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Daniel Cross is a multi-disciplined award winning documentary filmmaker with a focus on interactive documentary practices. He is the founder of EYESTEELFILM in Montreal, recognized as one of the top 100 non-fiction production companies worldwide by Real Screen Magazine. As a Professor and Chair at the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema, Concordia University, he has been involved in various scholarly and creative projects. His documentary 'BLUES' won a Canada Screen Award for Theatrical Documentary Cinematography and has been featured at esteemed film festivals including the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) and SXSW. Cross has a long-standing history in directing and producing theatrical documentaries addressing significant social issues such as homelessness, including his notable works like 'THE STREET: a film with the homeless' (1998) and 'S.P.I.T: Squeegee Punks in Traffic' (2001). His projects have garnered multiple awards, including Genie and Canada Screen Awards, and have placed him at the forefront of new media documentary filmmaking. He has also contributed significantly to the academic community, participating in various boards and serving as a mentor in film education.
Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema, Concordia University • Montreal, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in interactive documentary filmmaking.
Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.