Przemyslaw Reut, a Polish filmmaker, was born in Warsaw, Poland. He pursued a degree in journalism at Warsaw University and later honed his filmmaking skills at the prestigious School of Visual Arts in New York City.
During the mid-1990s, Reut was involved in the production of hip-hop music videos for renowned artists Rought Riders and Wu Tang Clan. His student film, Close-up, marked a significant milestone as the first feature-length movie produced at SVA.
Reut's subsequent film, Paradox Lake, garnered widespread recognition and accolades, including selection in the dramatic competition at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. The film received numerous awards worldwide, including the Independent Spirits Award, Best Feature Film at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival, Best Audience Award at the New Horizons and Athens Film Festivals, and top honors at the Milan Independent Film Festival for Best Director and Best Screenplay.
In recent years, Reut has worked as a director, cinematographer, and editor on various commercial and art projects across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Notable projects include his collaboration with the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw.
Reut has also been actively involved in the development of computer-generated imagery (CGI) and its integration into independent cinema. He is currently working on two feature-length films: African Vinyl, a refugee drama set in southern France, and Keyman, a crime drama set in New York City.
