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Jonathan Rach
Jonathan Rach is an award-winning Documentary and Feature Film writer
director, who is recognized for his vision and passion for storytelling. Early on he pursued hobbies such as concert promoting and
stage designs, for which he had his submitted stage designs used for such
touring acts as David Bowie and Nine Inch Nails.
Jonathan started working as a filmmaker for Nine Inch Nails by writing,
directing, and editing a documentary about the band entitled Closure. The
film went on to sell triple platinum in video sales and began the launch
of his documentary career. He has since worked on filmmaking projects
with such clients including David Bowie, Janes Addiction, A Perfect
Circle, Lou Reed, Les Claypool, Janet Jackson, Neil Young, Third Eye
Blind, Audioslave, Lollapalooza, The Warped Tour, and Axl Rose.
Jonathan wrote and directed his first Feature Film debut entitled The
Horror of Barnes Folly; a comedy horror mentored by Matt Stone of South
Park. The film received fourteen film festival awards including 5 best
picture awards. The ultra-low budget film beat out million-dollar
productions proving Jonathan has what it takes when it comes to
filmmaking. Will Ferrell who was familiar with the production identified
the director having “sensibility” as the reason for the ultra-low budget
film to have so much success.
Jonathan has tackled a diversity of subjects such as a documentary on the
Asian Tsunami with creative writing and directing in the genre of
mocumentaries as he did with Les Claypool’s Electric Apricot working with
Matt Stone from South Park. He wrote and directed The Warped Tour
Documentary chronicling the nineteen-ninety’s alternative and punk rock
scene and changes to the concert music world.
Jonathan has also photographed artist on tour with his work with Nine
Inch Nails having a popular fan base. His shots of the band have become
iconic capturing pivotal moments in music history. He recently found a
collection of lost images that will be on display for fans and collectors
alike to enjoy.
Jonathan currently resides in Los Angeles and enjoys writing, directing,
and producing. He is recognized for having an innovative way of
storytelling with visuals, music, a sense of humor and a whole lot of
heart.