Filmmakers

Peggy Ahwesh

Birth: 1954 (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

Official Website: None

Major Works: Certain Women (2004) (co-director Bobby Abate)
The Star Eaters (2003)
73 Suspect Words and Heaven’s Gate (1999–2000)
Nocturne (1998)
The Color of Love (1994)
The Scary Movie (1993)
Martina’s Playhouse (1989)
Philosophy in the Bedroom (1987)
Pittsburgh Trilogy (1983)

Notes: Studied at Antioch College.

Worked as a production assistant on Creepshow after befriending George Romero at a screening event she held for him.

Teaches at Bard College.

Other Resources: IMDB: Profile
Senses of Cinema: Profile
Millenium Film Journal: Interview
Video Data Bank: Video Available
Electronic Arts Intermix: Biography

Video: This Spartan Life Episode 1 Module 5 (interview)

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  1. I’d like to hear more about your experiences working with George Romero.

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  2. [...] to him. The lineup is a virtual who’s who of the current underground scene. Showing work are:Peggy Ahwesh, Animal Charm, Craig Baldwin, Stephanie Barber, Dara Birnbaum, Roger Beebe, John Michael Boling, [...]

    Posted by Light Industry: October Screenings | Bad Lit | February 4, 2009, 9:14 pm

  3. [...] poised to be another major filmmaking talent to come out of Steel City after George Romero and Peggy Ahwesh. The film is screening as a part of the Austin Film Festival, which starts tomorrow. Plus, it [...]

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