Daniel Scheinert

Daniel Scheinert

Birth : 1987-06-07, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

History

Daniel Scheinert is best known as the redneck half of the writing/ directing duo DANIELS along with Daniel Kwan. Together they won Best Director at Sundance 2016 for their feature film Swiss Army Man, and Best Director at the MTV VMAs 2014 for “Turn Down for What.” Scheinert was born and raised in Alabama, and plays the titular role in his latest film, The Death of Dick Long because the screenwriter Billy Chew dared him to.

Profile

Daniel Scheinert
Daniel Scheinert
Daniel Scheinert
Daniel Scheinert

Movies

Everything Everywhere All at Once
Writer
An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save what's important to her by connecting with the lives she could have led in other universes.
Everything Everywhere All at Once
District Manager
An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save what's important to her by connecting with the lives she could have led in other universes.
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Producer
An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save what's important to her by connecting with the lives she could have led in other universes.
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Director
An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save what's important to her by connecting with the lives she could have led in other universes.
Omniboat: A Fast Boat Fantasia
Writer
Chronicling the life of Lay'n Pipe, a 47 foot TopGun Cigarette speedboat, from its conception through the end of human civilization. It's not just a speedboat ride, it's a Miami adventure.
Omniboat: A Fast Boat Fantasia
Director
Chronicling the life of Lay'n Pipe, a 47 foot TopGun Cigarette speedboat, from its conception through the end of human civilization. It's not just a speedboat ride, it's a Miami adventure.
The Death of Dick Long
Dick Long
Dick died last night, and Zeke and Earl don’t want anybody finding out how. That’s too bad though, cause news travels fast in small-town Alabama.
The Death of Dick Long
Producer
Dick died last night, and Zeke and Earl don’t want anybody finding out how. That’s too bad though, cause news travels fast in small-town Alabama.
The Death of Dick Long
Director
Dick died last night, and Zeke and Earl don’t want anybody finding out how. That’s too bad though, cause news travels fast in small-town Alabama.
Swiss Army Man
Writer
Alone on a tiny deserted island, Hank has given up all hope of ever making it home again. But one day everything changes when a dead body washes ashore, and he soon realizes it may be his last opportunity to escape certain death. Armed with his new “friend” and an unusual bag of tricks, the duo go on an epic adventure to bring Hank back to the woman of his dreams.
Swiss Army Man
Director
Alone on a tiny deserted island, Hank has given up all hope of ever making it home again. But one day everything changes when a dead body washes ashore, and he soon realizes it may be his last opportunity to escape certain death. Armed with his new “friend” and an unusual bag of tricks, the duo go on an epic adventure to bring Hank back to the woman of his dreams.
The Pound Hole
Director
During a night at the strangest club on earth, DJ Douggpound learns the very real dangers of texting while DJing.
Interesting Ball
Daniel
A red ball bounces past a cafe and a couple folks’ houses and then goes to the beach.
Interesting Ball
Writer
A red ball bounces past a cafe and a couple folks’ houses and then goes to the beach.
Interesting Ball
Director
A red ball bounces past a cafe and a couple folks’ houses and then goes to the beach.
Possibilia
Writer
Alex Karpovsky and Zoe Jarman star as a young couple contemplating breaking up. You witness the events from any of 16 different perspectives.
Possibilia
Director
Alex Karpovsky and Zoe Jarman star as a young couple contemplating breaking up. You witness the events from any of 16 different perspectives.
Broomshakalaka
Executive Producer
Denny Boffa wants to save viewers time with his new invention: an all-in-one multi-purpose broom tool called the Broomshakalaka. But when things go violently wrong on set, Denny is the one running out of time.
Broomshakalaka
Director
Denny Boffa wants to save viewers time with his new invention: an all-in-one multi-purpose broom tool called the Broomshakalaka. But when things go violently wrong on set, Denny is the one running out of time.
