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| File:ConstanceMarks.jpg Constance Marks | |
| Born | Constance Marks January 1, 1900 |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, director |
| Years active | 197?–present |
| Spouse | James J. Miller (1??5–present) |
| Website | http://constancemarks.com |
Constance Marks Constance Marks (Producer, Director) is an award-winning independent documentary filmmaker. She is the founder and president of Constance Marks Productions, Inc., a documentary production company based in New York City. Marks began her filmmaking career over 30 years ago as an assistant editor for the renowned Cinema Verite pioneers, David and Albert Maysles.
Marks’ critically acclaimed films have been shown theatrically, broadcast widely, and garnered numerous awards. Her productions include: RETURN TO APPALACHIA which aired on PBS, LET’S FALL IN LOVE; A SINGLES WEEKEND AT THE CONCORD HOTEL which was selected by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences as one of the outstanding documentaries of the year, and GREEN CHIMNEYS — a full-length documentary feature film which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and aired on HBO. Marks has produced numerous films focusing on important social issues including homelessness, the elderly, experimental charter schools and substance abuse recovery residences.
Biography
[edit]Constance Marks (born month, day year) is an American director and producer. She has directed several films, including list films She is married to award-winning cinematographer James J. Miller. She lives and works in New York City. She has a production company Constance Marks Productions, Inc.
Film Producer
[edit]Constance Marks (Producer, Director) is an award-winning independent documentary filmmaker. She is the founder and president of Constance Marks Productions, Inc., a documentary production company based in New York City. Marks began her filmmaking career over 30 years ago as an assistant editor for the renowned Cinema Verite pioneers, David and Albert Maysles. Marks’ critically acclaimed films have been shown theatrically, broadcast widely, and garnered numerous awards. Her productions include: RETURN TO APPALACHIA which aired on PBS, LET’S FALL IN LOVE; A SINGLES WEEKEND AT THE CONCORD HOTEL which was selected by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences as one of the outstanding documentaries of the year, and GREEN CHIMNEYS — a full-length documentary feature film which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and aired on HBO. Marks has produced numerous films focusing on important social issues including homelessness, the elderly, experimental charter schools and substance abuse recovery residences.
Awards
[edit]- Sundance Film Festival, 1997
- Green Chimneys documentary, Producer / Director
- Taos Talking Pictures Festival, First Prize, Best Film, 1997
- Documentary, Green Chimneys, Producer / Director, Won Taos Land Grant Award
- San Francisco International Film Festival, Golden Gate Award, 1997
- Documentary, Green Chimneys, Producer / Director
- Bermuda International Film Festival
- 1998 Special Mention, Producer / Director
- Cinequest San Jose Film Festival
- 1998 WonBest Documentary, Producer / Director
- Denver International Film Festival
- 1997 Won Special Jury Prize
Filmography
[edit]Director
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Award nominations | Award wins | Notes |
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| 1969 | Old Paint | Short film | ||
| title | note | |||
| title 2 | Short film | |||
| 1977 | Grand Theft Auto | Also writer |
Television
[edit]| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | title | Writer/Director |
| 1980 | title | Director/Executive producer |
| 1987 | title | Director/Executive producer |
References
[edit]List of films at the 2011 Sundance Fi m_Festival see: Being Elmo: A Pupeteer's Journey ==