Jason Reitman

Jason Reitman is a well-established Canadian-American filmmaker known for directing the films "Thank You for Smoking," "Juno," "Up in the Air," and "Ghostbusters: Afterlife." His filmmaking career began at the University of Southern California, where he created several short films, one of which, "Operation," premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 1998. Reitman's first feature film, "Thank You for Smoking," was both a commercial and critical success, earning two Golden Globe nominations and grossing over $39 million worldwide. This success was followed by his second film, "Juno," which received multiple Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for Reitman. His work has not only been acknowledged in the film industry but also in television and commercial directing. He has directed commercials for several high-profile companies and two episodes of the popular television show, "The Office."

Reitman's achievements extend beyond directing. Along with his producing partner, Daniel Dubiecki, he formed Hard C Productions, a company focused on producing independent but accessible comedy films. Reitman was also an executive producer of the film "Chloe," which became director Atom Egoyan's biggest moneymaker. His longer-term projects include an overall deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment to develop further projects following the success of "Ghostbusters: Afterlife." In 2024, Reitman's "Saturday Night," a film following the 90 minutes leading up to the 1975 debut episode of the comedy skit series "Saturday Night Live," will premiere on October 11, the show's 49th anniversary.

The scope of Reitman's accolades reflects his depth of talent and dedication to his craft. He has received one Grammy Award, one Golden Globe, and four Academy Award nominations, two of which are for Best Director. His film "Up in the Air" won the Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay in 2010 and the AFI Award for Movie of the Year. The film "Thank You for Smoking" won him the Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay. Reitman's talent doesn't stop at directing and producing. He is also a seasoned writer, having won the Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media for the film "Juno."