Born in 1991, this American filmmaker gained recognition with his breakout debut feature "Searching" in 2018, a thriller told entirely through computer screens. Before venturing into feature films, he worked at Google, creating short films for the company. Raised in San Jose, California, he attended the USC School of Cinematic Arts. Known for his innovative storytelling techniques, he followed up with the 2020 suspense film "Run," further establishing his reputation in the thriller genre.