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Daniel Boyd (filmmaker)

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Daniel Boyd
Born (1956-09-14) September 14, 1956 (age 68)
Martinsburg, West Virginia, U.S.
Occupation(s)Filmmaker, author, professor
Notable workChiller, Carbon
Websitedanielboyd.com

Daniel Boyd (born September 14, 1956) is an American filmmaker, author, and communications professor.[1] He currently teaches at West Virginia State University, has hosted writing workshops, and received a Fulbright Fellowship in 1998.[2][3]

Boyd is known for his work with Troma Entertainment directing films such as Chillers, which was primarily funded through state grants.[4][5] Boyd retired from directing in 2005.

Bibliography

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  • Death Falcon vs. The Zombie Slug Lords (2008)[6]
  • Chillers[7]
  • Volume 1, 2012
  • Volume 2, 2013
  • Carbon (Caliber Comics, 2014)[8][9][10]
  • Salt (TBA)

Filmography

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Year Film Director Producer Writer Actor Notes
1987 Chillers Yes Yes Yes Yes [11][12][13]
1990 Strangest Dreams: Invasion of the Space Preachers Yes Yes Yes Yes [14][15]
2006 Paradise Park Yes Yes Yes No
2003 Red Salt & Reynolds Yes Yes No No Documentary short
2003 Attrition No No Yes No
2005 Ghosts of Green Bottom Yes Yes No No TV documentary short
2010 Secrets of the Valley, History of Natue Americans in the Kanawha Valley No Yes No No

Appearances

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References

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  1. ^ Williamson, Jerry Wayne; Arnold, Edwin T. (1994). Interviewing Appalachia: The Appalachian Journal Interviews, 1978-1992. Univ Tennessee Press. pp. 424–443. ISBN 9780870498220. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  2. ^ "W.Va. professor becomes graphic novelist". Herald Mail. Archived from the original on October 8, 2015. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  3. ^ Forinash, Danny (August 5, 2005). "Take two: Filmmaker Daniel Boyd leaves his camera to begin retired life as a pro wrestler". The State Journal (subscription required). Archived from the original on March 1, 2016. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  4. ^ Oden, Ike (September 12, 2012). "TROMA-TIC ANTHOLOGY HORROR FILM CHILLERS ARRIVES ON DVD". JoBlo.com. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  5. ^ Albright, Brian (2012). Regional Horror Films, 1958-1990: A State-by-State Guide with Interviews. McFarland. p. 313. ISBN 9780786472277. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  6. ^ Breen, Tom (December 14, 2008). "W.Va. filmmaker takes on zombies, comic genre". Sunday Gazette-Mail (subscription required). Archived from the original on February 25, 2016. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  7. ^ "WVSU Professor, Students Create New Graphic 'Chillers' Novel". The Charleston Gazette (Charleston, WV) (subscription required). April 24, 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2015.[permanent dead link‍]
  8. ^ "'Carbon' Mines Balance between Entertainment and Current Issue". Northern Virginia Magazine. October 22, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  9. ^ "Daniel Boyd's graphic novel "Carbon"". NewsOK. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  10. ^ Imbrogno, Douglas (May 18, 2014). "Graphic Novel 'Carbon' Captures Coalfield Issues". Sunday Gazette-Mail (subscription required). Archived from the original on February 29, 2016. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  11. ^ Taylor, Lauren (August 14, 2012). "[BD Review] 'Chillers' Is So Awful, It's Fantastic". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  12. ^ "AICN HORROR looks at MODUS ANOMALI! HIDDEN! MUNGER ROAD! 100 GHOST STREET: THE RETURN OF RICHARD SPECK! MOMMY'S LITTLE MONSTER! BEYOND THE BLACK RAINBOW! Plus a look back at CHILLERS!". AICN. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  13. ^ Hendricks, Marina (September 26, 2004). "New Release: 'Chillers' steps into the present on DVD". Sunday Gazette-Mail (subscription required). Archived from the original on February 25, 2016. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  14. ^ "Invasion Of The Space Preachers (review)". TV Guide. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  15. ^ Williamson, J.W. (1992). "Hillbilly with attitude". Film Comment. 28 (1): 39. Archived from the original on October 6, 2015. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  16. ^ "Rocket Boys Festival LLC - 2016 Rocket Boys WV Film Festival". www.rocketboysfestival.com. Archived from the original on May 27, 2016. Retrieved May 23, 2016.
  17. ^ REPORTER, Cody Neff REGISTER-HERALD (October 4, 2015). "Into the wild blue yonder: Rockets launched in Beckley as part of festival". Beckley Register-Herald. Retrieved May 23, 2016.
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