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Alistair Banks Griffin (born May 1st, 1978) is an American screenwriter and film director.[1][2][3] Griffin made his feature film directorial debut with Two Gates of Sleep (2010)[4][5] which premiered at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival[6]. He has since directed the Sundance Institute supported historical drama The Wolf Hour (2019)[7][8] and short form projects.

Filmography

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Year Title Director Writer Producer Editor Notes
2008 Gauge Yes Yes Yes Yes 2008 New York Film Festival (Short film)[9]
2010 Two Gates of Sleep Yes Yes No Yes
2019 The Wolf Hour Yes Yes No Yes

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2010 Cannes Film Festival Caméra d'Or Two Gates of Sleep Nominated
C.I.C.A.E. Award Nominated
2010 Deauville American Film Festival Special Grand Prize Two Gates of Sleep Nominated
2010 BFI London Film Festival Sutherland Trophy Two Gates of Sleep Nominated
2011 CPH:PIX New Talent Grand Prix Two Gates of Sleep Won[10][11]
2019 Sundance Film Festival NEXT Innovator Award The Wolf Hour Nominated

References

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  1. ^ Genzlinger, Neil (March 31, 2011). "When a Parent Dies". The New York Times.
  2. ^ Cappellaro, Susanna (2010-11-15). "Alistair Banks Griffin". Vogue Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  3. ^ Macaulay, Scott (2019-07-12). ""Something Seismic was Shifting in This Country": Five Questions for The Wolf Hour Writer/Director Alistair Banks Griffin". Filmmaker Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  4. ^ Byrge, Duane (2010-10-14). "Two Gates of Sleep — Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  5. ^ Kohn, Eric (2010-05-22). "CANNES REVIEW | Simple and Gorgeous: "Two Gates of Sleep"". IndieWire. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  6. ^ Renninger, Bryce J. (2010-05-12). "Recreation to Handle Cannes Sales of "Two Gates of Sleep"". IndieWire. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  7. ^ McNary, Dave (2017-10-20). "Naomi Watts to Star in Psychological Thriller 'The Wolf Hour'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  8. ^ Means, Sean P. (January 15, 2016). "Sundance picks 12 projects for January Screenwriters Lab - The Salt Lake Tribune". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  9. ^ Gauge (2008) | MUBI. Retrieved 2024-09-03 – via mubi.com.
  10. ^ Jensen, Jorn Rossing (2011-05-03). "Two Gates of Sleep takes top prize at CPH PIX". Screen. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
  11. ^ Young, Neil (2011-06-01). "Shock of the New: A Report From the 3rd CPH PIX". Senses of Cinema. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
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