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 Scheinert (left) and Kwan promoting Swiss Army Man in 2016 | |
| Born | Daniel Kwan February 10, 1988 Westborough, Massachusetts, U.S. Daniel Scheinert June 7, 1987 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Emerson College |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
Daniel Kwan[1] (Chinese: 關家永; pinyin: Guān jiāyǒng; Jyutping: gwaan1 gaa1wing5)[2] and Daniel Scheinert, known collectively as the Daniels, are American film directors and screenwriters. They began their career as directors of music videos,[3] including the popular DJ Snake & Lil Jon music video for the single "Turn Down for What" (2013).
They have since ventured into film, having written and directed the surreal comedy-drama Swiss Army Man (2016) and the science-fiction film Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022). The latter became A24's highest-grossing film of all time,[4] and the Daniels were nominated for Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.
Careers
Kwan and Scheinert met while they were both studying film at Emerson College in Boston.[5] They went to college with Sunita Mani, who starred with Kwan in the music video for "Turn Down for What",[6] which they directed.[7]
Since 2011, the duo have directed music videos for artists including Foster the People, The Shins and Tenacious D. In 2018, Kwan co-founded the group We Direct Music Videos (W.D.M.V.), described as "a global community of music video directors who are committed to sustainable directorial labor practices".[8]
In 2016, the duo expanded to feature films, writing and directing Swiss Army Man, starring Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe,[9] which received positive reviews,[10] as well as the duo winning the Directing Award at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.[11]
Daniels have since accumulated several television directing credits, including Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, Legion (Kwan only) and On Becoming a God in Central Florida (Scheinert only). Daniels were attached as directors on a prospective TV adaption of Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut, being developed by Noah Hawley, but the project was not picked up.[12]
The duo announced in 2017 they would write, direct and produce a sci-fi film, with their producing partner Jonathan Wang and the Russo brothers.[13][14] Everything Everywhere All at Once, starring Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, James Hong and Jamie Lee Curtis, was released in March 2022 to widespread critical acclaim.[15]
As of 2022, Daniels have signed a first look TV deal with A24.[16] The same year, they also signed a five-year film deal with Universal Pictures.[17]
Daniels were on the Time 100 Next list in 2022.[18]
Personal lives
Kwan was born in Westborough, Massachusetts. He is married to fellow filmmaker and animator Kirsten Lepore.[19][20]
Scheinert was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of Becky and Ken Scheinert.[21][22] He attended Oak Mountain Elementary and Middle School, and was a student in the International Baccalaureate program at Shades Valley High School.[21]
Filmography
Short films
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Swingers | [6] | ||
| 2010 | Puppets | [6] | ||
| 2011 | My Best Friend's Wedding/ My Best Friend's Sweating |
Yes | Yes | |
| 2014 | Possibilia | Yes | Yes | |
| 2014 | Interesting Ball | Yes | Yes |
Scheinert only
| Year | Title | Director | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | I'm Nostalgic | Yes | No |
| 2008 | Trust | Yes | Yes |
Feature films
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Swiss Army Man | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2022 | Everything Everywhere All at Once | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Scheinert only
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Death of Dick Long | Yes | Yes | Also portrayed Dick Long; Also performed "It's Been A While" |
Television
| Year | Title | Episode |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NTSF:SD:SUV:: | "Comic Con Air" |
| "Wreck the Malls" | ||
| Childrens Hospital | "Coming and Going" | |
| Infomercials (TV specials) | "Broomshakalaka!" | |
| 2020 | Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens | "Grandma & Chill" |
Kwan only
| Year | Title | Episode |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Legion | "Chapter 23" |
Scheinert only
| Year | Title | Episode |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | On Becoming a God in Central Florida | "Many Masters" |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Simple Math" | Manchester Orchestra | |
| "Houdini" | Foster the People | [6] | |
| "Don't Stop (Color on the Walls)" | [6] | ||
| 2012 | "My Machines" | Battles | |
| "Simple Song" | The Shins | [6] | |
| "Rize of the Fenix" | Tenacious D | [6] | |
| 2013 | "Cry Like a Ghost" | Passion Pit | |
| "Turn Down for What" | DJ Snake and Lil Jon | [6] | |
| 2014 | "Tongues" | Joywave | |
| 2017 | "The Sunshine" | Manchester Orchestra | |
| "The Alien"[23] |
Accolades
References
- ^ Jourdan Aldredge (September 24, 2018). "Insights into the State of the Music Video Production Industry". PremiumBeat.
- ^ "救你命3000". 2016年辛丹斯電影節：香港. Archived from the original on August 23, 2016.
- ^ "danieldaniel.us". Retrieved May 18, 2017.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 30, 2022). "'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Crosses $70M U.S., $103M Worldwide, Adding To Totals Of A24's Highest-Grossing Movie Ever – Update". Deadline. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ "How two Emerson grads made the weirdest movie of 2016". www.boston.com. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
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- ^ "WDMV advocates for the fair treatment of music video directors". shots. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ^ Fleming, Mike (June 29, 2015). "Paul Dano, Daniel Radcliffe & Mary Elizabeth Winstead Join 'Swiss Army Man'". Deadline. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
- ^ Swiss Army Man, retrieved December 6, 2022
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- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (July 25, 2017). "Fox Sets Russo Brothers in Co-Finance & WW Distribution Deal for New Movie Projects". Deadline. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (March 22, 2017). "Joe & Anthony Russo Set Next Pic By 'Swiss Army Man' Daniels Duo". Deadline. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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- ^ Rubin, Rebecca (August 2, 2022). "'Everything Everywhere All at Once' Directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert Sign Exclusive Five-Year Pact With Universal". Variety. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "2022 TIME100 Next: Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan". Time. Retrieved December 7, 2022.
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- ^ @dunkwun (August 22, 2016). "This is Kir and I the day after our wedding. I'm not ready to post an actual picture of the wedding because I don't think I'll be able to come up with a caption that will do it justice. I will probably never have the words to describe the insanely transcendent rocket ship made of clouds we found ourselves on the day we got married, but it was one of those rare times where life exceeds all expectations and gives you a wholly new experience. I generally avoid hyperbole, unless it's a joke, but this really was one of the best weekends of my life. Photo cred: @chelseanicolelepore #kwanlepore" – via Instagram.
- ^ a b "One of the Daniels on his Alabama roots, fitting his state into 'Everything Everywhere'". al. April 14, 2022. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
- ^ Colurso, Mary (December 12, 2022). "Alabama filmmaker nominated for 2 Golden Globes, competing against Spielberg and Cameron". al.
- ^ "First Watch: Manchester Orchestra 'The Alien'". NPR. June 22, 2017. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
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