Adam Salky

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Adam Salky (born 1978) is an American television and film director. He is also a discipline head in film directing at the American Film Institute.[1] His debut film as a director was the romantic drama Dare (2009).

Early life and education

He was raised in New York City, and he cites the diverse population and "frenetic cityscape" as an important influence.[

magna cum laude distinction.[2] He did an MFA at Columbia University in the film division.[3] During his studies at Columbia University, he directed several short films which won awards, and he received the James Bridges Award.[4]

Career

Television

In 2016, Salky was chosen to participate in Warner Bros. Television Directors’ Workshop. He directed three episodes of NBC’s TV show Blindspot.

Film

His feature film debut as a director was

Intrusion, starring Freida Pinto and Logan Marshall-Green.[6]

Teaching

Salky worked as an advisor at Sundance Institute's Sundance Labs program. He has worked as a guest lecturer at Columbia University and University of Southern California, teaching film direction. He has also given guest lectures to high school students on film directing.

References

  1. ^ "Directing-Faculty".
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  4. ^ "'Intrusion,' Directed by Alumnus Adam Salky '08, Premieres on Netflix | School of the Arts".
  5. ^ Bartyzel, Monika (2008-06-04). "Emmy Rossum Accepts the 'Dare'". Cinematical. Retrieved 2008-06-09.
  6. ^ Tayshete, Shirley (September 21, 2021). "'Intrusion' Review: Netflix movie takes trust issues to a whole new level". Meaww. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
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