John "Jack" Swanstrom (1961/2 – March 4, 2015) was an American educator and film director. He has a Master of Fine Arts in directing from the AFI Conservatory and a Master of Arts in Theatre from Humboldt State University.[1]
Jack D. Swanstrom | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Swanstrom 1961/2 |
| Died | 4 March 2015 (aged 53) |
| Notable work | A.W.O.L |
During the Gulf War, he served with Team 45, Detachment 1 of the 354th Civil Affairs Brigade. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for service during Operation Desert Shield and the Bronze Star Medal for Operation Desert Storm.[2]
Swanstrom was an assistant professor of film and design in the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) in the American University of Sharjah from 2002 until his death in 2015.[3][4]
His films have screened at over 130 film festivals worldwide, including the 60th, 64th, 65th, and 66th annual Cannes Film Festival.
Filmography
editDirecting
edit- 1993: Saint Crispin's Day
- 1995: Lead the Way (ranger!)
- 1997: The Way to Santiago
- 2006: A.W.O.L.
- 2010: The Ranger from Kelly Street
- 2012: Bu Qtair
- 2013: Four Days
Producing
edit- 1993: Saint Crispin's Day (producer)
- 1995: Lead the Way (ranger!) (producer)
- 1998: A Short Wait Between Trains (associate producer)
- 2006: A.W.O.L. (executive producer)
- 2010 The Ranger from Kelly Street (producer)
- 2011: Meanwhile (co-producer)
- 2011: No Wine Left Behind (associate producer)
- 2012: Martin Hill: Cameraman (executive producer)
- 2012: Bu Qtair (producer)
- 2013: Four Days (producer)
- 2013: Tatanka (co-producer)
Death
editJohn Swanstrom died on March 4, 2015, at his home.
References
edit- ^ "AUS professor dies at his home on Sharjah campus | The National". www.thenational.ae. Archived from the original on 2015-03-06.
- ^ Bronze Star Medal -- Sergeant Jack Swanstrom
- ^ CAAD faculty member passes away
- ^ American University of Sharjah professors die in less than 48 hours
