Arthur Luhn, a deaf individual from Aspen, Colorado, embarked on a remarkable journey when he relocated to Vermont. His life took a dramatic turn at the tender age of 7 or 8, when he was exposed to an 8mm film camera belonging to his stepfather. This initial encounter sparked a passion for filmmaking, and he soon found himself creating short movies that ranged from horror to comedy, much to the dismay of his family members.
As he entered high school, Arthur's fascination with filmmaking began to wane, and his household returned to a sense of normalcy. He went on to attend Boston University, initially intending to major in Archaeology. However, he found the mathematical and ethical aspects of the field to be tedious and boring. The loss of a close family member further inspired him to switch his major to religion and philosophy.
Arthur immersed himself in the study of philosophy, mythology, religion, and psychology, earning a degree in comparative religions study. After graduating, his interest in filmmaking was rekindled when he purchased a drastically discounted video camera at a department store. He soon found himself creating movies at a furious pace, starting with his first short film, "Destination Eyeth," which was featured on PBS's "History Through Deaf Eyes" and aired nationwide.
Arthur's passion for filmmaking led him to write and direct his first full-length feature, "The Golden Legacy," which won the best picture award at the CIMI festival in Chicago. His subsequent film, "Conned," received critical acclaim, winning numerous awards, including best picture, best director, and best cinematography, and was picked up for distribution in the fall of 2012.
