Dan Trachtenberg is a renowned American filmmaker and podcast host, whose impressive career has spanned multiple mediums and formats. His directorial debut, the 2016 horror-thriller film 10 Cloverfield Lane, garnered him a prestigious nomination for Outstanding Directing - First-Time Feature Film from the Directors Guild of America.
Prior to his film work, Trachtenberg was one of the three hosts of the popular podcast The Totally Rad Show, which was hosted at Revision3. He was also a former co-host of the Geekdrome podcast and directed episodes for the Ctrl+Alt+Chicken podcast, further solidifying his reputation as a talented and versatile host.
In addition to his podcasting endeavors, Trachtenberg has directed a range of projects, including the 2011 short film Portal: No Escape, an episode of the critically acclaimed anthology series Black Mirror entitled "Playtest", and numerous television commercials and public service announcements.
Trachtenberg's work in television is equally impressive, with notable credits including the series premiere episode of The Boys, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video in July 2019, and the premiere episode of the Peacock series The Lost Symbol, where he also served as an executive producer in 2021.
As he continues to build his repertoire, Trachtenberg has several upcoming projects in the works, including directing the fifth installment in the Predator film franchise and a TV series adaptation of the classic novel Waterworld. With his diverse range of projects and impressive credentials, Dan Trachtenberg is undoubtedly a filmmaker to watch in the years to come.
