Dean Fleischer Camp Explained

Dean Fleischer Camp
Birth Place:United States
Education:New York University (BFA)
Years Active:2008–present

Dean Fleischer Camp[1] [2] [3] is an American film director, film producer, screenwriter and film editor.[4] He created the Marcel the Shell with Shoes On short films with Jenny Slate,[5] [6] [7] whom he was married to from 2012 to 2016. He also directed and starred in the feature film of the same name, which he co-wrote with Slate and Nick Paley.[8] For their work in the feature film, Fleischer Camp and Paley were nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Editing at the 38th Independent Spirit Awards.[9] Fleischer Camp was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 95th Academy Awards.[10] He also directed the 2016 documentary Fraud.[11]

In July 2022, it was announced that Fleischer Camp would direct the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch for Disney.[12] [13] [14] [15]

Early life

Fleischer Camp is a graduate of the New York University Tisch School of the Arts.[16] He grew up in Henrico County, Virginia and graduated from Douglas S. Freeman High School.[17]

Personal life

In September 2012, Fleischer-Camp married actress Jenny Slate.[18] The pair announced their separation in May 2016. They collaborated on the Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, on both the books, the short films, and later the 2021 feature film.

Filmography

Film

YearTitlewidth=65 Directorwidth=65 Producerwidth=65 WriterNotes
2016FraudDocumentary
2021Marcel the Shell with Shoes OnAlso editor and actor (as "Dean")
2025Lilo & StitchPost-production

Television

YearTitlewidth=65 Directorwidth=65 Writerwidth=65 EditorNotes
2010SuperegoTV movie
2014Thank You Very Much with Host Jack Antonoff
Rubberhead
2015Better. Dumber. Faster. with Kurt BraunohlerTV special
2019The BibleTV short

Short film

YearTitlewidth=65 Directorwidth=65 Producerwidth=65 Writerwidth=65 DoPwidth=65 Editor
2008Steven
2009Science Fair (Or: Migratory Patterns &<br>the Flight of the March Brown Mayfly)
Fashion Kills!
Reality Boom
2010Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
2011Marcel the Shell with Shoes on, Two
2012Smile
2013We Do Not Belong
2014Catherine
Marcel the Shell with Shoes on, Three
2016Hospital Head Doctor

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sim. Jonathan. Interview: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On Director Dean Fleischer Camp on Marcel's Origin. June 28, 2022. Comingsoon.net. December 21, 2022.
  2. Web site: Grobar. Matt. 'Marcel The Shell With Shoes On': Dean Fleischer Camp & Jenny Slate On Daring To Hope With A24 Film, Potential For A Sequel & The Kind Of Children's Show Slate Wants To Host – Q&A. July 13, 2022. Deadline Hollywood. December 21, 2022.
  3. Web site: Minow. Nell. Charming Enthusiasm and Inherent Heartbreak: Dean Fleischer Camp on Marcel the Shell with Shoes On. July 18, 2022. RogerEbert.com. December 21, 2022.
  4. Web site: Smart. Jack. Marcel The Shell director Dean Fleischer Camp embraces the art of earnestness. June 22, 2022. The A.V. Club. December 21, 2022.
  5. Web site: Donnelly. Elizabeth. Jenny Slate and Dean Fleischer-Camp on 'Marcel the Shell' and How Art Can Change Your Life. November 6, 2014. Flavorwire. December 21, 2022.
  6. News: Lubitz. Rachel. Jenny Slate and Dean Fleischer-Camp talk their beloved creation, Marcel the Shell. November 2, 2014. The Durango Herald. December 21, 2022.
  7. Web site: Kohn. Eric. 'Marcel the Shell': Why Jenny Slate and Dean Fleischer Camp Declined Studio Offers and Made a Secret Movie Instead. September 5, 2021. IndieWire. December 21, 2022.
  8. Web site: Hullender. Tatiana. Dean Fleischer-Camp Interview: Marcel The Shell With Shoes On. June 25, 2022. Screen Rant. December 21, 2022.
  9. Web site: D'Alessandro. Anthony. Spirit Award Noms 2023: 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Leads & Will Vie For Best Picture With 'Bones And All', 'Our Father, The Devil', 'Tár' & 'Women Talking'. November 22, 2022. Deadline Hollywood. December 21, 2022.
  10. Web site: Nordyke . Hilary Lewis,Kimberly . Lewis . Hilary . Nordyke . Kimberly . 2023-01-24 . Oscars: Full List of Nominations . 2023-01-25 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.
  11. Ziemba. Christine N.. Director Dean Fleischer-Camp on Fraud and Chicanery. December 10, 2016. Paste. December 21, 2022.
  12. Web site: Lambert. Harper. 'Lilo & Stitch' Live-Action Disney Remake Sets 'Marcel the Shell' Director Dean Fleischer Camp. July 14, 2022. TheWrap. December 21, 2022.
  13. Web site: Mishra. Shrishty. 'Lilo and Stitch' Live-Action Adaptation Taps 'Marcel the Shell' Director Dean Fleischer Camp. July 14, 2022. Collider. December 21, 2022.
  14. Rubin. Rebecca. Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' Live-Action Remake Hires 'Marcel the Shell' Director. July 14, 2022. Variety. December 21, 2022.
  15. Web site: Booth. Kaitlyn. Dean Fleischer Camp to Direct The Live-Action Remake of Lilo & Stitch. July 14, 2022. Bleeding Cool. December 21, 2022.
  16. Dean Fleischer-Camp & Jenny Slate. Filmmaker. December 21, 2022.
  17. News: Lohmann. Bill. Lohmann: Henrico native's animated 'Marcel' movie debuts at The Byrd. July 19, 2022. Richmond Times-Dispatch. December 21, 2022.
  18. News: Killoran . Ellen . The Rise and Fall and Rise of Jenny Slate . . May 25, 2011 . June 19, 2011.