Michael Sarnoski is an American filmmaker. He is best known for writing and directing the films Pig (2021) and A Quiet Place: Day One (2024).

Life and career

Sarnoski grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and graduated from the University School of Milwaukee before attending Yale University.[1][2]

In 2015, Sarnoski executive produced and edited the documentary short film The Testimony directed by Vanessa Block.[3]

In 2021, Sarnoski made his directorial debut with the drama film Pig, starring Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff and Adam Arkin. The film was released on July 16, 2021 by Neon.[4][5][6]

In January 2022, it was announced that Sarnoski was hired to write and direct A Quiet Place: Day One, a prequel and spin-off film to the A Quiet Place film series. It stars Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, Wolff, Djimon Hounsou and Denis O'Hare. The film is set to be released on March 8, 2024 by Paramount Pictures.[7]

Filmography

Short films

Year Title Director Writer Producer DoP Editor Notes
2011 Love of the Dead Yes Yes No No Yes
Mirrors No Yes No Yes Yes
Fight Night Legacy Co-director Yes No Yes Yes Also boom operator
2012 That Co-director Yes Yes No Yes
2015 The Testimony No No Executive No Yes

Makeup artist

  • Bright College Years (2010)
  • Rewind (2014)

Television

Year Title Director Writer Executive
Producer 		Notes
2012 Fight Night Legacy Yes Yes Yes Also editor
Olympia Yes Yes Yes

Feature films

Year Title Director Writer Executive
Producer
2021 Pig Yes Yes Yes
2024 A Quiet Place: Day One Yes Yes No

Acting roles

Year Title Roles Notes
2011 Fight Night Legacy The Doctor Short film
2012 1 episode
Tales of the Frontier Jacob Chambers 3 episodes

References

  1. ^ Parquette, Archer (March 29, 2022). "Why the Milwaukee-Raised Director of 'Pig' Deserves an Oscar". Milwaukee Magazine. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  2. ^ Moran, Chris (March 6, 2022). "Michael Sarnoski, who grew up in Milwaukee, wins for best first screenplay for Nicolas Cage movie 'Pig' at Film Independent Spirit Awards". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  3. ^ Galuppo, Mia (November 6, 2015). "'The Testimony' Trailer: A Short Documentary About the Largest Rape Trial in Congo's History". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  4. ^ Catsoulis, Jeannette (July 15, 2021). "'Pig' Review: Come Back, Trotter". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  5. ^ Nordine, Michael (July 12, 2021). "'Pig' Review: Nicolas Cage Is at His Melancholic Best in This Strange, Sad Porcine Drama". Variety. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  6. ^ "'Pig' Producer Vanessa Block on Nicolas Cage's Elusive Magic and the Film's "Ghost of the Feminine"". Collider. July 19, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  7. ^ Kroll, Justin (January 11, 2022). "'Pig' Director Michael Sarnoski To Helm Next 'A Quiet Place' Pic For Paramount". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 11, 2022.

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