Richard Kelly

Richard Kelly is the writer-director of IFC Films' Donnie Darko - 2001

Biography

Born 03/28/1975

Over the years, the Sundance Film Festival has garnered a reputation for showcasing rising talent and the 2001 edition allowed a relatively young writer-director a chance to shine. Richard Kelly debuted his first full-length feature, "Donnie Darko" and audiences and critics were divided. Some were...
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Awards

  • In 2001, received Catalan International Film Festival of Sitges Award for Best Script
  • In 2001, received San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Original Screenplay

Highlights

  • In 2007, Wrote and directed "Southland Tales" featuring an ensemble cast that includes The Rock and Sarah Michelle Gellar (filmed in 2005)
  • In 2005, Penned the screenplay about the life of Domino Harvey "Domino," directed by Tony Scott and starring Keira Knightley
  • In 2001, Feature film debut as director and screenwriter, "Donnie Darko"

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