Steph Green

{{short description|American film director and screenwriter}}

{{distinguish|Stephen Green (disambiguation)|Stephanie Green}}

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| birth_date = {{bya|1979}}

| birth_place = San Francisco, California, U.S.

| occupation = {{Plainlist|

  • Film screenwriter
  • Television director
  • Film director
  • Executive producer

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| years_active = 2007–present

| nationality = American

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Steph Green (born 1979){{Cite web |date=July 18, 2008 |title=NEW BOY |url=https://www.giffonifilmfestival.it/en/sezioni-film-2008/961-new-boy.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220105140207/https://www.giffonifilmfestival.it/en/sezioni-film-2008/961-new-boy.html |archive-date=January 5, 2022 |access-date=January 5, 2022 |website=giffonifilmfestival.it}} is an American film and television director, screenwriter, and executive producer born in 1979 in San Francisco. Her career began with studies in Ireland and work as an assistant to Spike Jonze on commercials. Green's breakthrough came with her short film New Boy (2007), which earned an Academy Award nomination.

Green has since directed episodes for numerous acclaimed television series, including  The Americans, Billions, Scandal, and Watchmen (2019). Her work on "Watchmen" earned her an Emmy nomination in 2020. Recently, she has directed episodes of Star Wars series The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka.

Known for bringing cinematic quality to television, Green has established herself as a versatile director in both film and TV. Her portfolio includes independent features and high-profile series, showcasing her innovative approach to storytelling.

Career

Steph Green is an accomplished American film and television director, screenwriter, and executive producer born in 1979 in San Francisco, California. Her career in the entertainment industry has been marked by notable achievements and a diverse portfolio of work across various mediums.

Green's journey in filmmaking began with her studies in Ireland, where she pursued a master's degree in film. Her early career included working as an assistant to  Spike Jonze on commercials, which led to her directing her own award-winning commercials, including the IKEA advert "Cover Up" that received recognition at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival.

In 2007, Green made her debut in the film industry with the short film  New Boy,{{cite web |last=Sondhi |first=Jason |date= |title=New Boy |url=https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2009/02/24/new-boy-oscar-nominee/ |access-date=December 28, 2021 |publisher=Short of the week}} which she both directed and wrote. This project garnered significant attention, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film in 2009. Following this success, Green directed and co-wrote her first feature film, Run & Jump.{{cite web |last=Holloway |first=Clint |date=November 8, 2013 |title=Sundance Selects Acquires 'Run and Jump,' Starring Will Forte |url=http://www.indiewire.com/article/sundance-selects-acquires-run-and-jump-starring-will-forte |access-date=April 14, 2023 |website=IndieWire}}{{cite news |last=Stern |first=Marlow |date=April 25, 2013 |title=Will Forte: From 'SNL' to Star of 'Run and Jump' and 'Nebraska' |url=http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/04/25/will-forte-from-snl-to-star-of-run-and-jump-and-nebraska.html |access-date=December 28, 2021 |newspaper=The Daily Beast}} in 2013.

Green's television career has been particularly prolific. She has directed episodes for numerous critically acclaimed series, including The Americans, Billions, Scandal, Luke Cage, The Deuce, and Watchmen. Her work on the Watchmen episode "Little Fear of Lightning" earned her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special in 2020.

In recent years, Green has continued to make waves in the industry. She directed episodes of the Star Wars series The Book of Boba Fett in 2022 and Ahsoka in 2023.{{Cite web |last=Mitovich |first=Matt Webb |date=April 8, 2023 |title=Ahsoka: Lars Mikkelsen to Return as Grand Admiral Thrawn, David Tennant Will Again Voice the Droid Huyang |url=https://tvline.com/2023/04/08/ahsoka-lars-mikkelsen-cast-grand-admiral-thrawn-david-tennant-droid-huyang/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408141051/https://tvline.com/2023/04/08/ahsoka-lars-mikkelsen-cast-grand-admiral-thrawn-david-tennant-droid-huyang/ |archive-date=April 8, 2023 |access-date=April 12, 2023 |website=TVLine}} Her upcoming projects include directing and executive producing several episodes of the series Duster.{{cite web |last1=White |first1=Peter |date=March 16, 2023 |title=Rachel Hilson To Star In J.J. Abrams & LaToya Morgan's Duster As HBO Max Hands Out Official Series Order |url=https://deadline.com/2023/02/rachel-hilson-to-star-in-j-j-abrams-latoya-morgans-duster-hbo-max-1235262037/ |access-date=February 16, 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}

Throughout her career, Green has been recognized for her ability to bring a cinematic quality to television productions. Her work spans from independent features to award-winning television series, showcasing her versatility as a director. Green's success in both film and television has established her as a respected figure in the industry, known for her innovative approach and storytelling skills.

