J. C. Chandor
Jeffrey C. Chandor (* November 24, 1973 in Morristown, New Jersey) is an American screenwriter and film director, who became known with the economic thriller Margin Call.
From Chandor, there are currently only a few biographical details. According to press releases to margin call he grew up in New York City and London. He studied film at the College of Wooster in Ohio, and film production at New York University. Chandor has made a short film, several TV documentaries and commercials, as well as a six-part concert film series. His feature film debut The Great Crash - Margin Call was nominated at the International Film Festival in Berlin in 2011 for the Golden Bear. Currently Chandor preparing two more feature films for Warner Bros..
J. C. Chandor is married to the New York painter Mary Cameron Goodyear since 2004.
Filmography
- 2004: Despacito (Short Film )
- 2011: The Great Crash - Margin Call ( Margin Call )
Awards
- 2011: New York Film Critics Circle Award for The Great Crash - Margin Call ( Category: Best first book )
- 2011: National Board of Review Award for The Great Crash - Margin Call ( Best directorial debut )
Nominations
- 2012: Oscar for Nomierung The Great Crash - Margin Call for Best Original Screenplay