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Silas Howard is an American film and television director, writer, and actor. His first feature film By Hook or by Crook (2001) co-directed with Harry Dodge is a seminal trans masc feature. Howard earned an MFA in directing at UCLA and is a 2015 Guggenheim Fellow.
Silas Howard is an award-winning feature film, documentary film, music video, web series and television director and writer, with a longtime focus in telling honest, boundary-shattering narratives filled with groundbreaking characters.
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Jul 16, 2024 · Such has been the fate of trans director Silas Howard’s playful 2022 entry into the paranormal teen genre, Darby and the Dead. A perfect compliment to recent neon goth offerings like Lisa Frankenstein and Wednesday , the film tells the story of Darby, a girl who survived a near-death experience only to be gifted with the inconvenient ability ...
Jun 30, 2017 · Learn how Silas Howard became one of the most influential trans directors working today, from his queer punk roots to his groundbreaking film "By Hook or By Crook" to his episodes of "Transparent". Read his interview with IndieWire and see his photos.
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Jun 20, 2018 · Today, he is a director on FX’s Pose, Ryan Murphy’s new series about New York City’s iconic ‘80s ballroom scene. The show centers trans people, especially Black trans women and trans women of color — and with trans people working behind the camera, too, its dedication to authentic representation resonates in every frame.
Oct 3, 2016 · Last year, Silas Howard directed two episodes of Jill Soloway's phenomenal Amazon dramedy Transparent, becoming the show's first trans-identifying director.
Silas Howard is an award-winning director, writer, and producer focused on telling honest, narratives filled with groundbreaking characters. The Los Angeles-based filmmaker brings both uncompromising vision and emotional insight to each of his projects, profoundly illuminating the experience of those who live outside the norm.