Pockets
Writer
A homeless bum, bored of eating the same food every night, promises his girlfriend a special dinner. He plans to take her out with money robbed from a passing stranger. But the bum’s in for a surprise when the man he targets for his mugging turns out to have special – and hilarious – powers.
Pockets
A homeless bum, bored of eating the same food every night, promises his girlfriend a special dinner. He plans to take her out with money robbed from a passing stranger. But the bum’s in for a surprise when the man he targets for his mugging turns out to have special – and hilarious – powers.
Pockets
Director
A homeless bum, bored of eating the same food every night, promises his girlfriend a special dinner. He plans to take her out with money robbed from a passing stranger. But the bum’s in for a surprise when the man he targets for his mugging turns out to have special – and hilarious – powers.
My Best Friend's Wedding/My Best Friend's Sweating
A groom's best friend comes to his aid on his wedding day with unexpected consequences.
My Best Friend's Wedding/My Best Friend's Sweating
Writer
A groom's best friend comes to his aid on his wedding day with unexpected consequences.
My Best Friend's Wedding/My Best Friend's Sweating
Director
A groom's best friend comes to his aid on his wedding day with unexpected consequences.
Puppets
Producer
A film about puppets, the creative process, and how conflict can end in resolution.
Puppets
A film about puppets, the creative process, and how conflict can end in resolution.
Puppets
Writer
A film about puppets, the creative process, and how conflict can end in resolution.
Puppets
Director
A film about puppets, the creative process, and how conflict can end in resolution.
Dogboarding
Writer
Grab the old dog, hit the park and get some gnarly hang time, bro. Sick pups!
Dogboarding
Director
Grab the old dog, hit the park and get some gnarly hang time, bro. Sick pups!
Happy Holidays
Writer
A loving family gather around the Christmas tree to open presents, but things may not be all rosey from a different perspective.
Happy Holidays
Director
A loving family gather around the Christmas tree to open presents, but things may not be all rosey from a different perspective.
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special
Editor
Join Messers Heidecker and Wareheim for an exciting winter holiday that's taking the world by storm with the Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special.
Fast
Director
A balls to the wall action film about Fast, the fastest person alive, who is also named Fast.
Tides of the Heart
A pair of friends sit on a bench and discuss their hopes and dreams when things take an unexpected turn.
Tides of the Heart
Writer
A pair of friends sit on a bench and discuss their hopes and dreams when things take an unexpected turn.
Tides of the Heart
Director
A pair of friends sit on a bench and discuss their hopes and dreams when things take an unexpected turn.
Swingers
Vince Vaughn
Sometimes giving a dude a simple push on a swing isn't so simple after all.
Swingers
Writer
Sometimes giving a dude a simple push on a swing isn't so simple after all.
Swingers
Director
Sometimes giving a dude a simple push on a swing isn't so simple after all.
Trust
Story
A quick story about an office worker named Sydney discovering the joys of team building exercises.
Trust
Writer
A quick story about an office worker named Sydney discovering the joys of team building exercises.
Trust
Director
A quick story about an office worker named Sydney discovering the joys of team building exercises.
I'm Nostalgic
Editor
A portrait of Sarah and Michael from two strangers who know nothing about the other, to two strangers who know everything about each other. At once hilarious and heartbreaking this short film attempts to show just an ounce of the ambiguity, joy, and heartbreak of youthful love.
I'm Nostalgic
Director
A portrait of Sarah and Michael from two strangers who know nothing about the other, to two strangers who know everything about each other. At once hilarious and heartbreaking this short film attempts to show just an ounce of the ambiguity, joy, and heartbreak of youthful love.
Danger: High Voltage
Very easily the greatest feature film ever created. Chuck Cutter is having one hellofa rough ass day, but hell that aint new. I mean come on, he's Chuck Cutter.
G-Man’s Big Case #1
Thanks
Glenn “G-Man” Adkins is forced off a case he’s become too close to.