Eric Eason is a highly acclaimed American film director and screenwriter whose illustrious career has been characterized by an impressive array of accolades and recognition.
His inaugural feature film, Manito, made its debut at the prestigious 2002 Sundance Film Festival, where it garnered the esteemed Special Jury Prize and went on to win an astonishing 16 awards on the International Festival Circuit.
Notably, Manito received the coveted Best Film award at the renowned SXSW Film Festival, the prestigious Best Emerging Filmmaker Award at the Tribeca Film Festival, and the esteemed Open Palm award at New York's Gotham Awards.
In 2003, Eason was nominated for the Best First Feature and the Someone to Watch Award at the Independent Spirit Awards, further solidifying his reputation as a talented and innovative filmmaker.
Brendan Fraser, Mos Def, Alice Braga, Scott Glenn, and Matheus Nachtergaele, a talented ensemble cast, starred alongside Eason in his subsequent feature film, Journey to the End of the Night, which premiered at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival.
In 2011, Eason's latest project, A Better Life, was released by Summit Entertainment on June 24th. This film was a collaborative effort, co-written by Eason himself and directed by Chris Weitz.
The narrative of A Better Life revolves around the struggles of an illegal Mexican gardener living in Los Angeles, who is desperately trying to secure a brighter future for his son while avoiding deportation.
This story appears to be a return to Eason's preoccupations with marginalized characters, showcasing his dedication to exploring the complexities and challenges faced by underrepresented groups.
