Press kit, Christopher Nolan · Press kit, official use
Christopher Nolan is an award-winning filmmaker who has been recognized for his work as a director, writer, and producer. Born in London, Nolan began making movies at an early age with his father’s Super-8mm camera. While studying English Literature at University College London, he shot 16mm films at UCL’s film society, where he learned the guerrilla film techniques he would later use to make his first feature, Following. The noir thriller was recognized at a number of international film festivals prior to its theatrical release. Nolan’s second film was the independent feature Memento, which he directed from his own screenplay, based on a short story by his brother Jonathan. Starring Guy Pearce, the film brought Nolan numerous honors, including Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Original Screenplay, Independent Spirit Awards for Best Director and Best Screenplay, and a Directors Guild of America (DGA) Award nomination. Nolan went on to direct the critically acclaimed psychological thriller, Insomnia, starring Oscar winners Al Pacino, Robin Williams, and Hilary Swank. In 2005, Nolan co-wrote and directed Batman Begins, starring Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Gary Oldman, and Morgan Freeman. Lauded by critics and audiences alike, Nolan’s film re-imagined the classic Batman movie franchise and made the iconic hero relevant to our time. In 2008, Nolan directed, co-wrote, and produced The Dark Knight, which went on to gross more than one billion dollars at the global box office and received worldwide critical acclaim. Nolan was nominated for a Directors Guild of America (DGA) Award, Writers Guild of America (WGA) Award, and Producers Guild of America (PGA) Award. The film also received eight Academy Award nominations.
