Rick Alverson

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1971-06-25 (53 years old)

Place of Birth Richmond, Virginia

Also Known As R. Alverson

Rick Alverson

Biography

Rick Alverson (1971) is a filmmaker from Richmond, Virginia. His feature film Entertainment premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival as well as screening that year at Locarno, SXSW and New Directors / New Films. It was released by Magnolia Pictures in 2015. His previous dramatic feature The Comedy premiered in competition at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and was distributed by Tribeca Film. His first feature, His previous co-wrote and directed New Jerusalm (2011) and The Builder (2010). He has directed videos for Sharon Van Etten, Bonny Prince Billy, Benjamin Booker and Angel Olsen, among others. In addition to his directorial work he has released 9 records on Jagjaguwar, most recently with his band Spokane in 2007.

Known For

Director

2019
The Mountain

as Director

2017
2016
Animals

as Director

2015
Entertainment

as Director

2013
The Sixth Year

as Director

2012
The Comedy

as Director

2011
New Jerusalem

as Director

2010
The Builder

as Director

Writer

2019
The Mountain

as Writer

2016
Animals

as Story

2015
Entertainment

as Writer

2012
The Comedy

as Writer

2011
New Jerusalem

as Writer

2010
The Builder

as Writer

Editor

2019
The Mountain

as Editor

2016
Animals

as Editor

2015
Entertainment

as Editor

2011
New Jerusalem

as Editor

Sound

2022
Fifaliana

as Music

Producer

2011
New Jerusalem

as Producer

Crew

2011
New Jerusalem

as Cinematography