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Adam VillaSeñor is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer.
Film career
Adam VillaSeñor was the co-director, co-screenwriter, co-cinematographer, and co-editor of the 2019 film In Full Bloom, his directorial debut alongside Reza Ghassemi. That year it was screened at the Oldenburg International Film Festival, where it was awarded the festival's two top prizes,[1] the German Independence Award for Best Film and German Independence Award for Best First Feature.[2][3] The film follows the story of a washed-up American boxer in Postwar Japan, and the entanglements his career encounters with the Yakuza.[1] He has stated that he attempted to create a film from a psychological perspective using dollies and tripod cameras in the camera work.[4] Stephen Dalton of The Hollywood Reporter called the film “Malick pastiche meets Scorsese homage”.[1]
He was next the writer and director of the 2022 film Yesteryear. The film, which he co-produced with the film's lead, follows the mental deconstruction of a young actress facing the struggles of COVID-19 quarantine and the Black Lives Matter movement.[5]
Music video career
He began his career as a director for music videos, including for groups like Burn Halo,[6] Lydia,[7] Justin Bieber, Stick to Your Guns,[citation needed] Jewel,[8] and Cobi.[9]
References
- ^ a b c Dalton, Stephen (October 30, 2019). "'In Full Bloom': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (September 16, 2019). "'In Full Bloom' Wins Oldenburg Independence Award". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "In Full Bloom comes out on top at Oldenburg 2019". Cineuropa - the best of european cinema. September 16, 2019.
- ^ Vinney, Cynthia (February 16, 2021). "In Full Bloom's Cast & Crew Reveal How They Brought Authenticity to the Boxing Drama". CBR.
- ^ Lang, Brent (February 9, 2022). "Q'orianka Kilcher, Scott Haze, Wes Studi, Nick Cassavetes Starring in Thriller 'Yesteryear' (EXCLUSIVE)".
- ^ "BURN HALO Release "F*ck You" Video". bravewords.com.
- ^ Graff, Gary (May 24, 2018). "Lydia Premieres Wes Anderson-Esque 'Sunlight' Video From Upcoming 'Liquor' Album". Billboard.
- ^ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (March 5, 2020). "Watch: Jewel releases music video for No More Tears".
- ^ "Cobi confronts racial tensions in powerful video for bluesy anthem 'Don't You Cry For Me'". Vanyaland. September 7, 2016.
Category:Living people
Category:American film directors
Category:21st-century American screenwriters
Category:American film producers
Category:American cinematographers
Category:American music video directors
Category:Year of birth missing (living people)