| Steve Anderson | |
|---|---|
 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 |
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. 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.
He directed the documentary film Fuck, which features commentary by a variety of celebrities.
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 |
| 2003 | The Big Empty | Sonoma Valley Film Festival Audience Award for Best Feature | Sonoma Valley Film Festival | Won |
| 2004 | Promised Land | Golden Leopard | Locarno International Film Festival | Nominated |
| 2012 | The River Murders | Festival Award: Best Feature Film | Hoboken International Film Festival | Won |
See also
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.
