Hal Salwen
Encyclopedia
Hal Salwen is an American
independent filmmaker best known for writing and directing the critically acclaimed Denise Calls Up
(1996
), notable for being the only American film to win a prize that year at the Cannes Film Festival
.
Salwen's other films include His & Hers (1998
), starring Liev Schreiber
, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival
, and Duane Incarnate (2008
), which stars Kristen Johnston
. Other credits include the screenplay
s for the Showtime crime thrillers Deadly Surveillance and Probable Cause
.
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independent filmmaker best known for writing and directing the critically acclaimed Denise Calls Up
Denise Calls Up
Denise Calls Up is an American Independent film released by Sony Pictures Classics in 1996. Written and directed by Hal Salwen, it is a comedy.-Synopsis:...
(1996
1996 in film
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), notable for being the only American film to win a prize that year at the Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes International Film Festival , is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres including documentaries from around the world. Founded in 1946, it is among the world's most prestigious and publicized film festivals...
.
Salwen's other films include His & Hers (1998
1998 in film
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), starring Liev Schreiber
Liev Schreiber
Isaac Liev Schreiber , commonly known as Liev Schreiber, is an American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter. He became known during the late 1990s and early 2000s, having initially appeared in several independent films, and later mainstream Hollywood films, including the Scream trilogy of...
, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is a film festival that takes place annually in Utah, in the United States. It is the largest independent cinema festival in the United States. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, as well as at the Sundance Resort, the festival is a showcase for new...
, and Duane Incarnate (2008
2008 in film
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), which stars Kristen Johnston
Kristen Johnston
Kristen Johnston is an American stage, film, and television actress. She may be most famous for her role as Sally Solomon in the television series 3rd Rock from the Sun...
. Other credits include the screenplay
Screenplay
A screenplay or script is a written work that is made especially for a film or television program. Screenplays can be original works or adaptations from existing pieces of writing. In them, the movement, actions, expression, and dialogues of the characters are also narrated...
s for the Showtime crime thrillers Deadly Surveillance and Probable Cause
Probable cause
In United States criminal law, probable cause is the standard by which an officer or agent of the law has the grounds to make an arrest, to conduct a personal or property search, or to obtain a warrant for arrest, etc. when criminal charges are being considered. It is also used to refer to the...
.