Eric McGinty

Eric McGinty is half French/half American and Wallabout (2014) is his feature debut as a writer-director. He has also directed short films, including The Mitten, starring Vivian Bang. Previously, Eric worked extensively as a first assistant director, often collaborating with French directors, including Luc Besson (Léon: The Professional), Cedric Klapisch, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Rachid Bouchareb, and the American Sundance Grand Jury prizewinner Jonathan Nossiter (Sunday). Eric began his career working in theatre and dance in Paris as an actor and stage manager. He grew up in Paris and Washington, D.C., attended the American School of Paris and the Sorbonne, and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, where he concentrated his studies in film and literature.