Lance Bangs
Lance Bangs

Lance Bangs

Directing

53 years oldSacramento, California, USABorn 9/8/1972

Lance Bangs (born September 8, 1972) is an American filmmaker, documentarian, and music video director who has created videos for Sonic Youth, Nirvana, Green Day, the Arcade Fire, the Shins, The Thermals, Belle & Sebastian, Menomena, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, R.E.M., Mike Watt, Death Cab for Cutie, The Black Keys, Kanye West, and Pavement. He directed the David Cross film Let America Laugh. Bangs has also been heavily involved in the filming and production of MTV's Jackass television series and its subsequent movies.

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Biography

Lance Bangs (born September 8, 1972) is an American filmmaker, documentarian, and music video director who has created videos for Sonic Youth, Nirvana, Green Day, the Arcade Fire, the Shins, The Thermals, Belle & Sebastian, Menomena, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, R.E.M., Mike Watt, Death Cab for Cutie, The Black Keys, Kanye West, and Pavement. He directed the David Cross film Let America Laugh. Bangs has also been heavily involved in the filming and production of MTV's Jackass television series and its subsequent movies.

Known For

Filmography

2026

Jackass: Best and Last
Jackass: Best and Last
Movie
as Self

2025

Pavements
Pavements
Movie
Producer
Pavements
Pavements
Movie
Additional Photography
Pavements
Pavements
Movie
Second Unit Director
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
TV
Thanks1 Episode

2024

Ceremony Rohnert Park: Live From Hollywood
Ceremony Rohnert Park: Live From Hollywood
Movie
Director
Eric André Live Near Broadway
Eric André Live Near Broadway
Movie
Director

2023

Todd Barry: Domestic Shorthair
Todd Barry: Domestic Shorthair
Movie
Director
The Elephant 6 Recording Co.
The Elephant 6 Recording Co.
Movie
as Self
The Elephant 6 Recording Co.
The Elephant 6 Recording Co.
Movie
Producer
Jay Larson: Sounds Like Bruce
Jay Larson: Sounds Like Bruce
Movie
Director
We Are Fugazi from Washington, D.C.
We Are Fugazi from Washington, D.C.
Movie
as Self
History of the World: Part II
History of the World: Part II
TV
as Lance1 Episode
History of the World: Part II
History of the World: Part II
TV
Director3 Episodes

2022

Alyssa Limperis: No Bad Days
Alyssa Limperis: No Bad Days
Movie
Director
Jackass 4.5
Jackass 4.5
Movie
as Self
Jackass 4.5
Jackass 4.5
Movie
Cinematography
Jackass Forever
Jackass Forever
Movie
as Self
Moses Storm: Trash White
Moses Storm: Trash White
Movie
Director

2021

Milford
Milford
Movie
as Mechanic

2019

Michelle Wolf: Joke Show
Michelle Wolf: Joke Show
Movie
Director
At the Video Store
At the Video Store
Movie
as Self
David Cross: Oh Come On
David Cross: Oh Come On
Movie
Director
Sonic Youth: Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth: Daydream Nation
Movie
Director
Sonic Youth: Daydream Nation
Sonic Youth: Daydream Nation
Movie
Producer

2018

Filmed on Pixel 3
Filmed on Pixel 3
Movie
Cinematography
Julian McCullough: Maybe I'm a Man
Julian McCullough: Maybe I'm a Man
Movie
Executive Producer
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers
Movie
Director

2017

Jen Kirkman: Just Keep Livin'?
Jen Kirkman: Just Keep Livin'?
Movie
Director

2016

Better Things
Better Things
TV
Director3 Episodes
Hannibal Buress: Comedy Camisado
Hannibal Buress: Comedy Camisado
Movie
Director

2015

I'm Brent Morin
I'm Brent Morin
Movie
Director
Crash Test: With Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer
Crash Test: With Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer
Movie
Director
Bridget Everett: Gynecological Wonder
Bridget Everett: Gynecological Wonder
Movie
Director
Jen Kirkman: I'm Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine)
Jen Kirkman: I'm Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine)
Movie
Director
Kyle Kinane: I Liked His Old Stuff Better
Kyle Kinane: I Liked His Old Stuff Better
Movie
Director

