Michael Sarnoski

Michael Sarnoski is an American film director and screenwriter who made his directorial debut[1][2] with the 2021 film Pig, starring Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff, and Adam Arkin. He wrote the screenplay, based on a story by himself and producer Vanessa Block, with whom he attended Yale University.[3] In 2015, he executive produced and edited Block's short film The Testimony.[4] In January 2022, it was announced that Sarnoski will be writing and directing A Quiet Place: Day One for Paramount.[5]

Sarnoski grew up in Milwaukee, and graduated from the University School of Milwaukee before attending Yale.[6][7]

Filmography
Year Title Director Writer Executive producer Editor Notes
2015 The Testimony No No Yes Yes Short film
2021 Pig Yes Yes Yes No
2024 A Quiet Place: Day One Yes Yes No No Post-production

References
  1. Catsoulis, Jeannette (July 15, 2021). "'Pig' Review: Come Back, Trotter". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  2. Nordine, Michael (July 12, 2021). "'Pig' Review: Nicolas Cage Is at His Melancholic Best in This Strange, Sad Porcine Drama". Variety. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  3. "'Pig' Producer Vanessa Block on Nicolas Cage's Elusive Magic and the Film's "Ghost of the Feminine"". Collider. July 19, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  4. Galuppo, Mia (November 6, 2015). "'The Testimony' Trailer: A Short Documentary About the Largest Rape Trial in Congo's History". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  5. Kroll, Justin (January 11, 2022). "'Pig' Director Michael Sarnoski To Helm Next 'A Quiet Place' Pic For Paramount". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  6. Parquette, Archer (March 29, 2022). "Why the Milwaukee-Raised Director of 'Pig' Deserves an Oscar". Milwaukee Magazine. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  7. Moran, Chris (March 6, 2022). "Michael Sarnoski, who grew up in Milwaukee, wins for best first screenplay for Nicolas Cage movie 'Pig' at Film Independent Spirit Awards". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
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