Stefon Bristol | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | New York University, Morehouse College, Suffolk County Community College |
| Occupation(s) | Film director and screenwriter |
Stefon Bristol is an American film director and screenwriter. He has directed the science fiction films See You Yesterday (2019) and Breathe (2024).
Career[edit]
Bristol studied at New York University's Graduate Film program, under mentor Spike Lee.[1] Bristol also acted as an assistant to Lee, while Lee was filming BlacKkKlansman.[2]
Bristol first feature See You Yesterday was originally made as a short for his thesis film, before expanding into a feature film.[2] Spike Lee would later help Bristol in producing the film.[3] It took five years to complete, with the film's plot combining elements of science fiction and social justice issues.[4] The film was released on May 17, 2019 on Netflix. Bristol received nominations for Best First Feature and Best First Screenplay (with Fredica Bailey) at the 2020 Independent Spirit Awards.[5] Bristol and Bailey won the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay and thanked Lee in their acceptance speech.[6]
In 2022, it was announced that Bristol was directing the science fiction film Breathe, starring Jennifer Hudson and Milla Jovovich.[7] The film was released on April 26, 2024.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Distributor |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | See You Yesterday | Netflix |
| 2024 | Breathe | Variance Films |
References[edit]
- ^ Ransome, Noel (2019-05-15). "Spike Lee Hated This Director's Short, But Produced His Netflix Feature Film". Vice. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (2019-05-01). "'See You Yesterday' Director Stefon Bristol On Spike Lee's Mentorship & His Message To Netflix Haters: "Y'all Crazy" — Tribeca Studio". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ^ O'Falt, Chris (2019-05-06). "Spike Lee Trashed This Filmmaker's NYU Short, Then Produced His First Netflix Feature". IndieWire. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ^ "Exclusive: Spike Lee protégé puts time-travel spin on Black Lives Matter in 'See You Yesterday' trailer". EW.com. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ^ "2020 Film Independent Spirit Award nominations announced: See the full list". EW.com. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ^ "Spirit Awards: 'See You Yesterday' Writers Thank Spike Lee for Best First Screenplay Win". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2020-02-10.
- ^ Lodderhose, Diana (May 10, 2022). "Sam Worthington, Jennifer Hudson, Milla Jovovich, Quvenzhané Wallis & Common Set for Stefon Bristol's Action-Thriller Breathe from Thunder Road & Capstone – Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 29, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
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