Darby and the Dead
2022
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Silas Howard is an American film and television director, writer, and actor. His first feature film By Hook or by Crook (2001) co-directed with Harry Dodge is a seminal trans masc feature. Howard earned an MFA in directing at UCLA and is a 2015 Guggenheim Fellow.
Director: Dickinson. Silas Howard is an award-winning feature film, documentary film, music video, web series and television director and writer, with a longtime focus in telling honest, boundary-shattering narratives filled with groundbreaking characters.
- January 1, 1
- 2 min
- Rutland, Vermont, USA
Jun 30, 2017 · Learn how Silas Howard became one of the most influential trans directors working today, from his queer punk roots to his groundbreaking film \"By Hook or By Crook\" to his episodes of \"Transparent\". Read his interview with IndieWire and see his photos.
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Jun 20, 2018 · Today, he is a director on FX’s Pose, Ryan Murphy’s new series about New York City’s iconic ‘80s ballroom scene. The show centers trans people, especially Black trans women and trans women of color — and with trans people working behind the camera, too, its dedication to authentic representation resonates in every frame.
Silas Howard is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker who creates honest and groundbreaking narratives for TV and film. He is known for his work on Pose, Dickinson, Transparent, and his feature film Darby And The Dead.
Jul 16, 2020 · By Janelle Faignant Arts Correspondent. Jul 16, 2020. Silas Howard, who grew up in the Rutland area and Burlington, has moved on to become a successful film and TV director. Photo by Shervin Lainez. He was born a she.
Dec 5, 2022 · Published Dec 5, 2022. Director Silas Howard chats about the decision to break the fourth wall and the meaning behind Darby's ultimate epiphany in Hulu's new comedy. WARNING: This article contains spoilers for the movie Darby and the Dead. Starring Riele Downs and Auli'i Cravalho, Darby and the Dead is now available to stream on Hulu.
