Zackary Adler, a talented director and writer, has recently completed his action-packed thriller, The Courier, which co-stars Olga Kurylenko and Gary Oldman. This gripping film tells the story of a black market London motorcycle courier who becomes embroiled in an assassination plot orchestrated by a crime lord.
Adler's work has garnered a devoted cult following in the UK's gritty crime drama scene, thanks to the massive success of his films Rise of the Krays and its sequel, The Fall of the Krays. These films shattered sales records across UK distribution platforms, with Rise of the Krays becoming the highest-selling UK DVD in the last five years.
The director's raw and authentic style within the British gangster film genre has earned him widespread acclaim and a reputation as a master of his craft. His subsequent work, including the third installment and prequel to the Rise of the Foot soldier franchise, has continued to break records and cement his status as a talent to watch.
In 2016, Adler's comedy Casual Encounters was released, starring Taran Killam, Brooklyn Decker, and David Arquette. This irreverent and hilarious film explored the world of online dating, while his thriller American Romance, released later that year, told the chilling story of a series of murders.
Born with a passion for filmmaking, Adler began his career interning and working in production companies from the age of 15. He cites David Fincher, Charlie Chaplin, and Francis Ford Coppola as early influences, and went on to attend Bard College before moving to New York to pursue a career in directing.
After securing a job at Akiva Goldsman's Warner Bros-based production company Weed Road Pictures, Adler wrote and directed his first short film, The Cookie Story, which premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival and won Best Comedic Short Award at Film Fest New Haven.
He continued to hone his craft, writing and directing another short film, Something In Between, which screened at the Sundance Film Festival. His debut feature film, I'm Reed Fish, was picked up by ContentFilm International and released in the US by Red Envelope and Screen Media.
Adler's second feature film, Familiar Strangers, was a bright and laugh-out-loud comedy that explored the complexities of life and family. He has also executive produced the 2018 football thriller Final Score, starring Pierce Brosnan and Dave Bautista.
Throughout his career, Adler has demonstrated a unique ability to craft compelling stories that resonate with audiences around the world. With his latest film, The Courier, set to be released worldwide in 2019, he is sure to continue making waves in the film industry.
