Jason Reitman
Jason Reitman
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Jason Stuart Reitman is a Canadian-American film director, screenwriter, and producer.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: October 19, 1977 (age 45)
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: Canadian-American
Professions:
Film Director
Screenwriter
ProducerEarly Life and Background
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Jason Reitman was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, to a family of Jewish descent. His father, Ivan Reitman, is also a film director, best known for directing _Ghostbusters_ (1984) and _Kindergarten Cop_ (1990). Jason's mother, Geneviève Robert, is a French-Canadian writer. Growing up in a household surrounded by the film industry likely influenced his early interest in storytelling.
Reitman developed a passion for filmmaking at a young age and began making short films as a teenager. He attended the University of Southern California (USC), where he studied film production and graduated with honors.
Major Accomplishments
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Jason Reitman's breakthrough film was _Thank You for Smoking_ (2005), a satirical comedy that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and received critical acclaim. The film earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
His subsequent films, including _Juno_ (2007) and _Up in the Air_ (2009), solidified his reputation as a talented and versatile director. _Up in the Air_, starring George Clooney, received six Academy Award nominations and won one for Best Supporting Actress (Vera Farmiga).
Reitman's more recent films include _Young Adult_ (2011), _Labor Day_ (2013), _Men, Women & Children_ (2014), and _Tully_ (2018). His filmography showcases his ability to balance humor and drama, as well as his willingness to tackle complex themes.
Notable Works or Actions
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Director: _Thank You for Smoking_ (2005), _Juno_ (2007), _Up in the Air_ (2009), _Young Adult_ (2011), _Labor Day_ (2013), _Men, Women & Children_ (2014), and _Tully_ (2018)
Screenwriter: _Thank You for Smoking_ (2005), _Juno_ (2007), _Up in the Air_ (2009)
Producer: Several of his films have been produced through his production company, Right of Way Films
Impact and Legacy
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Jason Reitman's contributions to independent cinema have been widely recognized. He has been praised for his nuanced portrayals of complex characters and his willingness to tackle difficult themes.
His influence can be seen in the work of other filmmakers who have followed in his footsteps, including those working in the drama and comedy genres.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Jason Reitman's quotes often focus on the creative process, character development, and the importance of storytelling. His insights into filmmaking provide valuable lessons for aspiring directors and writers.
As a respected figure in the film industry, his opinions carry weight, making him widely quoted and remembered among professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Quotes by Jason Reitman
Jason Reitman's insights on:
When I look at 'Napoleon Dynamite's style I'm reminded of how I spoke when I was an eight-year-old boy. It was just like capturing the essence of, 'Duh!' It was just like the stuff that I would say when I was like eight, nine, ten years old.
When it comes to casting, I’ve been so lucky. I’ve worked with unbelievable actors who make me look better than I am and take the written word and make it honest.
With each one of my films, I’m exploring one of my own issues and I try to expose myself a little in the film.
I grew up on movie sets, I’m comfortable on sets. A movie set is like a circus. I don’t understand why moviemaking has to be such an insane environment.
What I do feel is that ‘Up in the Air’ is the most indicative film of 2009. It is the portrait of 2009.
I’ve been very, very lucky in my career, in my life – from day one. When aspiring directors say, ‘What’s your advice?’ first I say, ‘Be born the son of a famous director. It’s invaluable.’
And over the course of the last six years, as I’ve directed more features and commercials, I’ve become better at articulating exactly how I want the audience to feel.
I used to have a group called Bad-Movie Saturday. Every Saturday, six of us would go see the worst movie that came out each weekend. It’d be noon in Burbank. It was just a running commentary. All executives – we would each talk through the movie and make jokes.
I’m really specific in the way that I shoot. I’ve always had a very good sense of what I need in the editing room.
I’m not going to have a perfect career. It’s better to be Billy Wilder and make lots of movies and have five or six great ones than to make so few movies that when you make a bad one it crushes you.