Stephen Groo

Stephen Groo

Personal Details

Biography

Stephen Groo, a renowned film director, hails from Artesia, California, and embarked on his educational journey at Brigham Young University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts in the year 2000.

With an impressive career spanning 21 years, Stephen has successfully produced over 200 films, solidifying his reputation as a prolific and accomplished director.

One of his most notable projects is the feature film "Unexpected Race," which boasts an all-star cast, including the talented Jack Black and Jon Heder. The film was completed in 2016 and has since received widespread acclaim.

In addition to his feature film work, Stephen has also ventured into the realm of documentary filmmaking, with his documentary, "The Insufferable Groo," being showcased at the prestigious Sheffield Doc/Fest in England in 2018.

Furthermore, "Unexpected Race" received a special screening at the Sydney Underground Film Festival in Australia, also in 2018, further cementing its status as a standout film in the industry.

Stephen's dedication to his craft has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the coveted Best Director award at the Scorpiusfest in 2019.

As Stephen continues to push the boundaries of his creative vision, he is currently seeking distribution for his masterpiece, "Unexpected Race," with the goal of bringing it to a global audience.

In his personal life, Stephen is a devoted husband to Sherry Groo and proud father of four sons.

Career

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2021
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2019
3 Wishes
3 Wishes as Wish Giver
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2018
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{"id":183334,"title":"Rubi","year":"2011","character":"Henry","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rubi","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_183334.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_183334.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Rubi
Rubi as Henry
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2009
150 Miles
150 Miles as Deputy
{"id":183981,"title":"The Artifact","year":"2008","character":"Patrick","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-artifact-2008","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_183981.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_183981.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
The Artifact
The Artifact as Patrick
{"id":184239,"title":"Challenge of Faith","year":"2006","character":"Jason Quinn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/challenge-of-faith","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_184239.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_184239.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Challenge of Faith
Challenge of Faith as Jason Quinn
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2005
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2004
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2003
Unexpected Race
Unexpected Race as Lythorin
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2002
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2001
New Breed
New Breed as Derek
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The YenRi
The YenRi as Russell
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2018
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2021
Time to Duel
Time to Duel as Director, Writer
{"id":211697,"title":"3 Wishes","year":"2019","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/3-wishes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_211697.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_211697.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
3 Wishes
3 Wishes as Director, Writer
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2018
Unexpected Race
Unexpected Race as Director, Writer
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Secrets in the Woods
Secrets in the Woods as Director, Writer
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2011
Rubi
Rubi as Director, Writer
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Street Fighter: Enter Vega
Street Fighter: Enter Vega as Director, Writer
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2009
150 Miles
150 Miles as Director, Writer
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2008
The Artifact
The Artifact as Director
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2006
Challenge of Faith
Challenge of Faith as Director, Writer
{"id":184297,"title":"The Seedling","year":"2005","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-seedling-2005","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_184297.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_184297.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
The Seedling
The Seedling as Director, Writer
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2004
The Campout
The Campout as Director, Writer
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2003
Unexpected Race
Unexpected Race as Director, Writer
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2002
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2001
New Breed
New Breed as Director, Writer
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The YenRi
The YenRi as Director, Writer