Gareth Edwards (filmmaker) facts for kids
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Gareth Edwards
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Edwards at the 2023 San Diego Comic-Con
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| Born | 13 July 1975 Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England
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| Years active | 2002–present |
Gareth James Edwards (born on July 13, 1975) is a talented filmmaker from Britain. He is known for directing exciting movies like Godzilla, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (a Star Wars film), and The Creator.
Edwards first became well-known for his independent film Monsters (2010). For this movie, he did many jobs: he wrote it, directed it, filmed it, and even created the special visual effects. He has won several awards, including three British Independent Film Awards.
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Becoming a Filmmaker
Gareth Edwards was born in Nuneaton, England. From a young age, he dreamed of directing his own films. He has said that Star Wars was the main reason he wanted to become a filmmaker.
He studied film and video at the Surrey Institute of Art & Design, University College. After college, Edwards started his career by creating amazing visual effects for TV shows. These shows included Nova, Perfect Disaster, and Heroes and Villains. For one show, he made 250 visual effects!
In 2008, he entered a special film challenge. He had to make a whole film from start to finish in just two days! Edwards won this contest with his short film called Factory Farmed.
Directing Big Movies
After his success with Monsters, Hollywood noticed Gareth Edwards. He got the chance to direct bigger movies. In 2011, he signed a deal to direct the 2014 Godzilla movie. This was a huge step for him!
Edwards then directed Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which was the first stand-alone Star Wars film. It came out in 2016 and starred Felicity Jones.
Some of his biggest inspirations for filmmaking are famous directors like George Lucas (who created Star Wars), Steven Spielberg, and Quentin Tarantino.
In 2020, Edwards began working on a new film called True Love. This movie was later renamed The Creator and was released in 2023. It stars John David Washington. For this film, he worked again with cinematographer Greig Fraser, who also worked on Rogue One.
In January 2024, Gareth Edwards received a special honor in his hometown of Nuneaton. He was named an honorary Freeman of the borough. This is a special title given to people who have done great things for their community.
In February 2024, it was announced that Edwards would direct Jurassic World Rebirth. This new dinosaur movie is planned for release in 2025.
Movies and TV Shows
Gareth Edwards has worked on many films and TV shows. Here are some of his main projects:
Films He Directed
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | Monsters | Director, Writer | Also filmed it and created visual effects |
| 2014 | Godzilla | Director | |
| 2016 | Rogue One: A Star Wars Story | Director | He also had a small acting part as a Rebel Soldier! |
| 2023 | The Creator | Director, Writer | Also a producer and camera operator |
| 2025 | Jurassic World Rebirth | Director | This movie is currently being made |
Short Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | Factory Farmed | Director, Writer | Also filmed and edited it |
Other Film Work
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2014 | Monsters: Dark Continent | Executive producer | Helped oversee the making of this film |
| 2017 | Star Wars: The Last Jedi | Cameo role | He had a small acting part as a Resistance Trench Soldier |
TV Shows He Directed
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2005 | End Day | Director, Writer |
Other TV Work
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2002–2003 | Nova | Animator | Worked on 2 episodes of this documentary series |
| 2006 | Perfect Disaster | Visual effects supervisor | Worked on episodes like "Super Tornado" |
| 2008 | Heroes and Villains | Visual effects | Worked on the episode "Attila the Hun" |
Awards and Nominations
Gareth Edwards has been recognized for his work in filmmaking. Here are some of the awards he has won or been nominated for:
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 2006 | British Academy Television Craft Awards | Best Special, Visual & Graphic Effects | Hiroshima | Won |
| 2010 | Austin Film Critics Association Awards | Best First Film | Monsters | Won |
| British Independent Film Awards | Best Achievement In Production | Won | ||
| Best Technical Achievement | Won | |||
| National Board of Review | Top Ten Independent Films | Won | ||
| Sitges Film Festival | Best Special Effects | Won | ||
| Toronto Film Critics Association Awards | Best First Feature | Runner-up | ||
| 2011 | Evening Standard British Film Awards | Breakthrough Filmmaker | Won | |
| 37th Saturn Awards | Best International Film | Won | ||
| London Film Critics Circle Awards | Breakthrough British/Irish Filmmaker | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Gareth Edwards (director de cine) para niños
