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| nationality = American |
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| alma_mater = [[AFI Conservatory|AFI]] |
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| occupation = Writer, |
| occupation = Writer, director |
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| years_active = 2017–present |
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| known_for = Student Academy Awards winner ''[[Miller & Son]]'' Live Action Short Film |
| known_for = Student Academy Awards winner ''[[Miller & Son]]'' Live Action Short Film |
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| website = www.asherjelinsky.com |
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'''Asher Jelinsky''' is an American film director best known for their [[short film]] ''[[Miller & Son]]'' (2019), for which they received critical acclaim and won the [[BAFTA Student Film Awards|BAFTA Student Film Award]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/BAFTA-Announces-Winners-Of-The-2019-Student-Film-Awards-20190710|title=BAFTA Announces Winners Of The 2019 Student Film Awards|last=Desk|first=TV News|website=BroadwayWorld.com|language=en|access-date=2020-01-10}}</ref> and the Gold Medal for "Best Narrative" (Domestic) at the 2019 [[Student Academy Awards]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/scene/news/student-academy-awards-2019-gregory-nava-rory-kennedy-phil-lord-chris-miller-1203375076/|title=Rory Kennedy, Gregory Nava Celebrate Films Creating Social Change at 2019 Student Academy Awards|last=Wheat|first |
'''Asher Jelinsky''' is an American film director and writer, best known for their [[short film]] ''[[Miller & Son]]'' (2019), for which they received critical acclaim and won the [[BAFTA Student Film Awards|BAFTA Student Film Award]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/BAFTA-Announces-Winners-Of-The-2019-Student-Film-Awards-20190710|title=BAFTA Announces Winners Of The 2019 Student Film Awards|last=Desk|first=TV News|website=BroadwayWorld.com|language=en|access-date=2020-01-10}}</ref> and the Gold Medal for "Best Narrative" (Domestic) at the 2019 [[Student Academy Awards]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/scene/news/student-academy-awards-2019-gregory-nava-rory-kennedy-phil-lord-chris-miller-1203375076/|title=Rory Kennedy, Gregory Nava Celebrate Films Creating Social Change at 2019 Student Academy Awards|last=Wheat|first=Lorraine|date=2019-10-20|website=Variety|language=en|access-date=2020-01-10}}</ref> |
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== Biography == |
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Jelinsky was born and grew up in the [[San Francisco Bay Area]] and |
Jelinsky was born and grew up in the [[San Francisco Bay Area]] and earned a bachelor's degree in Media Studies and Public Health from [[Pitzer College]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://orvel.me/miller-son-2019-by-asher-jelinsky/|title=Miller & Son (2019) by Asher Jelinsky|date=2019-10-24|website=Gay Themed Movies|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-10}}</ref> They also attended the [[American Film Institute]] where they received an MFA in Directing.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/afi-2019-student-academy-award-winners/|title=AFI Leads All Universities in 2019 Student Academy Award Winners|last=Williams|first=Trey|date=2019-09-12|website=TheWrap|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-10}}</ref> |
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In 2019, Jelinsky directed their AFI thesis film ''[[Miller & Son]]'' which explores the feeling of compartmentalization by portraying the life of a transgender mechanic, performed by non-binary |
In 2019, Jelinsky directed their AFI thesis film ''[[Miller & Son]]'' which explores the feeling of compartmentalization by portraying the life of a transgender mechanic, performed by then-non-binary actress [[Jesse James Keitel]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timescolonist.com/film-academy-honours-16-student-academy-award-winners-1.23980901|title=Film academy honours 16 Student Academy Award winners|last=Bahr|first=Lindsey|website=Times Colonist|access-date=2020-01-10|archive-date=2019-10-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191025225455/https://www.timescolonist.com/film-academy-honours-16-student-academy-award-winners-1.23980901|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film won the [[BAFTA Student Film Awards|BAFTA Student Film Award]]<ref name=":0" /> and the Gold Medal for "Best Narrative" (Domestic) at the 2019 [[Student Academy Awards]].<ref name=":1" /> |
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Jelinsky identifies as [[non-binary]] and uses gender-neutral [[singular they]] pronouns. They are currently based in [[Los Angeles]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://festival.outfest.org/2019/movies/miller-son/|title=MILLER & SON|website=festival.outfest.org|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-10}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:21, 25 April 2024
Asher Jelinsky | |
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Born | |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | AFI |
Occupation(s) | Writer, director |
Years active | 2017–present |
Known for | Student Academy Awards winner Miller & Son Live Action Short Film |
Website | www.asherjelinsky.com |
Asher Jelinsky is an American film director and writer, best known for their short film Miller & Son (2019), for which they received critical acclaim and won the BAFTA Student Film Award[1] and the Gold Medal for "Best Narrative" (Domestic) at the 2019 Student Academy Awards.[2]
Biography
Jelinsky was born and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and earned a bachelor's degree in Media Studies and Public Health from Pitzer College.[3] They also attended the American Film Institute where they received an MFA in Directing.[4]
In 2019, Jelinsky directed their AFI thesis film Miller & Son which explores the feeling of compartmentalization by portraying the life of a transgender mechanic, performed by then-non-binary actress Jesse James Keitel.[5] The film won the BAFTA Student Film Award[1] and the Gold Medal for "Best Narrative" (Domestic) at the 2019 Student Academy Awards.[2]
Jelinsky identifies as non-binary and uses gender-neutral singular they pronouns. They are currently based in Los Angeles.[6]
References
- ^ a b Desk, TV News. "BAFTA Announces Winners Of The 2019 Student Film Awards". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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has generic name (help) - ^ a b Wheat, Lorraine (October 20, 2019). "Rory Kennedy, Gregory Nava Celebrate Films Creating Social Change at 2019 Student Academy Awards". Variety. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
- ^ "Miller & Son (2019) by Asher Jelinsky". Gay Themed Movies. October 24, 2019. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
- ^ Williams, Trey (September 12, 2019). "AFI Leads All Universities in 2019 Student Academy Award Winners". TheWrap. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
- ^ Bahr, Lindsey. "Film academy honours 16 Student Academy Award winners". Times Colonist. Archived from the original on October 25, 2019. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
- ^ "MILLER & SON". festival.outfest.org. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
External links
- Asher Jelinsky at IMDb
- Asher Jelinsky on Vimeo