Daniel Scheinert

Daniel Scheinert

37 · Born: Jun 7, 1987

Personal Details

BornJun 7, 1987 Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Biography

Daniel Scheinert, a visionary filmmaker, is renowned for being half of the celebrated duo DANIELS, alongside his imaginative counterpart Daniel Kwan. Throughout their fruitful collaborative career, they have garnered widespread admiration for their work on a plethora of award-winning music videos and commercials.

One of their most distinguished accomplishments is the MTV VMA-winning video for the chart-topping single "Turn Down For What" by DJ Snake and Lil' Jon, a testament to their pioneering storytelling and visually striking style.

Not only have Scheinert and Kwan demonstrated their remarkable ability to craft captivating music videos, but they have also expanded their creative horizons by venturing into the realm of feature film direction, thus showcasing their impressive versatility and artistic range.

Their 2016 dark comedy-drama film, Swiss Army Man, garnered widespread critical acclaim for its innovative narrative and memorable performances, solidifying their reputation as innovative storytellers.

Drawing upon the success of Swiss Army Man, the duo went on to create the absurdist science-fiction film Everything Everywhere All At Once, a cinematic masterpiece that has received widespread recognition and accolades, including the esteemed Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay.

Career

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2022
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2019
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2009
Swingers
Swingers as Vince Vaughn
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2022
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2020
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2019
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2016
Swiss Army Man
Swiss Army Man as Director, Writer
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2010
Fast
Fast as Director
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Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays as Director, Writer
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2009
Swingers
Swingers as Director, Writer
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Tides of the Heart
Tides of the Heart as Director, Writer
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2007
I'm Nostalgic
I'm Nostalgic as Director
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Trust
Trust as Director, Writer, Story