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Germany Roland Emmerich is an international film director, producer, and screenwriter known for creating blockbuster science fiction and disaster films that have generated over $3 billion globally.
Emmerich joined the advisory board of Flimmer, a marketing agency and film trailer maker that was originally launched with director Kreuzpaintner.
Lexus served as the official automotive partner for Emmerich's science fiction disaster film 'Moonfall'.
Roland Emmerich was honored at the 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles, an event supported by various corporate partners including Citi, Discovery Life, MLB, NFL, and Omnicom.
Emmerich is developing and executive-producing a live-action 'Space Nation' TV series, which is part of a larger transmedia IP including an MMORPG and spinoff games.
Lionsgate acted as a key partner and North American distributor for Emmerich's $140M sci-fi film 'Moonfall'.
Chinese outfit Huayi served as the main financier for Roland Emmerich's 'Moonfall'.
AGC Studios was a key international partner for Roland Emmerich's 'Moonfall'.
Directed a one-minute commercial titled "Infinite Possibilities" for DaimlerChrysler.
Roland Emmerich was born on November 10, 1955, in Stuttgart, West Germany. He initially pursued painting and sculpting, then studied production design at the Munich Film and Television School. His career trajectory shifted after viewing ‘Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope’ (1977), leading him to enroll in the school’s film director program. His student film, ‘The Noah’s Ark Principle’ (1984), premiered at the 1984 Berlin Film Festival and was subsequently sold to over 20 countries. In 1985, he co-founded Centropolis Film Productions, later Centropolis Entertainment, with his sister Ute Emmerich, marking his early commitment to film production and direction.
Emmerich made his Hollywood directorial debut with ‘Universal Soldier’ (1992). He then collaborated with Dean Devlin, who became his writing and producing partner until 2000. Their partnership yielded major successes, starting with ‘Stargate’ (1994), which achieved significant commercial success and led to a media franchise. His next film, ‘Independence Day’ (1996), became one of the highest-grossing films of its time globally, further cementing Emmerich’s reputation for creating large-scale, effects-driven cinema. He continued this trend with films like ‘Godzilla’ (1998), ‘The Patriot’ (2000), ‘The Day After Tomorrow’ (2004), ‘2012’ (2009), and ‘Moonfall’ (2022). Emmerich is recognized for his contributions to the global entertainment industry through his visually impactful productions.
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