Biography
Having directed one video for The Lemonheads while still with the band, Peretz went on helm seven more, including all six videos from their successful 1992 album "It's a Shame About Ray" (their first without his musical participation). Peretz also directed videos for other Boston artists and friends like Juliana Hatfield and Superchunk. Next came "Jimmy the Cabdriver", a collaborative effort by Peretz, director Clay Tarver, and actor Donal …
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Career Milestones
| Helmed the MTV Award-winning video's Big Me by the Foo Fighters and the scathing Popular by Nada Surf | ||
1986 | Played bass in the Boston-based rock band, The Lemonheads | |
1989 | Directed first music video for The Lemonheads' song Mallo Cup | |
1991 | After graduating Harvard, moved to New York to work in film production | |
1992 | Continued directing music videos for, The Lemonheads after his split from the band; helmed their 1992 hit It's a Shame About Ray | |
1994 | Collaborated with director Clay Tarver and actor Donal Logue to direct the "Jimmy the Cabdriver" promos (aired on MTV) | |
1998 | Feature film directorial debut, the independent "First Love, Last Rites" | |
2001 | Directed second feature, the digitally-shot "The Chateau", starring Paul Rudd and Donal Logue | |
2007 | Helmed the comedy, "The Ex" starring Zach Braff and Jason Bateman | |
Awards
1998 | Rotterdam International Film Festival for FIPRESCI Award in First Love, Last Rites |
1998 | Rotterdam International Film Festival for VPRO Tiger Award For Feature Length Film in First Love, Last Rites |