Eric Larson is a writer and filmmaker.
Originally from Wisconsin, he earned a degree in journalism and began his career as a reporter in New York City, writing articles and producing videos for outlets such as Mashable, BuzzFeed, and GQ.
He now works as a freelance director / creative director, where he's made commercials and creative campaigns for brands like Google, Casper, Nike, Amazon Fashion, and the LGBT Center of New York. His advertising work has garnered accolades from Awwwards, FWA, and D&AD, among others.
His first narrative short film, "Check the Locks" (2022), won "Best Director" at the Oregon Screams Film Festival and "Best Lead Performance - Shorts" at the Nightmares Film Festival.
Official Selection
The Clogging
Coney Island Film Festival
Brooklyn, New York
2024
Official Selection
The Clogging
Jim Thorpe International Film Festival
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
2024
WINNER: Best Of Show
The Clogging
Austin Revolution Film Festival
Austin, Texas
2024
Nominated: Best Short Screenplay
The Clogging
Nightmares Film Festival
Columbus, Ohio
2023
Nominated: Best Director
Check The Locks
Oregon Screams Film Festival
Portland, Oregon
2023
Official Selection
Check The Locks
West Chester Film Festival
West Chester, Pennsylvania
2023
Nominated: Best Film
Check The Locks
Bute Street Film Festival
Luton
2023
Official Selection
Check The Locks
Paris In The Dark
Paris
2023
Official Selection
Check The Locks
Paris In The Dark
Paris
2023
Official Selection
Check The Locks
Shockfest Film Festival
New York, NY
2022
Official Selection
Check The Locks
Fright Lake Film Festival
Salt Lake City, Utah
2022
Official Selection
Check The Locks
Pittsburgh Moving Picture Festival
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2022
Official Selection
Check The Locks
New York International Short Film Festival
New York, New York
2022
Official Selection
Check The Locks
Nightmares Film Festival
Columbus, Ohio
2022
Best Trailer
Check The Locks
All Around FIlms - Berlin
Berlin
Semi-Finalist
Check The Locks
DUMBO Film Festival
Brooklyn, NY
Silver Award for Best Horror
Check The Locks
Hollywood Independent Filmmaker Awards
Los Angeles, CA
Best Trailer
Check The Locks
RED Movie Awards
Reims
Nominee - Best Producer
Check The Locks
IndieX Film Fest
Los Angeles, CA
Outstanding Achievement - First-Time Director
Check The Locks
IndieX Film Fest
Los Angeles, CA
Outstanding Achievement - Editing
Check The Locks
IndieX Film Fest
Los Angeles, CA
Nominated - Best First-Time Director
Check The Locks
Indie Short Fest
Los Angeles, CA
Outstanding Achievement - Best Original Score
Check The Locks
Indie Short Fest
Los Angeles, CA
Best Sound Design - August 2022
Check The Locks
Indie Short Fest
Los Angeles, CA
Best Producer - August 2022
Check The Locks
Indie Short Fest
Los Angeles, CA
Best Trailer - August 2022
Check The Locks
Indie Short Fest
Los Angeles, CA
Silver Award - Best First-Time Director
Check The Locks
Independent Shorts Awards
Los Angeles, CA
Silver Award - Best Editing
Check The Locks
Independent Shorts Awards
Los Angeles, CA
Best Horror Short - August 2022
Check The Locks
Independent Shorts Awards
Los Angeles, CA
Official Nominee
Check The Locks
Montreal International Film Festival
Montreal, QC
Best Trailer
Check The Locks
Cannes World Film Festival
Cannes
Best First-Time Filmmaker
Check The Locks
Cannes World Film Festival
Cannes
Best Paranormal Film
Check The Locks
Cannes World Film Festival
Cannes
Best Horror
Check The Locks
New York Film Awards
New York, NY
Best First-Time Director
Check The Locks
New York Film Awards
New York, NY
Best Indie Short
Check The Locks
New York Film Awards
New York, NY
Best Trailer
Check The Locks
New York Film Awards
New York, NY
Best Screenplay
Check The Locks
New York Film Awards
New York, NY
Best Picture
Check The Locks
New York Film Awards
New York
Best Lead Performance - Shorts
Check The Locks
Nightmares Film Festival
Columbus, OH
Birth City
Kaukauna, WI
Current City
Brooklyn, NY
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