Greg Kwedar
Greg Kwedar | |
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 Kwedar in 2025 | |
| Born | c. 1984 or 1985 (age 40–41) Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Texas A&M |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
Greg Kwedar (/ˈkwiːdɑːr/)[1] is an American film director and screenwriter.[2][3]
He directed the 2023 film Sing Sing, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay alongside Clint Bentley, Clarence Maclin, and John "Divine G" Whitfield.[4][5][6][7][8]
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Transpecos | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2021 | Jockey | No | Yes | Yes |
| 2023 | Sing Sing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2025 | Train Dreams | No | Yes | No |
| 2026 | Saturn Return[9] | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Documentary producer
- Rising from Ashes (2012)
- Running with Beto (2019)
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Awards | March 2, 2025 | Best Adapted Screenplay | Sing Sing | Nominated |
| March 15, 2026 | Train Dreams | Pending | ||
| BAFTA Awards | February 16, 2025 | Best Adapted Screenplay | Sing Sing | Nominated |
| Critics' Choice Movie Awards | January 12, 2025 | Best Adapted Screenplay | Nominated | |
| January 4, 2026 | Train Dreams | Nominated | ||
| Film Independent Spirit Awards | March 6, 2022 | John Cassavetes Award | Jockey | Nominated |
| February 22, 2025 | Best Feature | Sing Sing | Nominated | |
| Gotham Awards | December 1, 2025 | Best Adapted Screenplay | Train Dreams | Nominated |
| Satellite Awards | January 26, 2025 | Best Director | Sing Sing | Nominated |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Nominated | |||
| March 8, 2026 | Train Dreams | Pending |
References
- ^ "Colman Domingo & Director Greg Kwedar Break Down a Scene From 'Sing Sing'". Vanity Fair. August 1, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ Gyarkye, Lovia (September 14, 2023). "'Sing Sing' Review: Colman Domingo Shines in a Subtle Portrait of a Prison Arts Program". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ Bradbury, Stephanie (November 21, 2024). "The Making Of Prison Drama 'Sing Sing': How Colman Domingo, Non-Professional Actors & Equal Pay For Cast & Crew Made For A Surprise Hit". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ "The 97th Academy Awards (2025) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr.; Hipes, Patrick (January 23, 2025). "Oscar Nominations: 'Emilia Pérez' Leads With 13; 'The Brutalist' And 'Wicked' Score 10 Apiece In Wide-Open Race". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ Lewis, Hilary; Nordyke, Kimberly (January 23, 2025). "Oscars: Full List of Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ Lang, Brent; Moreay, Jordan (January 23, 2025). "Oscar Nominations 2025: 'Emilia Pérez' Leads With 13 Nods, 'Wicked' and 'The Brutalist' Follow With 10". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ Garcia, Brayden (January 24, 2025). "Fort Worth natives Greg Kwedar and Abraham Alexander land Oscar nominations for 'Sing Sing'". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ Charles Melton, Rachel Brosnahan And Will Poulter To Star In ‘Saturn Return’ From Netflix and Greg Kwedar
External links
- Greg Kwedar at IMDb