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Henry Joost

Director, Producer, Writer, Additional CreditsBorn July 25, 1981 (44 years)
Henry Joost (born July 25, 1981) is an American director, known for working with his creative partner, Ariel Schulman. Their first feature documentary, Catfish, premiered at the Sundance film festival where it received critical acclaim and went on to a nationwide release in Fall 2010. They next directed Paranormal Activity 3 and 4, as well as the thrillers Nerve and Project Power.

Henry and Rel are also Executive Producers on Catfish the TV Show, and have directed dozens of commercials and short films including A Brief History of John Baldessari, narrated by Tom Waits, which has been screened at over 75 film festivals worldwide. Their 2011 Google commercial Dear Sophie was named Time Magazine's Best Commercial of the Year. They have also made a number of short films for Vogue Magazine starring Lena Dunham, Margot Robbie, and Taylor Swift, accumulating over five million views.

In addition to several projects in development, Henry & Rel wrote and are attached to direct an adaptation of Edward Abbey's novel The Monkey Wrench Gang, to be produced by Ed Pressman and Gary Burden.

Known For

  • Nerve
  • Project Power
  • Paranormal Activity 4
  • Catfish
  • Paranormal Activity 3
  • Viral
  • Catfish: The TV Show
  • Secret Headquarters
  • NY Export: Opus Jazz

Featured Videos

  • Henry Joost & Ariel Shulman On What They Like About The Film
    Henry Joost & Ariel Shulman On What They Like About The FilmNerveBehind the Scenes
  • Nev Composites A Picture Of Himself And Megan Together
    Nev Composites A Picture Of Himself And Megan TogetherCatfishScene

Henry Joost Filmography

2022
The Watcher (2022) (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2016
White Girl · as Executive Producer
2016
Before the Flood · as Consulting Producer
2012
Catfish: The TV Show (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
2010
2010
NY Export: Opus Jazz · as Associate Producer

2021
2010
Catfish · as Self
2005
Made In Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self
2002
Last Call with Carson Daly (TV Series) · as Self - Guest
2000
BBC Breakfast (TV Series) · as Self - Director

2022
Secret Headquarters · as Screenplay

2016
Australian Psycho · as Co-Director
2012
Catfish: The TV Show (TV Series) · as Based On The Documentary By
2010
Catfish · as Cinematographer

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