Parker Finn
Born (1987-03-18) March 18, 1987
Bath, Ohio, U.S.
Alma mater
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
  • producer
Years active2018–present

Parker J. Finn (born March 18, 1987) is an American film director and screenwriter. He wrote and directed the horror film Smile (2022), which in turn was based on his own short film Laura Hasn't Slept (2018).

Early life and education

Finn was born and raised in Bath, Ohio, near Akron.[1][2]

He attended the University of Colorado in Boulder, then attended the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University, where he received his MFA in Screenwriting in 2011.[3][4]

Career

Finn's 2018 short film The Hidebehind screened at Panic Fest and the Portland Horror Film Festival in 2019.[5][6] Finn filmed Laura Hasn't Slept at Chapman University Dodge College of Film and Media Art's Stage B. The short won the Special Jury Award at SXSW 2020.[4] Finn's first feature film, Smile, was based on his short film Laura Hasn't Slept.[7] Smile became 2022's top grossing original horror film.[8] In 2023, Finn entered a multi-year first-look deal with Paramount Pictures to write, produce, and direct additional feature films.[8]

In 2023, Finn founded the film and television production company Bad Feeling.[9] He will return to write and direct the upcoming untitled sequel to Smile, which is set to be released in 2024.

Filmography

Feature films

Year Title Director Writer Producer
2022 Smile Yes Yes No
2024 Untitled Smile sequel Yes Yes TBA

Short films

Year Title Director Writer Producer
2018 The Hidebehind Yes Yes No
2020 Laura Hasn't Slept Yes Yes Yes

References

  1. ↑ Thomas, George. "Filmmaker Parker Finn, a Bath native, hopes to scare people with his 'Smile'". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  2. ↑ Benson, John (September 29, 2022). "Bath native and horror filmmaker Parker Finn discusses feature debut, 'Smile'". Cleveland.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2022. Retrieved October 20, 2022. Parker Finn grew up in Bath loving the horror film genre.
  3. ↑ Arp, Dennis (November 29, 2022). "As His Debut Feature Surpasses $200 Million, Parker Finn (MFA '11) Has Lots of Reasons to 'Smile'". Chapman University. Chapman University Newsroom. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
  4. 1 2 Betz, Izzy (September 30, 2022). "Smile: Parker Finn Finding His "True North"". Chapman University. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  5. ↑ Casady, Megan (January 30, 2019). "Panic Fest Short Film Review: THE HIDEBEHIND (2018)". Nightmarish Conjurings. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  6. ↑ Hawkins, Andrew (June 11, 2019). "Interview: Parker Finn on 'The Hidebehind'". Trouble City. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  7. ↑ Navarro, Meagan (September 30, 2022). "'Smile' Writer/Director Parker Finn on the Film's Practical Effects and Horror Influences". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  8. 1 2 Lang, Brent (March 15, 2023). "Paramount Signs First-Look Deal With 'Smile' Writer and Director Parker Finn". Variety. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  9. ↑ Kit, Borys (October 4, 2023). "'Smile' Filmmaker Parker Finn Launches Genre Production Banner Bad Feeling (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
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