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Darren Aronofsky (born February 12 , 1969 in Brooklyn , New York ) is an American Film Director , Screenwriter and Film Producer . EARLY LIFE Aronofsky was born in the Brooklyn borough of New York City to Abraham "Abe" Aronofsky and Charlotte, both school teachers. His father taught science and was a dean at Bushwick High School . He graduated Edward R. Murrow High School early then backpacked around the Middle East , Europe and Guatemala for six months. In 1987 he entered Harvard University and studied Anthropology , live action Film and Animation . His senior thesis film, ''Supermarket Sweep'', starred his fellow student and friend Sean Gullette . It was a finalist in the 1991 Student Academy Awards. He graduated in 1991 with honors. Next, he attended the AFI Conservatory and graduated with an M.F.A. degree in 1992. FEATURES ''π'' See Also: π (film) In 1996 Aronofsky began developing the concept for his first feature film "'' π ''", a psychological Sci-fi thriller. After the ''π'' script received positive reactions from friends, he began production. The film re-teamed Aronofsky with Sean Gullette , who played the lead. During production, Aronofsky and crew realized they didn't have enough money to complete the film. Associate Producer Scott Franklin came up with the idea to raise completion funds by asking every person they knew for $100. Later in production certain individuals put in more cash, which let Aronofsky complete the film. After ''π'' was completed (with a budget somewhere around $60,000), it premiered at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival and Aronofsky won the Directing Award. The film was picked up by distributor Artisan Entertainment and released in selected cities. The film later won an Independent Spirit Award and the Open Palm. Original $100 investors were said to be subsequently re-paid with $150. ''π'' featured use of the SnorriCam , one of Aronofsky's trademarks. ''Batman'' After ''. Christian Bale even said that he was about to sign on to the project just before it stalled in 2002. After Aronofsky's project failed, Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer developed and completed '' Batman Begins '' in which Bale did eventually play the title role. ''Requiem for a Dream'' See Also: Requiem for a Dream One of Aronofsky's favorite books is Hubert Selby Jr. 's '' Last Exit To Brooklyn ''. While editing ''π'', producer Eric Watson convinced Aronofsky to read another Selby book, ''Requiem for a Dream'', which Aronofsky had actually started reading years before but never finished. He was moved by the novel and wanted to film an adaptation, quickly beginning work on the script with Selby. Aronofsky pulled no punches in delivering a relentless and disturbing movie of hopes and dreams shattered and lives laid waste by drug addiction. The film was a clinical depiction of the depths to which some people will sink to in the hope of attaining their dreams. The film premiered at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival and was greeted by a 13 minute standing ovation. It was released in the United States in October, 2000. Ellen Burstyn was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance as Sara Goldfarb. ''The Fountain'' See Also: The Fountain (film) Aronofsky next commenced writing an original screenplay entitled "The Last Man", later changed to "The Fountain" to star Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett . In 2002, days away from the start of filming, Pitt pulled out due to "creative differences", and the film collapsed. Sets were auctioned off once Warner Bros. Productions shut down filming. Warner Bros. however, decided to simply shelve the project and keep it as an option, so long as Aronofsky could find the proper cast. In 2005, The Fountain was resurrected with Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz. ''The Fountain'' was released in the United States on November 22, 2006. It was released on DVD in the United States and Canada on May 15, 2007. FUTURE PROJECTS On January 17 2007 Comingsoon.net reported that Aronofsky had signed on to direct '''', the tale of the rise of Boston boxer "Irish" Micky Ward , who nabbed the world lightweight title with the help of his once down-and-out half-brother Dicky, who became a trainer. The film is expected to star Matt Damon and Mark Wahlberg . Filming is reported to begin early summer in Massachusetts. Other future projects that Aronofsky has been linked to include the Biblical story of Noah's Ark , in which the title character would be portrayed as an alcoholic1, an adaptation of Theodore Roszak 's novel '' Flicker '', Dan Simmons ' novel '' Song Of Kali '' and ''Black Flies'' which is based on the novel ''Safelight'' by Shannon Burke, however, Aronofsky denies any involvement with '' Lone Wolf And Cub '' and '' Flicker '' in an interview by the AV Club.http://www.avclub.com/content/node/55490/2 He has also mentioned in an interview with a Film website that he is developing an action movie that harkens back to the action movies of the 80's specifically the ones with a jungle theme, and cited Predator and the Rambo movies as the influences. TRADEMARKS
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PERSONAL LIFE Aronofsky is engaged to . Aronofsky is an Atheist .http://aronofksy.tripod.com/interview20.html REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINKS Websites
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