Akiva Schaffer
Directing
Akiva Schaffer (born December 1, 1977) is an American filmmaker. He began his career as a writer for Saturday Night Live and a member of The Lonely Island, a sketch-comedy troupe that first found success on the Internet, which includes Andy Samberg and Jorma Taccone. He majored in film at University of California, Santa Cruz. He is best known for directing the films Hot Rod (2007), Popstar (2016), and the reboot of The Naked Gun (2025).
Behind the camera
2025The Naked Gun
Director & Writer
2022Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
Director
2019The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience
Director & Writer
2017Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special
Director
2016Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Director & Writer
2012The Watch
Director
2009Saturday Night Live: The Best of Amy Poehler
Director
2009SNL Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas
Director
2008Extreme Movie
Writer
2007Hot Rod
Director
2006Awesometown
Director & Writer
2005Football Town
Director & Writer
2003Regarding Ardy
Director & Writer
2001White Power
Director & Writer