Wes Anderson

Wesley Wales Anderson (born May 1, 1969, in Houston, Texas) is an American writer, producer, and director of films and commercials. He attended St. John's School, a private school in Houston, which was later used as a filming location for Rushmore. Anderson then studied philosophy at the University of Texas, where he met future collaborator Owen Wilson.

Recent work

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou marked Anderson's first use of serious special effects, as the creatures of the underwater locales featured in the movie were created through stop-motion animation. His interest in stop-motion animation will emerge as a full-length project, his next film: a claymation adaptation of the Roald Dahl book, Fantastic Mr Fox.

Related Topics:
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou - Claymation - Roald Dahl - Fantastic Mr Fox

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In 2005, Anderson produced The Squid and the Whale, directed by Life Aquatic co-writer Noah Baumbach. It garnered two awards at the Sundance Film Festival.

Related Topics:
The Squid and the Whale - Noah Baumbach - Sundance Film Festival

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