Dr. Daniel Cross

Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-09-01 — Present

Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema, Concordia University • Montreal, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in interactive documentary filmmaking.

Awards

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DOC Institute's Luminary Award

2018-01-01
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Trailblazer Award MIPDOC Cannes

2016-01-01
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Don Haig Award

2015-01-01

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (500 words)
  • CV/Resume and Filmography
  • Three letters of reference
  • Transcripts
  • Portfolio (via SlideRoom)
  • Research-Creation Thesis Proposal
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.