An American filmmaker born in 1988, he began his career as an intern on Terrence Malick's films. He gained attention with his debut feature "Krisha" (2015), which was based on a short film and starred his family members. Known for his distinctive storytelling and visual style, he followed up with "It Comes at Night" (2017) and "Waves" (2019), exploring themes of family and trauma. His work is characterized by intense performances and an intimate approach to filmmaking.