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Dave Green (director)

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Dave Green
Green in 2025
Born1983 (age 41–42)
United States
Other namesDavid Green
OccupationDirector
Years active2002–present
Notable workEarth to Echo
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Coyote vs. Acme

David Green (born 1983) is an American film and music video director. He is well known for directing several music videos and short films, especially working with Miles Fisher. After making his directorial debut with the 2014 film Earth to Echo,[1][2] he went on to direct other films such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016) and later the Warner Bros. Pictures Animation film Coyote vs. Acme (2026).

Career

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Green directed several music videos, including Miles Fisher's 2009 cover of Talking Heads' "This Must Be the Place".[3] He also co-directed the short animated comedy film Meltdown in 2009 with David Cross,[4] in which David Cross voiced over the main role.[5]

In 2010, Green directed a short film spoof titled Pinkberry: The Movie, starring Miles Fisher.[6] Later, he directed a television short series, Zombie Roadkill, starring Thomas Haden Church and produced by Sam Raimi.[7]

In 2011, Green and Fisher made a viral short film New Romance along with Jake Avnet to promote Final Destination 5.[8] Later, he directed another short film, Dial M for Murder, for the Funny or Die.[9]

On 22 May 2012, Walt Disney Pictures set Green to make his directorial debut with a science-fiction adventure film entitled Earth to Echo,[1][2] scripted by Henry Gayden, produced by Andrew Panay, and starring Astro, Reese Hartwig, and Teo Halm.[10] The film was released on 2 July 2014, grossing more than $45 million.[11] Disney sold the film's rights to Relativity Media in 2013.[12]

In August 2013, Warner Bros. set Green to direct sci-fi action film Lore, based on the graphic novel of the same name, written by Ashley Wood and T.P. Louise, that Warner Bros. had gained in 2012.[13]

On 4 December 2014, Green was set by Paramount Pictures to direct Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, a sequel to the successful 2014 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles directed by Jonathan Liebesman.[14] Filming began in April 2015 in New York City and Buffalo.[15] and the film was released on 3 June 2016.[14][16]

In December 2019, Green was set to direct Coyote vs. Acme, a live-action/animated hybrid film based on Looney Tunes character Wile E. Coyote, for Warner Bros. Pictures.[17] Filming took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico from March to May 2022.[18] The film had been originally scheduled for release on July 21, 2023 before losing the slot to Greta Gerwig's Barbie in April 2022.[19][20] In November 2023, parent company Warner Bros. Discovery announced that the film would be shelved in order to take a $30 million tax write-off.[21] Following public backlash, Green and his collaborators were allowed to shop the film to other distributors, with Paramount Pictures, Amazon MGM Studios, Apple Studios and Netflix taking interest on the project.[22][23][24] After several unsuccessful negotiations, the film remained in limbo.[25] In March 2025, independent distributor Ketchup Entertainment acquired worldwide rights to the film for $50 million, setting the project for a 2026 release.[26]

Filmography

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Director

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Film

Year Title Distribution Ref.
2014 Earth to Echo Relativity Media [1][2]
2016 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows Paramount Pictures [14]
2026 Coyote vs. Acme Ketchup Entertainment [25][17][19][24]

Short film

  • Meltdown[4] (2009)
  • Pinkberry: The Movie[6] (2010)
  • Ham Sandwich (2011)
  • New Romance[8] (2011)
  • Dial M for Murder[9] (2014)

Music video

  • Miles Fisher: This Must Be the Place[3] (2009)

TV series

  • Zombie Roadkill[7] (2010)

Other roles

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Camera operator

  • Minor Stars (2011)

