Steve Anderson (director)
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.
Steve Anderson | |
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 Steve Anderson in 2013 | |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Nazareth College |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Known for | The Big Empty Fuck The River Murders |
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.[1] He worked as a cameraman for WXXI-TV.[1]
Career
Steve Anderson gained experience in filmmaking while directing documentary films for PBS.[2] One of these productions for PBS titled Safe Haven earned him recognition with a Peabody Award in 1987.[1][2] In 1989, Anderson moved to Los Angeles, California.[2] He worked for CNN in California.[1]
Anderson made his feature film directorial debut in 2003 with the film The Big Empty starting Daryl Hannah and Jon Favreau.[3][4]
He directed the documentary film Fuck, which features commentary by a variety of individuals, including Kevin Smith, Steven Bochco, Janeane Garofalo, Chuck D., Ron Jeremy, Bill Maher, Michael Medved, Alan Keyes, Judith Martin, Drew Carey, Alanis Morissette, Ice-T, Pat Boone, and Billy Connolly.[5][6][7]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Director | Writer | Producer | Other | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Big Empty | Yes | Yes | |||
| 2004 | Promised Land | Yes | ||||
| 2005 | Fuck | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Voice actor |
| 2011 | The River Murders | Yes | Yes | |||
| 2013 | This Last Lonely Place | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2018 | White Orchid | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
Awards
| Year | Work | Award | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Safe Haven, PBS documentary film | Peabody Award | Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia | Won[1][2] |
| 2003 | The Big Empty | Sonoma Valley Film Festival Audience Award for Best Feature | Sonoma Valley Film Festival | Won[1] |
| 2004 | Promised Land | Golden Leopard | Locarno International Film Festival | Nominated[8] |
| 2012 | The River Murders | Festival Award: Best Feature Film | Hoboken International Film Festival | Won[9] |
References
- Doser, Mike (2003). "Also playing... Local boy makes good (film)". Rochester City Newspaper. Rochester, New York. Retrieved June 7, 2013.
- Garner, Jack (Gannett News Service) (January 9, 2007). "What did they say? Swear word is focus of new documentary". USA Today. Arlington, Virginia. p. ARC.
- Garner, Jack (January 4, 2007). "'Naughty word' intrigues Pittsford grad". Democrat and Chronicle. Rochester, New York: Gannett Company. Retrieved April 25, 2013.
- Punter, Jennie (December 1, 2006). "Four Letters, Two Stars". The Globe and Mail. Canada: CTVglobemedia Publishing Inc. p. R17; Section: The Globe Review 7; film.
- French, Karl (February 11, 2009). "The slow road to revelation". The Financial Times. The Financial Times Ltd. Retrieved April 17, 2013.
- Garner, Jack (January 5, 2007). "'F---: The Documentary'". Democrat and Chronicle. Gannett. Retrieved April 17, 2013.
- Baumgarten, Marjorie (December 1, 2006). "F*ck". The Austin Chronicle. Austin Chronicle Corp. Retrieved April 17, 2013.
- "Awards for Promised Land". IMDb. IMDb.com, Inc. 2013. Retrieved June 7, 2013.
- "Awards for The River Murders". IMDb. IMDb.com, Inc. 2013. Retrieved June 7, 2013.