Arem

And while at first I wasn't sure that a video game director should be jumping into features with a story on this scale, I was humbled by the fact that Arem was responsible for directing, casting and engineering all of the actors for the game, which included 50 Cent, Barry Pepper, Kevin McKidd, Keith David, Billy Murray and Lance Henriksen.

Video Game Director Keith Arem Called to Duty on Frost Road « FirstShowing.net 2009

Once this project starts casting we'll be sure to let you know who Arem casts.

Video Game Director Keith Arem Called to Duty on Frost Road « FirstShowing.net 2009

Where does it say that Arem is writing the screenplay...oh wait.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Director To Make Feature Film Debut | /Film 2009

Arem also wrote the script for Frost Road, and going along with the recent trend of package deals for intellectual property, he is also developing this as a graphic novel with co-creator Brandon Humphreys.

Video Game Director Keith Arem Called to Duty on Frost Road « FirstShowing.net 2009

Game developer Infinity Ward contracted Arem as their talent director - responsible for directing, casting, and engineering all actors for the game including 50 Cent, Barry Pepper, Kevin McKidd, Keith David, Billy Murray and Lance Henriksen.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Director To Make Feature Film Debut | /Film 2009

Arem directed CoD's 2 & 4 so you know that he can pull together a coherent story when one is presented in front of him.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Director To Make Feature Film Debut | /Film 2009

Arem wrote the script and FROST ROAD is concurrently in development as a graphic novel with co-creator Brandon Humphreys and artwork by Christopher Shy Art Director, CONAN.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Director To Make Feature Film Debut | /Film 2009

In this case Jason is right, Arem was the Voice Director, so it's not like he oversaw the entire project.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Director To Make Feature Film Debut | /Film 2009

In addition his history as an award-winning director and producer of video games, Arem is also a best-selling author and graphic novelist.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Director To Make Feature Film Debut | /Film 2009

In addition to Modern Warfare 2, Arem has also worked on other such cinematic video games as Lord of the Rings, Spider-Man, Rainbow Six, Silent Hill, Prince of Persia and Ghost Recon, and he has high hopes for the future of video game directors like him to progress to feature films as well: I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to bring the skills I've honed in the game industry to the big screen.

Video Game Director Keith Arem Called to Duty on Frost Road « FirstShowing.net 2009