Tiller Russell is an American director, writer, and producer, best known for his award-winning documentaries and narrative films. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1978. He is the son of two teachers, and was raised in a creative, nurturing atmosphere.
Tiller began his career as a producer and assistant director for short films and documentaries. His first success came with the documentary “The Outsider” (2005), which won the Grand Prize at the Tribeca Film Festival. This led to his work on the critically acclaimed feature documentary “The Lost Son of Havana” (2009). The film won numerous awards, including a Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.
In 2011, Tiller wrote and directed his first feature narrative film, “Night Catches Us”. The film starred Kerry Washington, Anthony Mackie, and Jamie Hector, and was highly praised by critics. The film won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, and was nominated for two Independent Spirit Awards.
In 2012, Tiller released his second feature narrative, “The Last Rites of Joe May”. The film starred Dennis Farina and starred in the Tribeca Film Festival. The film was praised for its originality, and was nominated for a Grand Jury Prize.
In 2014, Tiller released his third feature narrative, “The Loft”. The film starred Karl Urban, James Marsden, and Wentworth Miller, and was a commercial success. The film was praised for its suspenseful storyline and strong performances.
In 2016, Tiller directed his fourth feature film, “The Surrogate”. The film starred Helen Hunt and was praised by critics. The film was released in theaters and was a commercial success. It was nominated for a Satellite Award for Best Motion Picture.
Tiller Russell is an award-winning director, writer, and producer. His films have been praised for their originality and strong performances. He is an artist who continues to bring unique stories to the big screen.