History of Jake Schreier in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 8, 2025

Jake Schreier is an American film director known for his work in both independent and mainstream cinema. He co-founded Waverly Films and later joined Park Pictures, marking his feature film debut with "Robot & Frank" in 2012. Schreier gained further recognition for directing the film adaptation of John Green's novel, "Paper Towns," released in 2015. More recently, he has ventured into the superhero genre, directing the Marvel Studios film "Thunderbolts*" scheduled for release in 2025.

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1981: Birth of Jacob Stacey Schreier

In 1981, Jacob Stacey Schreier was born. He is an American director.

2006: Joined Park Pictures

In 2006, Jake Schreier joined Park Pictures, a Brooklyn-based filmmaking collective.

2008: Publication of Paper Towns

In 2008, the novel Paper Towns by John Green was published. This book was later adapted into a film directed by Jake Schreier.

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2012: Release of Robot & Frank

In 2012, Jake Schreier released his first feature film, Robot & Frank.

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2012: Release of Robot & Frank and Sundance Award

In 2012, Schreier released his first feature film, Robot & Frank, which won the Alfred P. Sloan Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. The film received critical acclaim.

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July 24, 2015: Release of Paper Towns film adaptation

On July 24, 2015, the film adaptation of John Green's book, Paper Towns, directed by Jake Schreier, was released.

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2015: Release of Paper Towns

In 2015, Jake Schreier released Paper Towns, an adaptation of the 2008 novel of the same name by John Green.

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2016: Schreier directed performance footage for Chance the Rapper

In 2016, Jake Schreier directed special performance footage for Chance the Rapper, which was later used in the concert film Magnificent Coloring World.

2021: Release of Magnificent Coloring World

In 2021, Chance the Rapper released Magnificent Coloring World, a concert film made from performance footage directed by Jake Schreier in 2016.

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June 2022: Hired to direct Thunderbolts*

In June 2022, Jake Schreier was hired to direct the Marvel Studios superhero Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film Thunderbolts*. The film received highly positive reviews.

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