Curt McDowell Filmes

"This film is about depression, although it's not that depressing. I suppose it has a message of faith and hope in it ... it does for me .... But...

Curt McDowell relates an idea for a film to Ted Davis. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.

Barbara Hammer’s Audience is a fascinating deep cut from the director’s prodigious filmography. Relatively raw in its design, this 16mm...

Two brothers are stood up and lament through song. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

"In Xmas 1986, George Kuchar’s mother Stella has come to stay with him for the holidays. After a series of dinners with friends, Stella’s...

Ronnie is a short exposé of a handsome young street hustler Curt McDowell met in San Francisco. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

Naughty Words is a 3 min experimental film by Curt McDowell, covering the gamut of cinematic profanity.

The comings and goings of the late underground filmmaker, Curt McDowell—and the people and activities that came and went along with...

A short promotional film directed by Curt McDowell for 'Underground Cinema 12'. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2016.

A short film in two parts by Curt McDowell. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.

A short promotional film directed by Curt McDowell for 'Underground Cinema 12'.

A continuous dissolve of 87 male and female nudes. "The film's fascination lies with the suspense of that magic moment, halfway between two persons,...

Executed by students at the Academy of Art in San Francisco, under the careful supervision of Curt McDowell. Guest appearance by Ainslie Pryor.