Steve Anderson (director) explained

Steve Anderson
Nationality:American
Alma Mater:Nazareth College
Occupation:Film director
Years Active:1987 - present
Known For:The Big Empty
Fuck
The River Murders

Steve Anderson is an American film director, writer, and producer. After graduating with an undergraduate degree from Nazareth College in Rochester, New York, he gained experience as a television cameraman. He made documentary films for PBS, and won a Peabody Award for Safe Haven in 1987. He moved to Los Angeles, California in 1989 and worked for CNN.

Anderson made his feature film directorial debut in 2003 with The Big Empty starring Daryl Hannah and Jon Favreau. He directed the documentary film Fuck, which features commentary by a variety of individuals, including Kevin Smith, Steven Bochco, Janeane Garofalo, Bill Maher, Drew Carey, and Alanis Morissette.

Early life and education

Anderson was raised in Pittsford, New York.[1] He received an undergraduate degree from Nazareth College in Rochester, New York. He worked as a cameraman for WXXI-TV.

Career

Steve Anderson gained experience in filmmaking while directing documentary films for PBS. One of these productions for PBS titled Safe Haven earned him recognition with a Peabody Award in 1987. In 1989, Anderson moved to Los Angeles, California. He worked for CNN in California.

Anderson made his feature film directorial debut in 2003 with the film The Big Empty.[2] [3]

He directed the documentary film Fuck, which features commentary by a variety of celebrities.[4] [5] [6]

Filmography

Year Film width=65 Writer !width=65 Producer !width=65 Other !Notes
2003The Big Empty
2004Promised Land
2005FuckVoice actor
2011The River Murders
2013This Last Lonely Place
2018White Orchid

Awards

Year Work Award Organization Result
1987Safe Haven, PBS documentary filmPeabody AwardHenry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia[7]
2003The Big EmptySonoma Valley Film Festival Audience Award for Best FeatureSonoma Valley Film Festival
2004Promised LandGolden LeopardLocarno International Film Festival[8]
2012The River MurdersFestival Award: Best Feature FilmHoboken International Film Festival[9]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Also playing... Local boy makes good (film) . June 7, 2013. Rochester City Newspaper. Rochester, New York. Mike. Doser. 2003.
  2. News: 'Naughty word' intrigues Pittsford grad. April 25, 2013. January 4, 2007. Jack. Garner. Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester, New York. Gannett Company.
  3. News: The Globe and Mail. Canada. December 1, 2006. Four Letters, Two Stars. Jennie. Punter. R17; Section: The Globe Review 7; film. CTVglobemedia Publishing Inc..
  4. News: The slow road to revelation. The Financial Times. April 17, 2013. Karl. French. February 11, 2009. The Financial Times Ltd..
  5. News: Jack. Garner. 'F---: The Documentary'. Democrat and Chronicle. January 5, 2007. April 17, 2013. Gannett.
  6. News: Marjorie. Baumgarten. The Austin Chronicle. F*ck. April 17, 2013. December 1, 2006. Austin Chronicle Corp..
  7. News: Jack (Gannett News Service). Garner. USA Today. Arlington, Virginia. January 9, 2007. What did they say? Swear word is focus of new documentary. ARC.
  8. News: Awards for Promised Land. June 7, 2013. 2013. IMDb. IMDb.com, Inc. .
  9. News: Awards for The River Murders. June 7, 2013. 2013. IMDb. IMDb.com, Inc. .