Tim
Story has proven himself as an adept storyteller, whose
films combine compassion, and humor infused with
adrenaline. Possessing a unique insight into people and all
of their real flaws and quirks, Story uses this, and a
passion for telling stories and developing characters, to
bring the wide range of human emotion on-screen.
Currently, Story is executive producer of
“12th
Man”
and is set to direct the “Fantastic Four”
sequel slated for 2007 release. This is a follow-up to
“Fantastic Four” for 20th Century Fox, in which
he brought the beloved Marvel Comics series to life. Having
been a fan of “The Fantastic Four” comics his
whole life, Story jumped at the chance to helm the film
adaptation. Starring Jessica Alba, Michael Chiklis, Chris
Evans and Julian McMahon, the film released in July 2005.
Story’s acclaimed feature studio debut,
“Barbershop,” was released in September 2002 by
MGM. Starring Ice Cube, Anthony Anderson, Cedric the
Entertainer, Troy Garity and Eve, the film proved to be a
box office hit, spawning a sequel, a spin-off film, and a
television series to date.
Prior to “Barbershop,” Story completed two
feature length films - “The Firing Squad” and
“One of Us Tripped” - which he wrote, directed,
produced, edited and even financed himself. “One of
Us Tripped” was winner of the Black Filmmaker’s
Hall of Fame Film Festival.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Tim Story was introduced to
filmmaking at a very early age. At age 12, he inherited an
8mm camera from his older brother, and realized his passion
lay behind the camera. He was often seen around his
neighborhood making silent movies, recruiting family and
friends to play the characters in his stories.
In high school, Story’s love of storytelling gained
an additional outlet as he began a career in music, rapping
with Ice T’s Rhyme Syndicate. Story’s rap
group, TDF, was in the process of signing a record deal
with Warner Bros. Records, when a neighborhood rival
fatally shot one of the members. After the tragedy, Story
switched creative gears and began producing and directing
talent shows and variety musicals. Story also had
aspirations of enrolling in USC’s prestigious film
program and honing his skills as a filmmaker, which he made
a reality.
After film school, Story worked at an independent record
label, where he was able to combine his passion for film
and music by directing his first music video. He has since
gone on to direct dozens of music videos for such cutting
edge acts as N’Sync, Tyrese, and Jon B, among others.
Story and his writing partner Brian Buccellato have
completed several dramas that are currently being developed
as future projects. He is currently developing
“Society Cab” with Tom Hanks’
Universal-based company, Playtone. Story lives in Los
Angeles with his family.
