Director

Stephen Steelman

Directing

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Directed movies: 2Directed series: 0All crew credits: 2

TMDB ID: 5066222

IMDb ID: nm1987779

Known for: Directing

Place of birth: Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 2021 - 2024

Years active: 4

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Biography

Stephen Steelman, a Los Angeles-based director, just received his MFA in directing from the American Film Institute. His thesis film, WHAT IF WE COULD STAY, stars Jillian Bell (from 22 Jump Street & Workaholics) and Gloria Cole (Nope, Legion). His horror short JUICED, featuring Ian Gary (Top Gun: Maverick), premiered at SCREAMFEST 2021, earning him a spot in SHOOT! Magazine’s NEW DIRECTOR SHOWCASE. Since 2011, he’s crafted music videos and tour visuals for top-tier artists like KACEY MUSGRAVES, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, THE MISFITS, GALANTIS, and more. Always experimenting with new technology, his VR short RACING FOR PINKS premiered at Hollyshorts 2018. As a creative technologist at XR Studios, he directed LED volume performances for artists like Leon Bridges and Julia Michaels.

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