William Kaufman | |
|---|---|
| Occupations | Director, writer, producer |
| Years active | 2005–present |
William Kaufman, is an American director, screenwriter and producer. His works are mainly low-budget action films, such as Sinners and Saints (2010) and Daylight's End (2016).[1]
Early life
William Kaufman first participated in film shooting in Thailand, where he also attended high school. Because of his father's career, he took his family all over the world, so Kaufman grew up in Japan, Thailand and other places.[2] While parts of Good Morning Vietnam (1987) were being shot in Thailand, Kaufman worked on the set as an uncredited production assistant and as an extra in certain scenes.[2] After serving as a scout in the Army, Kaufman went to school at the University of North Texas in Texas to study special effects; as opportunities arose, he began to pursue action films.[2][3]
Personal life
Kaufman lives in New Orleans, Louisiana, with his wife Nicole. They have four children.[2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Prodigy | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2010 | Sinners and Saints | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2011 | The Hit List | Yes | Yes | No | |
| 2012 | One in the Chamber | Yes | No | No | |
| 2016 | Daylight's End | Yes | No | Yes | |
| 2019 | Lazarat | Yes | No | No | |
| 2022 | Washington's Armor: The Journey | No | No | Yes | |
| 2023 | Warhorse One | Yes | Yes | No | Co-directed with Johnny Strong |
| The Channel | Yes | Yes | No | ||
| Shrapnel | Yes | No | No | ||
| 2025 | Osiris | Yes | Yes | No | [4] |
| 2026 | Man of War | Yes | Yes | No | |
| TBA | Bethesda | No | No | Yes | Post-production |
Direct-to-video
- The Marine 4: Moving Target (2015)
- Jarhead 3: The Siege (2016)
TV series
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2018–2019 | The Price of Fame | 2 episodes |
| Murder Made Me Famous | 4 episodes |
References
- "WILLIAM KAUFMAN". MUBI. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- Coviello, Will (2023-07-08). "Director William Kaufman's New Orleans-set action thriller 'The Channel' opens July 14". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
- Grubbs, Eric (2016-08-26). "Daylight's End, a Zombie Movie Shot in Dallas, Is Playing in Theaters Across the Country". Dallas Observer. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- Squires, John (2024-02-06). "'Osiris' – First Look at 'Terminator' Legend Linda Hamilton in Upcoming Sci-fi Action Movie". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 2024-06-19.