John Sayles is an award-winning director, writer, actor, and author. He is credited with writing and editing most of his projects, including his latest film, Go For Sisters, and his recent historical novel, A Moment In The Sun. Sayles supports his directing career as a “writer for hire” in Hollywood. His book Thinking In Pictures: The Making Of The Movie Matewan, is still taught in film classes. He wrote and directed several films that have been nominated for Academy Awards, including Lone Star and Passion Fish. Sayles also directed three music videos for Bruce Springsteen’s Born in the USA, I’m on Fire, and Glory Days.
In the News
02/21/2014. Lecture & Reception with Independent Film Movement Godfather, John Sayles (UH Foundation)
02/04/2014. John Sayles named 2014 Inouye Distinguished Chair in Democratic Ideals (UH)
02/06/2014. Outtakes Online: Sayles to Give Free Talks (Honolulu Pulse)
02/12/2014. FilCom Center Screens War Film (MidWeek)
02/12/2014. Sayles visits UH to inspire film students (Ka Leo)
02/16/2014. Storyteller extraordinaire shares craft at UH-Manoa (Star Advertiser)