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Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. Born July 26, 1965
Amsterdam, Holland, NetherlandsOccupation Director, producer, writer Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. (born 26 July 1965 in Amsterdam[1]) is a Dutch filmmaker, writer and producer best known for his work on Red Rain, The Thing prequel and Army of the Dead.[2]
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Biography
Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. began directing at an early age with promotional trailers for Toyota, Peugeot, Renault, Stella Artois, Pepsi and Bud Light.[3]
Movie career
In 1996 Van Heijningen made his film directing debut with the Dutch short-film thriller Red Rain.[4] He directed a prequel to John Carpenter's The Thing,[5] which was shot beginning in March 2010 and ending in June 2010.[6] van Heijningen Jr. is also developing "Army of the Dead" with producer Zack Snyder.[7]
Filmography
Year Film Credited as Director Producer Writer Actor Editor Cinematography Role 1983 De Lift No No No No No No Set Decorator 1984 Ciske de Rat No No No No No No Assistant lighting technician 1991 Saudade No No No No No Yes 1992 Voor een verloren soldaat Yes No No No Yes No Assistant editor / director 1994 Dada No Yes No No No No Witness No Yes No No No No En Route No Yes No No No No 1996 Red Rain Yes Yes Yes No No No 2011 The Thing Yes No No No No No 2013 Army of the Dead Yes No No No No No Personal life
He is the son of Dutch film producer Matthijs van Heijningen.[8]
References
- ^ Mensen: Matthijs van Heijningen jr. – Archief – de Volkskrant
- ^ Thing prequel gets Spring start
- ^ Van Heijningen jr – Nieuwsselectie: Media
- ^ Matthijs van Heijningen to Raise the Army of the Dead
- ^ 'The Thing' Prequel Begins Lensing This March
- ^ Amalgamated Dynamics Working on 'The Thing' Prequel
- ^ Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. is Directing The Thing Prequel
- ^ Van Heyningen Jr gaat het vervolg op The Thing regisseren
External links
Categories:- 1965 births
- Living people
- Dutch film producers
- Dutch film directors
- Dutch screenwriters
- People from Amsterdam
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