2014

Chelsea Peretti: One of the Greats
Chelsea Peretti: One of the Greats
Movie
Director
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5
Movie
Cinematography
Her: The Untitled Rick Howard Project
Her: The Untitled Rick Howard Project
Movie
as Self
Her: The Untitled Rick Howard Project
Her: The Untitled Rick Howard Project
Movie
Director
Her: The Untitled Rick Howard Project
Her: The Untitled Rick Howard Project
Movie
Producer
Breadcrumb Trail
Breadcrumb Trail
Movie
Director
Breadcrumb Trail
Breadcrumb Trail
Movie
Producer
Todd Barry: The Crowd Work Tour
Todd Barry: The Crowd Work Tour
Movie
Director
Her: Love in the Modern Age
Her: Love in the Modern Age
Movie
Director
Her: Love in the Modern Age
Her: Love in the Modern Age
Movie
Producer

2013

N/A
Nantucket Film Festival's 2nd Comedy Roundtable
Movie
Director
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Movie
Director of Photography
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Movie
Camera Operator
Marc Maron: Thinky Pain
Marc Maron: Thinky Pain
Movie
Director
John Hodgman: RAGNAROK
John Hodgman: RAGNAROK
Movie
Director

2012

All Noncombatants Please Clear the Set
All Noncombatants Please Clear the Set
Movie
Director
Loiter Squad
Loiter Squad
TV
Executive Producer31 Episodes

2011

N/A
Inside Portlandia
Movie
Director
N/A
Inside Portlandia
Movie
Producer
N/A
Sting: Rough, Raw & Unreleased: Live at Irving Plaza
Movie
Director
N/A
Sting: Rough, Raw & Unreleased: Live at Irving Plaza
Movie
Cinematography
Nirvana: Live at the Paramount
Nirvana: Live at the Paramount
Movie
Editor
N/A
An Intimate Portrait of the Art of Puppeteering
Movie
Director
Jackass 3.5
Jackass 3.5
Movie
Jackass 3.5
Jackass 3.5
Movie
Writer
Jackass 3.5
Jackass 3.5
Movie
Cinematography
The Making of 'Jackass 3D'
The Making of 'Jackass 3D'
Movie
Director
Portlandia
Portlandia
TV
as Lance Bangs1 Episode
Portlandia
Portlandia
TV
1 Episode
Portlandia
Portlandia
TV
Director2 Episodes

2010

Jackass 3D
Jackass 3D
Movie
as Self
Jackass 3D
Jackass 3D
Movie
Writer
N/A
Maurice at the World's Fair
Movie
Director
David Cross: Bigger and Blackerer
David Cross: Bigger and Blackerer
Movie
Director
N/A
Ecstatic Peace Archives
Movie
Director
The Vampire Attack
The Vampire Attack
Movie
Documentation & Support
The Lazarus Effect
The Lazarus Effect
Movie
Director
The Lazarus Effect
The Lazarus Effect
Movie
Cinematography

2009

Where the Wild Things Are
Where the Wild Things Are
Movie
Thanks
N/A
Collaborators
Movie
Director
Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak
Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak
Movie
as Himself
Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak
Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak
Movie
Director
Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak
Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak
Movie
Camera Operator
How to Blow Up a Helicopter (Ayako's Story)
How to Blow Up a Helicopter (Ayako's Story)
Movie
Cinematography
N/A
Family Portrait
Movie
Director
N/A
Family Portrait
Movie
Producer
N/A
Family Portrait
Movie
Cinematography
N/A
Family Portrait
Movie
Camera Operator

2008

The Black Keys: Live at the Crystal Ballroom
The Black Keys: Live at the Crystal Ballroom
Movie
Director
Passaic Mosaic
Passaic Mosaic
Movie
Director
Passaic Mosaic
Passaic Mosaic
Movie
Producer
Jackassworld.com: 24 Hour Takeover
Jackassworld.com: 24 Hour Takeover
Movie
Director of Photography

2007

The Making of 'Jackass 2.5'
The Making of 'Jackass 2.5'
Movie
as Self
The Making of 'Jackass 2.5'
The Making of 'Jackass 2.5'
Movie
Director

2006

The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'
Movie
as Self (uncredited)
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'
Movie
Director
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'
Movie
Producer
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'
The Making of 'Jackass Number Two'
Movie
Camera Operator
Jackass Number Two
Jackass Number Two
Movie
as Self
Jackass Number Two
Jackass Number Two
Movie
Writer
September in Brooklyn: The Making of Block Party
September in Brooklyn: The Making of Block Party
Movie
Producer
Death Cab for Cutie: Directions
Death Cab for Cutie: Directions
Movie
Director