Filmography

Film

class="wikitable"
Year

! Title

! width="65"| Director

! width="65"| Writer

! Ref.

2007

| New Boy

| {{yes}}

| {{yes}}

| {{cite web |last=Sondhi |first=Jason |date= |title=New Boy |url=https://www.shortoftheweek.com/2009/02/24/new-boy-oscar-nominee/ |access-date=December 28, 2021 |publisher=Short of the week}}

2013

| Run & Jump

| {{yes}}

| {{yes}}

| {{cite web |last=Holloway |first=Clint |date=November 8, 2013 |title=Sundance Selects Acquires 'Run and Jump,' Starring Will Forte |url=http://www.indiewire.com/article/sundance-selects-acquires-run-and-jump-starring-will-forte |access-date=April 14, 2023 |website=IndieWire}}

Television

class="wikitable"
Year

! Title

! Director

! Executive
Producer

! Episode(s)

! Ref.

rowspan=4|2016-17

|rowspan=2|Scandal

|rowspan=2 {{yes}}

|rowspan=2 {{no}}

| "Till Death Do Us Part"

|rowspan=5|[https://deadline.com/2016/12/cbs-2016-2017-directors-writers-initiative-participants-1201866497/ CBS Announces 2016-17 Directors-Writers Initiative Participants]

"The Box"
rowspan=2|The Americans

|rowspan=2 {{yes}}

|rowspan=2 {{no}}

| "Munchkins"

"Dyatkovo"
2016

| American Gothic

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| "The Gross Clinic"

rowspan=6|2017

| Billions

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| "Currency"

|[https://bespinbulletin.com/2021/11/steph-green-and-kevin-tancharoen-directing-episodes-of-the-book-of-boba-fett/ Steph Green and Kevin Tancharoen Directing Episodes of The Book of Boba Fett]

American Crime

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| "Season Three: Episode Four"

|[https://www.econotimes.com/American-Crime-Season-3-Episode-4-Spoilers-Luis-Learns-Sons-Fate-Jeanette-Struggles-with-Poor-Work-Conditions-Death-at-Husbands-Farm-617213 American Crime Season 3 Episode 4 Spoilers Luis Learns Sons Fate Jeanette Struggles with Poor Work Conditions Death at Husbands Farm]

Bates Motel

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| "Inseparable"

|[https://www.econotimes.com/Bates-Motel-Season-5-Episode-7-Spoilers-Inseparable-Features-More-Trouble-Ahead-for-Norman-as-More-Dead-Bodies-Found-Dylan-Returns-Home-619762 Bates Motel Season 5 Episode7 Spoilers Inseparable Features More Trouble Ahead for Norman as More Dead Bodies Found Dylan Returns Home]

Preacher

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| "Dirty Little Secret"

|

rowspan=2|You're the Worst

|rowspan=2 {{yes}}

|rowspan=2 {{no}}

| "From the Beginning, I Was Screwed"

|rowspan=2|[https://movieweb.com/youre-the-worst-season-5-final-episodes/ You're the Worst Season 5 Final Episodes]

"Like People"
rowspan=5|2018

| For the People

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| "Extraordinary Circumstances"

|

Luke Cage

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| "Straighten It Out"

|

Strange Angel

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| "Evocation of the Elders"

|[https://fathersonholygore.com/2018/08/02/strange-angel-season-1-episode-8-invocation-of-the-elders/ Strange Angel Season 1 Episode 8 Invocation of the Elders]

The Deuce

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| "Seven-Fifty"

|

The Man in the High Castle

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| "Excess Animus"

|

rowspan=4|2019

| Watchmen

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| "Little Fear of Lightning"

|rowspan=4|{{cite web |date=December 2, 2019 |title='The L Word: Generation Q' Director on Show's Message of 'There's a Beautiful Place for You' |url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/features/steph-green-directing-parity-l-word-generation-q-watchmen-interview-1203396175/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418202449/https://variety.com/2019/tv/features/steph-green-directing-parity-l-word-generation-q-watchmen-interview-1203396175/ |archive-date=April 18, 2023 |website=Variety}}

rowspan=2|The L Word: Generation Q

|rowspan=2 {{yes}}

|rowspan=2 {{yes}}

| "Let's Do It Again"

