David Shapiro, a multifaceted artist with a profound passion for filmmaking and visual art, has spent over two decades honing his craft and leaving an indelible mark on the industry.
The feature film in question held its inaugural global premiere at the prestigious Los Angeles Film Festival in the year 2009.
As for Shapiro, he had previously co-directed, written, and produced another notable film, titled KEEP THE RIVER ON YOUR RIGHT, which had its international debut at the esteemed Toronto Film Festival in the year 2000.
Based on the real-life account of Tobias Schneebaum, as chronicled in his book, this film garnered widespread critical acclaim, participating in an impressive 37 international film festivals and earning a multitude of esteemed awards, including the coveted Independent Spirit Award for Best New Director in the year 2001.
The film received a plethora of prestigious accolades, including the esteemed Special Jury Award at the 2000 International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, where the crème de la crème of documentary filmmaking converged to celebrate the art form.
Furthermore, the film took home the top honor for Best Documentary Feature at the 2000 Hamptons Film Festival, a coveted award that recognizes excellence in documentary storytelling.
In addition, the film garnered a Special Critics Award at the 2000 Los Angeles Film Festival, a testament to its widespread critical acclaim and recognition.
Notably, the film was also shortlisted for an Academy Award, a distinction that underscores its significance and impact within the film industry.
Shapiro's remarkable visual artistry has been proudly showcased in a plethora of solo and group exhibitions at esteemed institutions of great repute, including the iconic Museum of Modern Art, the revered Tate, the esteemed Norton, and the illustrious Brooklyn Museum.
David Shapiro's cinematic masterpiece, MISSING PEOPLE, made its global debut in 2015 as a distinguished selection at the renowned Hot Docs International Documentary Film Festival, showcasing his exceptional filmmaking skills to a worldwide audience.
David Shapiro calls Queens, New York his home and creative hub, where he actively pursues his passion for storytelling through the medium of film.
