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David Fincher
Biography:
 David Fincher was born on May 10th, 1962 in Denver,Colorado, but was raised in California near San Francisco. At an early age he showed an interest in film and shot home movies with his family’s camera. At the age of eighteen his skills earned himself a job at George Lucas’ Industrial Light and Magic, where he collected various credits on films like Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Return of the Jedi, and The Never Ending Story. After four years he decided to venture out and establish a career as a director.
In 1987 Fincher co-founded Propaganda Films; a commercial and music video production company that has helped launch the careers of filmmakers like Michael Bay, Antoine Fuqua, Dominic Sena, Simon West, Spike Jonze and Mark Pellington. Propaganda has since opened up a feature film production wing as well. Fincher found a great deal of success directing commercials for Nike, Coca-Cola, AT&T, and Pepsi, and music videos for superstars like Madonna, Paula Abdul, Michael Jackson, and George Michael. In 1992 Fincher was given the opportunity to direct the third film in the Alien franchise, Alien3. The film’s production was troubled, and a failure at the box office, but he would redeem himself with the critical and financial successes of Se7en. He has since directed such visually stunning films as Fight Club, The Game, and Panic Room.
Films:
The Beat of the Live Drum (1985)
Alien3 (1992)
Se7en (1995)
The Game (1997)
Fight Club (1999)
Panic Room (2002)
Upcoming Projects:
Lords of Dogtown (2004) (executive producer)
Other Film Credits:
Twice Upon a Time (1983) (special photographic effects)
Return of the Jedi (1983) (assistant cameraman: miniature and optical effects unit)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) (matte photography)
The NeverEnding Story (1984) (matte photography assistant)
Short Films:
The Hire: Ambush (2001) (executive producer)
The Hire: Chosen (2001) (executive producer)
The Hire: The Follow (2001) (executive producer)
The Hire: Star (2001) (executive producer)
The Hire: Powder Keg (2001) (executive producer)
Music Video Projects:
“The Way That You Love Me” by Paula Abdul
“Straight Up” by Paula Abdul
“Forever Your Girl” by Paula Abdul
“Cold Hearted” by Paula Abdul
“Janie’s Got a Gun” by Aerosmith
“The End of the Innocence” by Don Henley
“Rock the Cradle of Love” by Billy Idol
“LA Woman” by Billy Idol
“Who Is It” by Michael Jackson
“Shattered Dreams” by Johnny Hates Jazz
“Heart of Gold” by Johnny Hates Jazz
“Storybook Story” by Mark Knopfler
“Express Yourself” by Madonna
“Oh Father” by Madonna
“Bad Girl” by Madonna
“Vogue” by Madonna
“Freedom ‘90” by George Michael
“Judith” by A Perfect Circle
“Love is Strong” by The Rolling Stones
“Englishman In New York” by Sting
“6th Avenue Heartache” by The Wallflowers
“Real Love” by Jody Watley
“Roll With It” by Steve Winwood
Television Projects:
none
Non Film Projects:
none
Production and Other Companies:
Propaganda Films
Film Award Ratios (wins/nominations):
Academy Awards – 0/3 (0.0%)
Golden Globes – 0/0 (0.0%)
Sundance Film Festival – 0/0 (0.0%)
Cannes Film Festival – 0/0 (0.0%)
Writers Guild of America – 0/0 (0.0%)
Directors Guild of America – 0/0 (0.0%)
AFI Top One Hundred Films of All Time – 0
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