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Judy Lieff Dance Director, producer Deaf Jam A Film By Judy Lieff Made-By-Hand, LLC and the Independent Television Service (ITVS), 2011 PBS Independent Lens (U.S. broadcast premiere): Nov. 3, 2011 PBS interview with Judy Lieff |
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Joel Thome Music Inside the Perfect Circle: The Odyssey of Joel Thome A documentary by Chris Pepino True Form Pictures, 2011 Winner, Audience Award, 2011 DocMiami International Film Festival (nominated for Most Inspirational Documentary Award); Official selection: 2011 New Jersey Film Festival (premiere): Sept. 2011 |
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Jem Cohen Film Producer, director, cinematographer, editor Still from Anne Truitt, Working (2009) Official selection, 2011 Sundance Film Festival (New Frontier Shorts, Jan. 2011); International Film Festival Rotterdam (Jan. 26–Feb. 6, 2011) jemcohenfilms.com |
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Alex Orlovsky Film Co-producer, with Jamie Patricof and Lynette Howell Blue Valentine (2009) Directed by Derek Cianfrance Starring Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams, Mike Vogel, John Doman, and Faith Wladyka Official selection: 2010 Festival de Cannes (Un Certain Regard) and Sundance Film Festival The Weinstein Company theatrical release: Dec. 31, 2010 |
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Ina Mayhew Theatre Design/Technology Production designer For Colored Girls (2010) Directed by Tyler Perry Based on the Obie Award–winning play by Ntozake Shange Starring Janet Jackson, Thandie Newton, Whoopi Goldberg, Phylicia Rashad, Anika Noni Rose, Loretta Devine, Kimberly Elise, and Kerry Washington Lionsgate theatrical release: Nov. 2010 |
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Alan McIntyre Smith Film Chief lighting technician Drunkboat (2010) Directed and co-written by Bob Meyer Starring John Malkovich, John Goodman, Dana Delany, Jim Ortlieb and Jacob Zachar Winner, 2010 NHFF Audience Choice Narrative; Official selection, Chicago International Film Festival (premiere): Oct. 2010 web.mac.com/durmast/ |
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David Wells Acting Actor (Mr. Baxter) Otis E. (2010) Written and directed by Jeffrey Daniel Phillips Starring Kevin Durand, Tammy Trull, James Gammon, Marina Sitris, David Diaan, and Peter Stormare Official selection, Hollywood Film Festival (premiere): Oct. 2010 |
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Christopher McCann Acting Actor (Mr. Ullman) Afterschool (2008) Written and directed by Antonio Campos Starring Ezra Miller, Jeremy Allen White, Michael Stuhlbarg, Addison Timlin, Rosemarie Dewitt, Gary Wilmes, and Christopher McCann Official selection: 2008 Festival de Cannes (Un Certain Regard), 2008 Berlin, 2008 New York, and 2009 SXSW Film Festivals; Special Jury Prize for Experimental Narrative, 2009 Nashville Film Festival; New York Times Critics’ Pick IFC Films theatrical release: Oct. 2009 Mpi Home Video release (DVD): Sept. 2010 |
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David Gideon Acting Actor (Mayor) The Other Guys (2010) Directed and co-written by Adam McKay Starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg Columbia Pictures theatrical release: Aug. 2010 www.davidgideon.com |
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Alan McIntyre Smith Film Additional cinematography Beautiful Darling: the Life and Times of Candy Darling, Andy Warhol Superstar (2010) Written and directed by James Rasin Golden Hugo for Best Documentary, 2010 Chicago International Film Festival; Official selection, Berlin Film Festival (premiere): Feb. 2010 web.mac.com/durmast/ |
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Tim McCann Film Director Runaway (2006) Starring Aaron Stanford, Robin Tunney, Melissa Leo, and Terry Kinney Official selection: Toronto International and Tribeca Film Festivals; Best Feature Film, Austin Film Festival E1 Entertainment Distribution release (DVD): Dec. 2009 www.timmccannfilm.com |
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Christopher McCann Acting Actor (Freund von Mimi) Das Vaterspiel / Kill Daddy Goodnight (2009) Directed and co-written by Michael Glawogger Starring Helmut Köpping, Sabine Timoteo, Ulrich Tukur, and Christian Tramitz Premiere, Berlin Film Festival: Feb. 2009 Official release date: Nov. 2009 |
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Christopher McCann Acting Actor (Joe Fisher) American Violet (2008) Directed by Tim Disney Starring Nichole Beharie, Tim Blake Nelson, Will Patton, Michael OKeefe, and Xzibit, with Charles S. Dutton and Alfre Woodard New York Times Critics’ Pick; Heartland Truly Moving Picture Award; Audience Award, Best Feature Film, Mill Valley Film Festival Samuel Goldwyn Films theatrical release: April 2009 Blu-ray and DVD release: Oct. 2009 |
