Person

Jim Jennings

Directing

Biography

Jim Jennings (1951-2022) was an American experimental filmmaker and photographer. His films have been screened at major venues worldwide since 1973. Jennings’ films, most often silent, 16mm, black-and-white works, are principally known for the beauty of their formal compositions, use of reflections and shadows, and mastery of camerawork. His films offer expressive views of New York architecture and sensitive depictions of working people. His photography has been exhibited in galleries in New York City and is included in private collections.

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Filmography

2013Lost and FoundDirector
2012Watch the Closing DoorsDirector
2011South of the BorderDirector
2011San CristobalDirector
2010Jackson HeightsDirector
2009GreenpointDirector
2009Train of ThoughtDirector
2008Hall of MirrorsDirector
2007Prague WinterDirector
2007Fashion AvenueDirector
2007Public DomainDirector
2006BrugesDirector
2006Silk TiesDirector
2005Made in ChinatownEditor
2004Close QuartersDirector
2002Bike StudyDirector
2002ElementsDirector
2001SkyscraperDirector
2001Day DreamDirector
2001InteriorDirector
2000MegalopolisDirector
2000City OperaDirector
1999Miracle on 34th StreetDirector
1999WashDirector
1999F StopsDirector
1998SilvercupDirector
1998Painting the TownDirector
1998IntrigueDirector
1997School of AthensDirector
1994EscapeDirector
1990Bye Bye BobDirector
1985ShadesDirector
1983Canal CinemaDirector
1983A Fairy TaleDirector
1983Color BlindDirector
1980Wall StreetDirector
1979DispatchDirector
1979CounterpaneEditor
1979ChinatownDirector
1978ChambersEditor
1977ClotheslineDirector
1973ProximityEditor
1973LeavesDirector
1972EdgeDirector
1972RefractionDirector
1972Snow RideDirector
1969The Minibike RideDirector

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