Stephen Groo

Stephen Groo

Personal Details

Biography

Stephen Groo, a renowned film director, hails from Artesia, California, and embarked on his educational journey at Brigham Young University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts in the year 2000.

With an impressive career spanning 21 years, Stephen has successfully produced over 200 films, solidifying his reputation as a prolific and accomplished director.

One of his most notable projects is the feature film "Unexpected Race," which boasts an all-star cast, including the talented Jack Black and Jon Heder. The film was completed in 2016 and has since received widespread acclaim.

In addition to his feature film work, Stephen has also ventured into the realm of documentary filmmaking, with his documentary, "The Insufferable Groo," being showcased at the prestigious Sheffield Doc/Fest in England in 2018.

Furthermore, "Unexpected Race" received a special screening at the Sydney Underground Film Festival in Australia, also in 2018, further cementing its status as a standout film in the industry.

Stephen's dedication to his craft has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the coveted Best Director award at the Scorpiusfest in 2019.

As Stephen continues to push the boundaries of his creative vision, he is currently seeking distribution for his masterpiece, "Unexpected Race," with the goal of bringing it to a global audience.

In his personal life, Stephen is a devoted husband to Sherry Groo and proud father of four sons.

Career

2021
2019
3 Wishes
3 Wishes as Wish Giver
2011
Rubi
Rubi as Henry
2009
150 Miles
150 Miles as Deputy
2008
The Artifact
The Artifact as Patrick
2006
Challenge of Faith
Challenge of Faith as Jason Quinn
2005
2003
2001
New Breed
New Breed as Derek
The YenRi
The YenRi as Russell
2021
Time to Duel
Time to Duel as Director, Writer
2019
3 Wishes
3 Wishes as Director, Writer
2018
Unexpected Race
Unexpected Race as Director, Writer
Secrets in the Woods
Secrets in the Woods as Director, Writer
2011
Rubi
Rubi as Director, Writer
Street Fighter: Enter Vega
Street Fighter: Enter Vega as Director, Writer
2009
150 Miles
150 Miles as Director, Writer
2008
The Artifact
The Artifact as Director
2006
Challenge of Faith
Challenge of Faith as Director, Writer
2005
The Seedling
The Seedling as Director, Writer
2004
The Campout
The Campout as Director, Writer
2003
Unexpected Race
Unexpected Race as Director, Writer
2001
New Breed
New Breed as Director, Writer
The YenRi
The YenRi as Director, Writer