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Alan McIntyre Smith Film Additional cinematography The New Twenty (2008) Directed and co-written by Chris Mason Johnson Starring Nicole Bilderback, Colin Fickes, Andrew Wei Lin, Ryan Locke, Karen Olivo, Thomas Sadowski, Bill Sage, and Terry Serpico Timeout NY Critic’s Pick Premiere, Focus on Four: New Directors Spotlight series, Outfest (Los Angeles): July 2008 WolfeVideo.com DVD release: July 2009 web.mac.com/durmast/ |
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David Wells Acting Actor (Principal) Miss March (2009) Written and directed by Zach Cregger and Trevor Moore Starring Zach Cregger, Trevor Moore, Raquel Alessi, Molly Stanton, and Craig Robinson Fox Searchlight theatrical release: March 2009 20th-Century Fox Home Entertainment Blu-ray and DVD release: July 2009 |
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Santo Loquasto Theatre Design/Technology Production designer Whatever Works (2009) Written and directed by Woody Allen Starring Ed Begley, Jr., Patricia Clarkson, Larry David, Conleth Hill, Michael McKean, and Evan Rachel Wood Official selection–opening night film, Tribeca Film Festival Sony Pictures Classics theatrical release: June 2009 |
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Alan McIntyre Smith Film Cinematography Out of the Fog: A Journey of the Mind (2009) Written and directed by Maya Batash Starring Maya Batash, Francis Dumaurier, and Robert Farrior Winner, Best First Film: Thailand, Heart of England, and South Africa International Film Festivals Premiere, Heart of England Int’l Film Festival: June 2009 web.mac.com/durmast/ |
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Alan McIntyre Smith Film Cinematography Pre “The First Aftermath Comedy” (2009) Written and directed by Steven Tanenbaum Starring Kristen Abate, Kevin Breznahan, and Chris Cipriano Winner, Outstanding Cast Performance, 2009 Action on Film Festival; Official selection: 2009 Filmstock International Film Festival (UK), Indiefest, and Great Lakes Festival Urban Riff Production release: June 2009 web.mac.com/durmast/ |
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Alan McIntyre Smith Film Cinematography Lonely Joe (2009) Written and directed by Michael Coonce Starring Erica Leerhsen, Peter Speach, and David Fine Winner, Best New Thriller: 2009 Bare Bones International and Buffalo Niagara Film Festivals NuFilm Entertainment release (DVD): May 2009 web.mac.com/durmast/ |
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Tim McCann Film Director The Poker Club (2008) Starring Johnathon Schaech, Johnny Messner, Loren Dean, Judy Reyes, Lori Heuring, and Michael Risley SONY Screen Gems release (DVD): April 2009 www.timmccannfilm.com |
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Jill Echo Acting Cast member (TAKE Dance assistant director) A Year With TAKE Dance: A Film by Damian Eckstein (2009) Featuring Takehiro “TAKE” Ueyama, Jill Echo, and the TAKE Dance Company Winner, Best Dance Documentary, 2009 New York International Independent Film Festival; Official selection: 23rd International Singapore Film Festival, European 2009 Punch Festival, 2009 Columbia County Film Festival Theatrical premiere (NYC): March 2009 |
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Jem Cohen Film Co-producer, director, camera, editor Evening’s Civil Twlight in Empires of Tin (2008) 16mm and dv footage, 100 min. Premiere, Vienna International Film Festival: Oct. 2008 Constellation and Vienna Int’l Film Festival release (DVD): Jan. 2009 www.jemcohenfilms.com |
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Jason Pine Media, Society, and the Arts Script/content director, host An Emergent Second Life (2008) Directed by Bianca Ahmadi Produced in collaboration with Paper Tiger Television Air date, Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN) and Brooklyn Community (BCAT): Dec. 2008 |
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Iris Cahn and Deanna Kamiel Film Co-producer, editor; Co-producer Dean and Me: Roadshow of an American Primary (2008) Directed by Heath Eiden Featuring Howard Dean, Al Franken, Michael Moore, Ted Kennedy, Walter Mondale, Hillary Clinton, Alexandra Pelosi, and many others First screening, Vermont International Film Festival: Oct. 2008 |
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Ina Mayhew Theatre Design/Technology Production designer Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns (2008) Directed by Tyler Perry Starring Angela Bassett, Jenifer Lewis, David Mann, and Tyler Perry Lionsgate theatrical release: March 2008 Lionsgate Home Entertainment release (DVD): July 2008 |
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J.D. Zeik Film and Dramatic Writing Screenwriter, associate producer Pistol Whipped (2008) Directed by Roel Reiné Starring Steven Seagal, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Lance Henriksen, Arthur J. Nascarella, and Blanchard Ryan Sony Pictures Home Entertainment release (DVD): March 2008 |
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Jem Cohen Film Co-producer, director, camera, editor Building a Broken Mousetrap: The Ex in New York (2006) 16mm and dv footage; made in collaboration with Matt Boyd Touch & Go Records release (DVD): Jan. 2008 www.jemcohenfilms.com |
Updated Dec. 2, 2011