Jeff Rowe (filmmaker)
Jeffrey Rowe | |
|---|---|
 Rowe in 2023 | |
| Born | July 9, 1986 Hometown, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | California Institute of the Arts |
| Occupations |
|
| Notable work | |
Jeffrey Rowe (born July 9, 1986) is an American writer and director. He is known for being a writer for Gravity Falls and Disenchantment, the co-writer and co-director of The Mitchells vs. the Machines, and the director of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
Early life and education
Rowe grew up in Hometown, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. He attended the California Institute of the Arts and graduated in 2011.[1]
Career
Rowe briefly worked at Film Roman, Bento Box Entertainment, and Rubicon Group Holding before serving as a writer on the Disney Channel animated series Gravity Falls.[1] He also wrote for the Netflix animated series, Disenchantment.[2]
Rowe would later go on to co-direct and co-write The Mitchells vs. the Machines along with Mike Rianda.[3][4] The film was released on Netflix on April 30, 2021. In June 2020, Rowe was hired to direct the upcoming film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,[5] which he also co-wrote.[6] A couple of days before the film's August 2, 2023, release, it was announced that a sequel had been greenlit, with Rowe returning to direct.[7] It is set for release on October 9, 2026.[8][9] In March 2024, Rowe signed a multi-year first-look deal with Paramount Animation to develop several projects for the studio.[10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Other | Voice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Mitchells vs. the Machines | Co-Director | Yes | Yes | Man Who Loves Fun |
| 2023 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem | Yes | Yes | Yes | Man Who Loves Being Young and Free to Go Places |
Television
Writer
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014–2016 | Gravity Falls | 11 episodes |
| 2018–2019 | Disenchantment | 20 episodes |
Special thanks
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Amphibia | Episode "The Hardest Thing" |
Awards and nominations
| Association | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Awards | 2016 | Outstanding Achievement in Writing in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production | Gravity Falls | Nominated | [11] |
| 2017 | Outstanding Achievement in Writing in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production | Nominated | [12] | ||
| 2022 | Outstanding Achievement for Directing in an Animated Feature | The Mitchells vs. the Machines | Won | [13] | |
| 2022 | Outstanding Achievement in Writing for an Animated Feature | Won | [13] | ||
| Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Awards | 2022 | Best Screenplay | Won | [14] |
References
- ^ a b "JEFF ROWE | Sony Pictures Animation". stg2.sonypicturesanimation.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
- ^ "Eric Andre and Josh Weinstein on Disenchantment, Poochie, and why many comedians consider law school". The A.V. Club. August 16, 2018. Archived from the original on April 14, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (April 22, 2021). "'The Mitchells vs. the Machines' Connects with Critics". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on April 14, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
- ^ "The Mitchells vs. the Machines Filmmakers Talk Movie Music". January 20, 2022. Archived from the original on April 14, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 1, 2021). "'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' CG Reboot From Nickelodeon & Seth Rogen's Point Grey Gets Release Date – Update". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 15, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
- ^ Gardner, Chris (April 27, 2023). "Seth Rogen Debuts First Look at 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 27, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ Lang, Brent (July 26, 2023). "'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem' Sequel and Paramount+ Series in the Works (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ^ Stephan, Katcy (February 28, 2024). "'Naked Gun' Remake Set for 2025 by Paramount; 'TMNT' and 'Paw Patrol' Sequels Dated for 2026". Variety. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ Fuster, Jeremy (February 28, 2024). "Paramount Sets 'Ninja Turtles,' 'Paw Patrol' Sequel Release Dates in 2026". TheWrap. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ Lang, Brent (March 5, 2024). "'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Filmmaker Jeff Rowe Enters First-Look Deal With Paramount Animation (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
- ^ Giardina, Carolyn (February 6, 2016). "2016 Annie Awards: The Complete Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ February 05, Joey Nolfi Updated; EST, 2017 at 12:35 PM. "'Zootopia,' 'Kubo and the Two Strings' Win Big at Annie Awards". EW.com. Archived from the original on December 1, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b Hipes, Patrick (March 13, 2022). "Annie Awards: 'The Mitchells Vs. The Machines', 'Arcane' Dominate; 'Flee' Takes Best Indie Film – Full Winners List". Deadline. Archived from the original on October 1, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ @HCAcritics (July 1, 2021). "The 2021 #HCAMidseasonAwards Winner for Best Screenplay is... The Mitchells vs. The Machines (Netflix / Sony Pictures Animation) - Michael Rianda & Jeff Rowe" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 20, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2023 – via Twitter.