Directing
Sara Driver
Sara Miller Driver is a distinguished American filmmaker and actress known for her significant contributions to the independent film movement that thrived in lower Manhattan from the late 1970s into the 1990s. Her early career included notable work as a producer on Jim Jarmusch's acclaimed films, "Permanent Vacation" (1980) and "Stranger Than Paradise" (1984), which helped establish her as a key figure in the indie film landscape.
As a director, Driver has released two feature films: "Sleepwalk" (1986) and "When Pigs Fly" (1993). Additionally, she made her mark with the short film "You Are Not I" (1981), which showcased her innovative storytelling style. In 2017, she directed the documentary "Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat," which explored the formative years of the iconic artist in the vibrant downtown New York arts scene before it underwent significant transformation in the 1980s.
Throughout the 2000s, Driver shared her expertise by serving on various film festival juries, further illustrating her commitment to the cinematic arts. With a career spanning several decades, Sara Driver continues to be an influential presence in independent filmmaking, noted for her unique voice and dedication to storytelling.
