Directing
Jem Cohen
IT, DE, EN cinema · 62 credits
Born
1 January 1962 (age 64)
Birthplace
Kabul, Afghanistan
Born in Afghanistan, Jem Cohen is an American experimental filmmaker and photographer, especially known for his observational portraits of urban landscapes, blending of media formats, and collaborations with musicians. Cohen has worked extensively with musicians including Patti Smith, Fugazi, Terry Riley, R.E.M., Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Xylouris White, DJ Rupture, the Ex, Elliott Smith, Vic Chesnutt, Mary Margaret O’Hara, Matana Roberts, Jessica Moss, Jonathan Richman, T.Griffin/Catherine McRae, White Magic, and the Orpheus Orchestra with Gil Shaham, and has collaborated with writers Luc Sante and Sam Stephenson, and graphic artist Ben Katchor.
Known for
Filmography
Little, Big, and Far
Director, Writer, Producer, Director of Photography, Editor, Sound
Robert and June (Cape Breton and NYC)
2024
Robert and June (Cape Breton and NYC)
Director
Makeshift (for Mekas)
Cinematography, Editor, Director
This Climate
Director
Vox Populi
Director
Bury Me Not
Director
On Essex Road
Director
Counting
Sound Designer, Director, Editor, Producer, Cinematography
Museum Hours
Director, Director of Photography, Editor, Sound Designer, Producer, Writer
20 Little Films
Director
Real Birds
Director
Evening's Civil Twilight in Empires of Tin
Director, Editor, Cinematography, Producer
Chain
Writer, Director, Editor, Producer, Director of Photography
Benjamin Smoke
Director
Instrument
Director, Director of Photography, Editor
Amber City
Director
Lucky Three: An Elliott Smith Portrait
Director, Camera Operator, Editor, Producer
Lost Book Found
Director
Buried in Light
Director
Black Hole Radio
1992
Black Hole Radio
Director, Sound Editor, Editor
Drink Deep
Director
4:44 (from her house home)
as Narrator, Director
Just Hold Still
Director
Glueman
Director
Matewan
Assistant Property Master
At Close Range
Assistant Property Master