J. Christian Jensen, Oscar nominee, discusses his film and the creative process Sam Reamer February 23, 2015 0 Comments J. Christian Jensen recently gained national attention for his Oscar nominated documentary short film, White Earth, a film that he created as his Stanford thesis film. The film follows three children... Read More »
Poignant ‘Hotel 22′ about homelessness in Silicon Valley screens at Sundance Will Ferrer January 29, 2015 1 Comment Elizabeth Lo’s “Hotel 22” is a poetic and frequently poignant glimpse into life aboard the Silicon Valley’s only overnight bus service. Though “Hotel 22” –– currently screening at this... Read More »
Founder of documentary film program, professor emeritus Henry S. Breitrose, dies at 78 Katherine Carr October 6, 2014 0 Comments Henry S. Breitrose, Ph.D. ’66, who taught the history of film and film aesthetics for more than five decades at Stanford and founded Stanford's documentary film program, died Oct. 2 at his campus... Read More »
Film Review: “At Berkeley” Gillie Collins January 17, 2014 0 Comments According to columnist Gillie Collins, renowned documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman has done it again -- and, this time, his focus is closer to home. Wiseman’s 38th documentary, “At... Read More »
Jaime Meltzer discusses his new ‘Freedom Fighters’ documentary Katie Kramon May 13, 2013 0 Comments Assistant Professor of Art and Art History Jamie Meltzer has directed four documentary films to date and recently raised $31,520 through Kickstarter for a fifth, entitled “Freedom Fighters.”... Read More »