Production assistant

References

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  1. ^ a b c Graser, Marc (22 May 2015). "Disney sets Green for wolf adventure pic". Variety (www.variety.com). Archived from the original on 22 November 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  2. ^ a b c Gilsdorf, Ethan (28 June 2014). "In 'Earth to Echo,' boys will be boys". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on 13 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  3. ^ a b Schwedel, Heather (30 July 2009). "Exclusive: The Story Behind Miles Fisher's American Psycho Homage". Flavorwire (www.flavorwire.com). Archived from the original on 9 October 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  4. ^ a b "HollyShorts Filmmaker Interview: Meltdown". Film Radar (www.filmradar.com). 9 August 2009. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  5. ^ Paur, Joey (23 November 2012). "Meltdown Short Film - Last Night's Leftovers Battle for their Lives". Geek Tyrant (www.geektyrant.com). Archived from the original on 13 April 2015. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  6. ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (18 June 2010). "Here Comes 'Pinkberry: The Movie' In 3D!". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 22 November 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  7. ^ a b Ehrlich, David (10 September 2010). "Trailer: Thomas Haden Church in Sam Raimi-Produced 'Zombie Roadkill'". Moviefone (www.moviefone.com). Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  8. ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (4 August 2011). "'Final Destination 5' Star Miles Fisher Makes Viral Short To Promote The Movie's Mayhem". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 4 February 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  9. ^ a b Fagerholm, Matt (30 June 2014). "Interview: Dave Green and Teo Halm on "Earth to Echo"". Roger Ebert (www.rogerebert.com). Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
  10. ^ Roberts, Sheila (30 June 2014). "Director Dave Green and Writer Henry Gayden Talk Earth to Echo, Capturing the Attention of a Young Audience, Found Footage, and Echo's Design". Collider (www.collider.com). Archived from the original on 22 November 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  11. ^ "Earth to Echo (2014)". Box Office Mojo (www.boxofficemojo.com). Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  12. ^ Ford, Rebecca (25 June 2014). "Why 'Earth to Echo' Moved From Studio to Studio". The Hollywood Reporter (www.hollywoodreporter.com). Archived from the original on 11 July 2014. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  13. ^ Kit, Borys (28 August 2013). "Dwayne Johnson's 'Lore' Lands 'Echo' Director (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter (www.hollywoodreporter.com). Archived from the original on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  14. ^ a b c Sneider, Jeff (4 December 2014). "'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2' Eyes 'Earth to Echo' Director Dave Green (Exclusive)". The Wrap (www.thewrap.com). Archived from the original on 7 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  15. ^ Fermino, Jennifer (20 March 2015). "'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2' to film in New York City and Buffalo, bringing an estimated $70 million in spending". Daily News (www.nydailynews.com). New York. Archived from the original on 7 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  16. ^ Orange, B. Alan (16 August 2014). "Noel Fisher Talks Mikey in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Exclusive". Movie Web (www.movieweb.com). Archived from the original on 29 May 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  17. ^ a b Donnelly, Matt (17 December 2019). "Warner Bros.' Wile E. Coyote Movie Sets Dave Green to Direct (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety (www.variety.com). Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on 8 June 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
  18. ^ "Warner Bros.' Coyote vs Acme set to shoot in New Mexico". www.screenglobalproduction.com. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
  19. ^ a b Rubin, Rebecca (23 December 2020). "Warner Bros. to Release 'Mad Max: Fury Road' Prequel and 'The Color Purple' Musical in Theaters in 2023". Variety (www.variety.com). Archived from the original on 13 November 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
  20. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (26 April 2022). "Barbie Heads To Summer 2023 – CinemaCon". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 26 April 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  21. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (9 November 2023). "'Coyote Vs. Acme': Warner Bros Shelves Finished Live-Action/Animated Pic Completely As Studio Takes $30M Tax Write-off". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  22. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (13 November 2023). "Coyote Vs. Acme: Warner Bros Setting Up Screenings For Streamers Of Axed Looney Tunes Film; Amazon A Prime Candidate – The Dish". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  23. ^ Belloni, Matthew (13 November 2023). "Warners Reverses Course in Coyote vs. Acme Fight". Puck (www.puck.news). Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  24. ^ a b Bergeson, Samantha (13 November 2023). "Warner Bros. Will Let Coyote Vs. Acme Filmmakers Shop Movie to Other Distributors". IndieWire (www.indiewire.com). Archived from the original on 13 November 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  25. ^ a b Taylor, Drew (2024-02-09). "The Final Days of 'Coyote vs. Acme': Offers, Rejections and a Roadrunner Race Against Time | Exclusive". TheWrap. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  26. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (31 March 2025). "Warner Bros Completes Worldwide Sale Of 'Coyote Vs Acme'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
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