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
Died4 March 2015 (2015-03-05) (aged 53)
Notable workA.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

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Directing

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Producing

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Death

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John Swanstrom died on March 4, 2015, at his home.

References

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  1. ^ "AUS professor dies at his home on Sharjah campus | The National". www.thenational.ae. Archived from the original on 2015-03-06.
  2. ^ Bronze Star Medal -- Sergeant Jack Swanstrom
  3. ^ CAAD faculty member passes away
  4. ^ American University of Sharjah professors die in less than 48 hours
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