Directing
Paul Sharits
EN, XX, FR cinema · 51 credits
Born
7 February 1943
Died
8 July 1993 (aged 50)
Birthplace
Denver, Colorado, USA
Trained as a graphic artist and a painter, Paul Sharits became an avant-garde filmmaker noted for manipulating the film stock itself to create a variety of fascinating, abstract light and colorplays when projected on the screen. Fans hail the effects hallucinogenic, while his detractors find them garish. Sharits is also known for establishing experimental film groups at prominent universities, including one at the University of Indiana where he studied. He later taught and developed an undergraduate film program at Antioch College. Between 1973 and 1992, Sharits taught at the Center for Media Study at the State University of New York. His films can be seen in various U.S. and European museums, film centers, and libraries. Much of his work can be found in the Anthology Film Archives in New York City. ~ Sandra Brennan,
Known for
Filmography
Paul Sharits
as Himself
Rapture
Actor, Producer, Director
Bad Burns
Director
3rd Degree
Director
Cinématon
as N°120
Declarative Mode
Producer, Director
Tails
Director
Element Studies: Earth/Water/Sky/Fire
1971
Element Studies: Earth/Water/Sky/Fire
Director
T,O,U,C,H,I,N,G
Director
N:O:T:H:I:N:G
Director
Razor Blades
Director
Ray Gun Virus
Director
Word Movie
Director
Sears Catalogue 1-3
Director
Dots 1 & 2
Director
Unrolling Event
Director
Wrist Trick
Director
Wintercourse
Director