Aaron Ryder is a prolific and Academy Award nominated feature film producer. Early in his career, he was a key creative element of

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's '' Memento'' (2000) and ''

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'' (2006), and cult classic ''

Donnie Darko ''Donnie Darko'' is a 2001 American science fiction psychological thriller film written and directed by Richard Kelly and produced by Flower Films. It stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Drew Barrymore, Mary McDonnell, Katha ...

'' (2001). As one of the founding members of

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, Ryder contributed greatly to the company’s creative direction and enduring success. During his time at FilmNation, he produced hits such as ''

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'' (2012), ''

House at the End of the Street ''House at the End of the Street'' is a 2012 American psychological thriller film directed by Mark Tonderai that stars Jennifer Lawrence. The film's plot revolves around a teenage girl, Elissa, who along with her newly divorced mother Sarah, moves ...

'' (2012), ''

The Founder ''The Founder'' is a 2016 American biographical drama film directed by John Lee Hancock and written by Robert Siegel. Starring Michael Keaton as businessman Ray Kroc, the film portrays the story of his creation of the McDonald's fast-food resta ...

'' (2016), ''

Pieces of a Woman ''Pieces of a Woman'' is a 2020 drama film directed by Kornél Mundruczó, from a screenplay by Kata Wéber. The film stars Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf, Molly Parker, Sarah Snook, Iliza Shlesinger, Benny Safdie, Jimmie Fails, and Ellen Bursty ...

'' (2020), and ''

The Map of Tiny Perfect Things ''The Map of Tiny Perfect Things'' is a 2021 American science fiction romantic comedy film directed by Ian Samuels, from a screenplay by Lev Grossman, based on his 2016 short story of the same name. It stars Kathryn Newton and Kyle Allen as two t ...

'' (2021). In 2016, Ryder produced

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's ''

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'', which earned him an

Academy Award for Best Picture The Academy Award for Best Picture is one of the Academy Awards presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) since the awards debuted in 1929. This award goes to the producers of the film and is the only category ...

nomination with

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, and

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. In early 2021, Ryder formed

Ryder Picture Company Aaron Ryder is a prolific and Academy Award nominated feature film producer. Early in his career, he was a key creative element of Christopher Nolan's '' Memento'' (2000) and '' The Prestige'' (2006), and cult classic ''Donnie Darko'' (2001). A ...

a film and television production company with a first look deal with MGM aiming to continue Ryder’s success of producing movies that are equally weighted in both art and commerce while also supporting world-class filmmakers. Ryder's first production under the

banner, '' Bruiser'' (2022), premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival 2022, and the second feature, ''

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'', is currently in production.

Filmography

;Miscellaneous crew

Awards and nominations

'' Nominated *

BAFTA Award for Best Film The BAFTA Award for Best Film is given annually by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and presented at the British Academy Film Awards. It has been given since the 1st BAFTA Awards, representing the best films of 1947, but until ...

'' Nominated *

Producers Guild of America Award for Best Theatrical Motion Picture The Producers Guild of America Award for Best Theatrical Motion Picture, also known as the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures, is one of the annual awards given by the Producers Guild of America from 1989 ...

'' Nominated

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ryder, Aaron Living people Film producers from Texas People from Dallas Businesspeople from Texas Year of birth missing (living people)