Gary King is a contemporary DIY American filmmaker whose work is known for powerful performances with an emphasis on a strong, visual style.  He has written, directed and produced several critically acclaimed feature films as well as award-winning short films.

In 2009, he made his feature film debut with the ensemble drama NEW YORK LATELY which has been hailed by The Independent Critic as "a remarkable achievement” and Row Three as "a beautiful film" making its Top Ten Films of 2009 List.  It was also listed on Associated Content's "Best Independent Movies" List -- right behind SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE.

With Gary's ability to skillfully apply his filmmaking craft across genres, Fearmakers hired him to direct the grisly horror film DISMAL.  The film has been picked up by Showtime, TimeWarner and Comcast On-Demand and will have a domestic DVD release soon.  He was also recently hired to helm the action/comedy zombie film DEATH OF THE DEAD for Strange Stuff Productions which will be released in 2010.

Gary is a member of the Workbook Project's NEW BREED -- an indie film movement that consists of emerging filmmakers who are creating their own paths with their exciting work.  The NEW BREED (founded by The Workbook Project pioneer filmmaker Lance Weiler) contains first person insights and accounts dealing with the filmmaking process.

FILMOGRAPHY:

HOW DO YOU WRITE A JOE SCHERMANN SONG (2011)

DEATH OF THE DEAD (2010)

WHAT'S UP LOVELY (2010)

DISMAL (2009)

NEW YORK LATELY (2009)

HUBRIS (2006)

FAVORS (2004)

SELECT INTERVIEWS AND ARTICLES

LA Talk Radio | Film Courage interviews filmmaker Gary King

Moving Pictures Magazine | An Indie Life

Rogue Cinema | An Interview with Gary King

Associated Content | Best Independent Movies of 2008

New Breed | a LOVELY Filmmaking Process

Row Three | Flyway Film Festival Pubcast

New Breed | Find Your Audience - So They Can Find You

Battle Royale With Cheese | Sledge Talks to Gary King

Film Courage | Radio Interview with Filmmaker Gary King and actress Christina Rose

Open Indie | Filmmaker Focus: Gary King

Write On | Author Q&A: Filmmaker Gary King
The 3 a.m. Screenwriter | Insiders Interview with DIY Writer/Director Gary King

Jason Varner made his cinematic debut with the feature film SLAPDASH (2005).   He previously worked with Gary King on HUBRIS (2006) and NEW YORK LATELY (2008). Varner also keeps busy working on web commercials, music videos and tv pilots, as well as touring the country as a live-performance video director.  WHAT’S UP LOVELY marks his fourth time behind the lens for film work utilizing his inventive shooting style and techniques.  Varner has an unwavering passion to get the right shot to aid the director’s vision.  He currently resides in Colorado.

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His past credits include: POKEMON: THE FIRST MOVIE, POKEMON MEWTWO RETURNS and theatrical trailer music to THE SENTINEL starring Michael Douglas.  WHAT’S UP LOVELY is his second film with director Gary King.

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