
Ariel Schulman
Biography
Ariel Schulman (born October 1, 1981) is an American director, known for working with his creative partner, Henry Joost. Their first feature documentary, Catfish, premiered at the Sundance film festival where it received critical acclaim and went on to a nationwide release in Fall 2010. They next directed Paranormal Activity 3 and 4, as well as the thrillers Nerve and Project Power.
Henry and Rel are also Executive Producers on Catfish the TV Show, and have directed dozens of commercials and short films including A Brief History of John Baldessari, narrated by Tom Waits, which has been screened at over 75 film festivals worldwide. Their 2011 Google commercial Dear Sophie was named Time Magazine's Best Commercial of the Year. They have also made a number of short films for Vogue Magazine starring Lena Dunham, Margot Robbie, and Taylor Swift, accumulating over 5 million views.
In addition to several projects in development, Henry & Rel wrote and are attached to direct an adaptation of Edward Abbey's novel The Monkey Wrench Gang, to be produced by Ed Pressman and Gary Burden.
Acting (9 movies)

Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity
2021

Catfish
2010

The Pleasure of Being Robbed
2008

The Adventures of Slater's Friend
2005

Family Tree
2009

There's Nothing You Can Do
2008

Queer
2024

Jerry Ruis, Shall We Do This?
2007

If You See Something, Say Something
2006
Directing (13 movies)

Catfish
2010

Paranormal Activity 3
2011

Paranormal Activity 4
2012

A Brief History of John Baldessari
2012
Catfish: Meeting the Girl in the Pictures
2011
Metropolis II
2014

Nerve
2016

Viral
2016

Jerry Ruis, Shall We Do This?
2007

Who Is Sabato De Sarno? A Gucci Story
2024

Project Power
2020

Secret Headquarters
2022
Elle Fanning's Fan Fantasy
2017
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Catfish | 2010 | Producer |
| 10 Crosby | 2016 | Executive Producer |
| The Second Sound Barrier | 2016 | Producer |
| White Girl | 2016 | Executive Producer |
| Secret Headquarters | 2022 | Screenplay |