"LA Times"
Dare Me

| {{yes}}

| {{yes}}

| "Coup d'État"

2022

| The Book of Boba Fett

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| "Chapter 2: The Tribes of Tatooine"

|{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Jordan |date=December 27, 2021 |title=How Many Episodes Of Book of Boba Fett (And When The Finale Releases) |url=https://screenrant.com/book-boba-fett-episodes-number-finale-release-date/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211228171530/https://screenrant.com/book-boba-fett-episodes-number-finale-release-date/ |archive-date=December 28, 2021 |access-date=December 28, 2021 |website=Screen Rant}}

rowspan=2|2023

|rowspan=2|Ahsoka

|rowspan=2 {{yes}}

|rowspan=2 {{no}}

| "Part Two: Toil and Trouble"

|rowspan=2|{{Cite web |last=Mitovich |first=Matt Webb |date=April 8, 2023 |title=Ahsoka: Lars Mikkelsen to Return as Grand Admiral Thrawn, David Tennant Will Again Voice the Droid Huyang |url=https://tvline.com/2023/04/08/ahsoka-lars-mikkelsen-cast-grand-admiral-thrawn-david-tennant-droid-huyang/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408141051/https://tvline.com/2023/04/08/ahsoka-lars-mikkelsen-cast-grand-admiral-thrawn-david-tennant-droid-huyang/ |archive-date=April 8, 2023 |access-date=April 12, 2023 |website=TVLine}}

"Part Three: Time to Fly"
rowspan=2|2025

|rowspan=2|Duster

|rowspan=2 {{yes}}

|rowspan=2 {{yes}}

| TBA

|rowspan=2|{{cite web |last1=White |first1=Peter |date=March 16, 2023 |title=Rachel Hilson To Star In J.J. Abrams & LaToya Morgan's Duster As HBO Max Hands Out Official Series Order |url=https://deadline.com/2023/02/rachel-hilson-to-star-in-j-j-abrams-latoya-morgans-duster-hbo-max-1235262037/ |access-date=February 16, 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}

TBA

Accolades

In 2009, New Boy received a nomination at the 81st Academy Awards for Best Live Action Short Film.{{cite web |title=The Oscars 2009 |website=BBC News |date=23 February 2009 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/oscars/7842438.stm |access-date=28 December 2021 }}{{cite news|url=http://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2009 |title=The 81st Academy Awards (2009) Nominees and Winners |access-date=December 28, 2021 |work=Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |publisher=AMPAS |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141110111206/http://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2009 |archive-date=November 10, 2014 }} The film also received nominations at the Foyle Film Festival, Irish Film & Television Academy, Tribeca Film Festival, and Vail Film Festival.{{cite web |url=http://newboythemovie.com/ |title=Welcome to New Boy | New Boy |access-date=2021-12-28 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402095645/http://newboythemovie.com/ |archive-date=2012-04-02 }} In 2020, the Watchmen episode "Little Fear of Lightning" received a nomination at the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special.{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2020-emmy-nominations-live-updating-1303894 |title=Emmy Awards: Nominations List |first1=Jennifer |last1=Konerman |first2=Hilary |last2=Lewis |first3=Kimberly |last3=Nordyke |date=July 28, 2020 |access-date=December 28, 2021 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |archive-date=August 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803211955/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2020-emmy-nominations-live-updating-1303894 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2020/07/emmys-nominations-list-72nd-annual-television-nominees-1202996949/ |title=Emmy Awards Nominations: The Complete List |website=Deadline Hollywood |first=Patrick |last=Hipes |date=July 28, 2020 |access-date=December 28, 2021}}{{cite press release |url=https://www.emmys.com/sites/default/files/Downloads/72nd-nominations-list-v1.pdf?q=1 |title=2020 Primetime Emmy |date=July 28, 2020 |access-date=December 28, 2021 |publisher=Academy of Television Arts & Sciences |archive-date=July 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200728162008/https://www.emmys.com/sites/default/files/Downloads/72nd-nominations-list-v1.pdf?q=1 |url-status=live }}

References

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