2005

The Work of Director Mark Romanek
The Work of Director Mark Romanek
Movie
Co-Producer
The Work of Director Mark Romanek
The Work of Director Mark Romanek
Movie
Director
Jackass Presents: Murderball
Jackass Presents: Murderball
Movie
Director
Screaming Masterpiece
Screaming Masterpiece
Movie
Director of Photography

2004

Nirvana: With the Lights Out
Nirvana: With the Lights Out
Movie
Director
Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Tell Me What Rockers to Swallow
Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Tell Me What Rockers to Swallow
Movie
Director
Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Tell Me What Rockers to Swallow
Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Tell Me What Rockers to Swallow
Movie
Producer
Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Tell Me What Rockers to Swallow
Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Tell Me What Rockers to Swallow
Movie
Cinematography
I've Been Twelve Forever: The Work of Director Michel Gondry
I've Been Twelve Forever: The Work of Director Michel Gondry
Movie
Director
Sonic Youth: Corporate Ghost
Sonic Youth: Corporate Ghost
Movie
Producer
Sonic Youth: Corporate Ghost (The Videos: 1990-2002)
Sonic Youth: Corporate Ghost (The Videos: 1990-2002)
Movie
Director

2003

David Cross: Let America Laugh
David Cross: Let America Laugh
Movie
Director
The Work of Director Michel Gondry
The Work of Director Michel Gondry
Movie
Director of Photography
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)
R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.)
Movie
Director
The Work of Director Chris Cunningham
The Work of Director Chris Cunningham
Movie
Director
The Work of Director Spike Jonze
The Work of Director Spike Jonze
Movie
Director of Photography
The Work of Director Spike Jonze
The Work of Director Spike Jonze
Movie
Director
The Work of Director Spike Jonze
The Work of Director Spike Jonze
Movie
Producer
Belle & Sebastian: Fans Only
Belle & Sebastian: Fans Only
Movie
Director
Jackass Backyard BBQ
Jackass Backyard BBQ
Movie
Additional Camera

2002

Jackass: The Movie
Jackass: The Movie
Movie
as Self
Pavement: Slow Century
Pavement: Slow Century
Movie
Director
Pavement: Slow Century
Pavement: Slow Century
Movie
Producer
Pavement: Slow Century
Pavement: Slow Century
Movie
Director of Photography
Pavement: Slow Century
Pavement: Slow Century
Movie
Editor
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'
Movie
as Self
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'
Movie
Director
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'
Movie
Producer
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'
Movie
Camera Operator
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'
The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie'
Movie
Editor
Run Ronnie Run
Run Ronnie Run
Movie
as Gay Conspiracy Technician

2001

Green Day: International Supervideos!
Green Day: International Supervideos!
Movie
Director
N/A
Jeff Mangum Live at Jittery Joe's
Movie
Director

2000

An Intimate Portrait of the Art of Background Driving
An Intimate Portrait of the Art of Background Driving
Movie
as Himself
An Intimate Portrait of the Art of Background Driving
An Intimate Portrait of the Art of Background Driving
Movie
Director
An Intimate Portrait of the Art of Background Driving
An Intimate Portrait of the Art of Background Driving
Movie
Editor
An Intimate Portrait of the Art of Background Driving
An Intimate Portrait of the Art of Background Driving
Movie
Camera Operator

1999

Pavement: Live In Seattle, 1999 & Live In Manchester, 1999
Pavement: Live In Seattle, 1999 & Live In Manchester, 1999
Movie
Director
Torrance Rises
Torrance Rises
Movie
Director
Torrance Rises
Torrance Rises
Movie
Cinematography

1996

New Adventures in Hi-Fi Stereophonic on Film
New Adventures in Hi-Fi Stereophonic on Film
Movie
Director
New Adventures in Hi-Fi Stereophonic on Film
New Adventures in Hi-Fi Stereophonic on Film
Movie
Editor

1995

Fugazi: Capitol Theater
Fugazi: Capitol Theater
Movie
Director
R.E.M.: Rough Cut
R.E.M.: Rough Cut
Movie
Production Assistant