Wayne Kramer | |
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_at_Naturalization_ceremony_(cropped).jpg) Kramer on the set ofCrossing Over in 2007 | |
| Born | (1965-05-26)26 May 1965 (age 60) Johannesburg-Kew, South Africa |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter, producer, storyboard artist |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse | Jodi Kramer |
Wayne Kramer (born 26 May 1965) is a South African filmmaker and storyboard artist. He has written and directed films such as the 2003 filmThe Cooler, which garnered an Oscar nomination for its starAlec Baldwin, as well as two Golden Globe nominations for Baldwin andMaria Bello. He also adapted his 1995 short filmCrossing Over into afeature-length version which starredHarrison Ford,Ray Liotta,Ashley Judd andJim Sturgess, and was released by theWeinstein Company in 2009.[1] He also wrote the screenplay for the filmMindhunters, but the final script was heavily rewritten by others and bore little resemblance to Kramer's original work.[2]
Kramer first began directing with the 1992 filmBlazeland, which was never completed. Kramer has since commented that the process was "an absolute nightmare from beginning to end" and that he has no plans to finish or release the film.[3] His first official release,The Cooler, was selected for competition in the 2003Sundance Film Festival.[4] Later the same yearThe Cooler received a 2003 Special Mention for Excellence in Filmmaking from theNational Board of Review.[5] A year later, he was nominated for aGolden Satellite Award and anEdgar Allan Poe Award for writing the film's screenplay.[6]
In 2006, Kramer directed the action thrillerRunning Scared forMedia 8 Entertainment. The film starredPaul Walker andCameron Bright. AlthoughRunning Scared did not fare well at the box office, it has gone on to become a hugely profitable DVD title for Media 8.[7][8]
In 2006, Kramer was one of several filmmakers interviewed for theKirby Dick documentaryThis Film Is Not Yet Rated, in which he discusses the apparent absurdity of the factThe Cooler was given an NC-17 certificate by theMPAA simply due to a few seconds long shot of its lead actress' pubic hair.[9]
Kramer directedPawn Shop Chronicles, which was released on 12 July 2013. The film starredVincent D'Onofrio,Chi McBride,Paul Walker,Kevin Rankin,Matt Dillon,Elijah Wood, andBrendan Fraser.[10]
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Distribution Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Blazeland | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2003 | The Cooler | Yes | Yes | No | Lionsgate |
| 2004 | Mindhunters | No | Yes | No | The Weinstein Company |
| 2006 | Running Scared[11] | Yes | Yes | No | Media 8 Entertainment |
| 2009 | Crossing Over[12] | Yes | Yes | Yes | The Weinstein Company |
| 2013 | Pawn Shop Chronicles[13] | Yes | No | Executive | Anchor Bay Films |
| Actors | The Cooler (2003) | Running Scared (2006) | Crossing Over (2009) | Pawn Shop Chronicles (2013) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cudlitz | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | |
| Arthur J. Nascarella | ✘ | ✘ | ||
| Paul Walker | ✘ | ✘ |
