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Jeff Stephenson

Film and television professor

Education

  • M.F.A., directing, American Film Institute
  • B.F.A., film, York University

Credentials

  • Professor of film and television, 2023–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
  • Teaching, 2017–23, Hussian College in Studio (F.K.A. Studio) School, Los Angeles, CA
    Instructor for undergraduate directing, screenwriting, acting, and production courses.
  • Teaching, 2014–21, National University, Los Angeles, CA
    Instructor for graduate and undergraduate screenwriting courses.
  • Guest faculty: Screenwriter in Residence, Winter 2014, Fairfield University, Mystic, CT
  • Teaching, Fall 2007, Academy of Film Arts, Los Angeles, CA
  • Panelist, October 2007, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
    "The Film Summit." A panel discussion on film relations between Hollywood and Canada.
  • Guest lecturer, May 2006, Spalding University, Louisville, KY
    "Script to Screen: The Business of Getting a Screenplay Made." Class on obtaining representation, taking meetings, pitch strategies, optioning material, and developing the script.
  • Guest instructor, April 2000, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, Toronto, Canada
    Breakfast Club Speaker Series: "More Than a Pretty Face: Actors on Directing." Analyzed, blocked, and rehearsed a scene with professional actors.

Awards, recognitions, and honors

  • Awarded #1 ranking – Top Ten Canadian Filmmakers to Look Out For, Now Magazine, 2004
  • National Apprenticeship Training Program: Direction, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, 1998
  • Awarded highest rating of all applicants and designated the top student in Canada graduating from an accredited film academy, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, 1998
  • Screen Apprenticeship Award, Focus: Direction, City of Toronto

Organizations

  • Directors Guild of Canada, 2016–present
  • Writers Guild of Canada, 2009–present

Publications and presentations

Filmography

  • Director, Writer, Fractured, present
  • Director, Writer, The Legends of Oak Island, present
  • Director, Bank$tars (A.K.A. Cubicle Warriors), November 2014
  • Director, Writer, Not Since You, November 2010
  • Writer, Editor, Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible, November 2010
  • Writer, Smoke Jumper (A.K.A. Trial by Fire), September 2008
  • Director, Writer, Co-Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, Hamlet (Solo), September 2007
  • Director, Writer, Co-Producer, Editor, Just Visiting, November 2005
  • Director, Writer, Executive Producer, Chasing Daylight, January 2004
  • Director, Story By, Moving In, December 2003
  • Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, Flyerman, September 2003
  • Creator, Director, Producer, Bellini's Drive (TV Pilot), January 2001
  • Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, Crash Test Dude, September 2000
  • Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, Bellini's Drive, October 1998
  • Director, Writer, Producer, Editor, Time Machine, April 1997
  • Director, Producer, Editor, Concrete Ambitions, April 1996
  • Director, Writer, The Awakening, April 1996

Music videos (as director)

  • Carol Welsman, "I Like Men," Label: Welcar Music, 2010

    • A jazz artist with 5 Juno Award (Canadian Grammy) nominations.
    • From the album I Like Men, selected by USA Today as one of the Top 5 of 2009.
  • Jars of Clay, "Work," Label: Sony-BMG/Elemental, 2006

    • Short Form Music Video of the Year – 38th Annual Gospel Music Association Dove Awards.
    • The band has 3 Grammy Awards, 1 American Music Award, certifications of 5 Gold, 2
    • Platinum, and 1 Double-Platinum album with over 5 million in career sales.
  • Leigh Nash, "My Idea of Heaven," Label: Nettwerk/One Son Records, 2006

    • Grammy-nominated frontwoman of Sixpence None the Richer.
  • Raoul & The Big Time, "Baby Don't Stop," Label: Big Time Records, 2004

    • Peaked at #7 on Bravo's Top 30.
  • Adam Gregory, "Could Have Fooled Me," Label: Sony Music, 2002

    • Peaked at #3 on Country Music Television's music video charts.
  • Crash Test Dummies – "Every Morning, 2001," Label: BMG/Cha-Ching, 2001

    • Screened on the Jumbotron in Times Square, New York, for the Volvo Showcase.
  • Crash Test Dummies – "The Day We Never Met," Label: BMG/Cha-Ching, 2001

    • The band has 3 Grammy Nominations and over 8 million in career sales.
  • Zoebliss, 1999–2001