Michael Gilio is an American writer, director, and actor. He is known for the independent film Kwik Stop (2001), Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023), and Dark Harvest (2023).
Life and career
editGilio was born in Illinois where he wrote and directed his first feature film, Kwik Stop. The film debuted at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival in 2001. Gilio was subsequently nominated for an Independent Spirit Award as "Someone to Watch" for Kwik Stop and won "Best Director" at the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema. His original screenplay Big Hole was listed as one of the top five scripts on The Black List in 2008 [1] and his script Keep Coming Back was listed again in 2010.[2] As a screenwriter, Gilio has been attached to various studio projects with established directors; Guillermo del Toro and Doug Liman with Justice League Dark[3]; Phil Lord & Christopher Miller with Carter Beats the Devil;[4] Gore Verbinski, Chris Milk and David Fincher with Gilio's original screenplay Bitterroot.[5][6]
In 2021 two projects written by Gilio were put into production: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves for Paramount Pictures, directed by Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley;[7] and Dark Harvest for MGM, directed by David Slade and executive-produced by Gilio.[8]
Filmography
edit- Kwik Stop (2001)
- Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)
- Dark Harvest (2023)
References
edit- ^ Finke, Nikki (2008-12-10). "THE BLACK LIST 2008: Top Screenplays". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ^ Reeves, Carson (2010-12-14). "The Full 2010 Black List With Thoughts!". ScriptShadow. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
- ^ Rougeau, Mike (2016-10-28). "Director Doug Liman Talks Justice League Dark Movie". IGN. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ Kit, Borys (2012-06-03). "'21 Jump Street' Directors in Talks for 'Carter Beats the Devil' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (2011-10-27). "Megan Ellison Seeds Gore Verbinski-Produced 'Bitterroot,' With Video Wiz Chris Milk At Helm". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ Moore, Kasey (2024-09-03). "David Fincher and Michael Gilio Teaming for Netflix Western 'Bitterroot'". What's on Netflix. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (2019-07-30). "Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley in Talks to Direct 'Dungeons & Dragons' Movie". Variety. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (2020-02-21). "'Dark Harvest' Horror Movie With Director David Slade Heads To MGM". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
