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John Pierson (born April 10, 1954) is an American independent filmmaker. He is best known for helping to produce the first works by filmmakers Spike Lee , Richard Linklater , Michael Moore , and Kevin Smith , which he wrote about in his 1995 book Spike, Mike, Slackers, & Dykes (reissued in 2004 as Spike, Mike Reloaded ).
Mar 3, 2023 · Texas Film Awards honorees and indie cinema's fairy godparents Janet and John Pierson look back on 40 years at the movies ... paid for our son," Janet smiles. But by 1991, John had tired of NYC ...
PIERSON31_049_OHARA.CR2 John Pierson ( glasses) Dad, Janet Pierson, MOM. Georgia 16, daughter and Wyatt 13, son. Steve James, Director ( no glasses and short sleev shirt John Pierson is an indie ...
Jan 31, 2023 · John Pierson has played a vital role in the recent history of American independent film. Starting in distribution and exhibition, he became the quintessential producer’s rep, helping a series of exceptional filmmakers launch their careers. He has now written a remarkable book — Spike, Mike, Slackers
Mar 21, 2005 · On the first day of the SXSW Film Festival and Conference earlier this month, John and Janet Pierson welcomed a few friends to their new home in Austin, TX. The afternoon gathering has become a ...
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Dec 6, 2016 · After writing one of the key books on independent film, 1996’s Spike, Mike, Slackers & Dykes: A Guided Tour Across a Decade of American Independent Cinema, Pierson channeled his knack for storytelling into the magazine-format television program Split Screen, which he created, wrote, and hosted over the course of its sixty-episode run.
Dec 9, 2016 · Anyone who knows independent film history also knows “Spike, Mike, Slackers and Dykes,” a memoir by seminal producer’s rep John Pierson of his role in launching the careers of filmmakers ...
