subsequently drafted in to replace him.[8][9]
Films
Year | Project | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Smart People | Director | Feature Film |
2014 | 300: Rise of an Empire | Director | Feature Film |
2018 | Watership Down | Director Executive Producer | TV miniseries |
References
- ^ a b c d e "A smart move". Haaretz.
- ^ Kamin, Debra. "300: Rise of an Israeli director". www.timesofisrael.com.
- ^ Roberta Bernstein (23 March 2001). "Special Report: Directors Noam Murro". shootonline.com.
- ^ "Nothing is Impossible - Nothing is Impossible". Archived from the original on 2013-08-08. Retrieved 2014-08-30.
- ^ a b "Commercial Director Spotlight: Noam Murro - /Film". slashfilm.com. 14 February 2011. Retrieved 2014-08-30.
- ^ "Parting Ways: Director Leaves 'Ring 2' -". bloody-disgusting.com. Retrieved 2014-08-30.
- ^ "Sundance Movie Review: Smart People - /Film". slashfilm.com. 21 January 2008. Retrieved 2014-08-30.
- ^ "Noam Murro To Direct 'Die Hard 5' | Deadline". deadline.com. 12 February 2011. Retrieved 2014-08-30.
- ^ "REELZ: Movie News". reelz.com. Archived from the original on 2014-02-03. Retrieved 2014-08-30.
External links
- Noam Murro at IMDb
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