Elliot Greenebaum
| Elliot Greenebaum | |
|---|---|
| Residence | Brooklyn, New York |
| Nationality | United States |
| Alma mater |
Amherst College New York University |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Notable work | Assisted Living |
| Home town | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Awards |
Sundance Film Festival Gen Art Film Festival Slamdance Film Festival Woodstock Film Festival Savannah Film Festival |
Elliot Greenebaum (born 1977) is an American film writer and director, best known for his award-winning debut movie, Assisted Living.[1] He also appeared in the role of Chip Wright in the 1990 Disney TV movie A Mom for Christmas.
Background
Greenebaum was born in Louisville, Kentucky and entered New York University Film School after majoring in philosophy at Amherst College. He took a two-year hiatus from NYU to expand on what was originally intended to be a short film, shooting the film in an assisted living facility in his hometown, using actors as well as the residents of the facility.[1][2]
Grenebaum was 22 when he began shooting his debut project. The film won awards at several film festivals before its theatrical release in February 2005.[3]
His political work as a filmmaker includes US senate campaigns and advocacy groups like Rock the Vote,[4] and includes such works as the 20-part video series Republican Sex And Marriage Advice spoofing the attitudes of Republicans.[5]
Recognition
Awards and nominations
- 2003, Won Slamdance Film Festival Jury Prize for Best Dramatic Feature for Assisted Living[6]
- 2003, Won Gen Art Film Festival Best Picture for Assisted Living[2][7]
- 2003, Won Gen Art Film Festival Audience Award for Best Feature for Assisted Living[2][7]
- 2003, Won Slamdance Film Festival Grand Jury Sparky Award for Assisted Living[2][7]
- 2003, Won Woodstock Film Festival Jury Prize for Assisted Living[8][9]
- 2003, Won Savannah Film Festival Best Narrative for Assisted Living[7]
References
- 1 2 Grand, David (February 27, 2005). "Indecent Exposure?". New York Times Magazine. Retrieved 28 December 2010.
- 1 2 3 4 "25 NEW FACES OF INDIE FILM 2003". Filmmaker (magazine). Retrieved 28 December 2010.
- ↑ "Elliot Greenebaum, filmmaker". Kentucky Educational Television. Retrieved 28 December 2010.
- ↑ "Elliot Greenebaum". The Guardian. London. 29 October 2010. Retrieved 28 December 2010.
- ↑ Katz, Shanna. "What sex advice did one conservative give to another?". shannakatz.com. Retrieved 28 December 2010.
- ↑ Turan, Kenneth (January 27, 2003). "A delicate balancing act in Park City". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 28 December 2010.
- 1 2 3 4 Egerton, Judith (February 6, 2005). "Louisvillian's movie about living opens Friday". Courier-Journal. Retrieved 28 December 2010.
- ↑ Egerton, Judith (February 11, 2005). "Movie Review; 'Assisted' is a mix of fiction, fact". Courier-Journal. Retrieved 28 December 2010.
- ↑ Edwards, Nicole (September 26, 2003). "At Woodstock film fest, winning is just small part". Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved 28 December 2010.