Constance Marks

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Constance Marks is an award-winning independent documentary filmmaker. She is the founder and president of Constance Marks Productions, Inc., a documentary production company based in New York City. Marks began her filmmaking career over 35 years ago as an assistant editor for the renowned Cinema Verite pioneers, David and Albert Maysles. Marks’ critically acclaimed films have been shown theatrically, broadcast widely, and garnered numerous awards.

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Her productions include: Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey which won the Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival and has been exhibited worldwide to critical acclaim, and Green Chimneys— a full-length documentary feature film which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and aired on HBO. Marks has produced numerous films focusing on important social issues including homelessness, the elderly, experimental charter schools, teen pregnancy and substance abuse recovery residences.

Known for

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Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

2011 · Director

9.5

Green Chimneys

1997 · Director

Grandpa Was an Emperor

2023 · Director

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Grandpa Was an Emperor

2023 · Director

7.2

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

2011 · Director

9.5

Green Chimneys

1997 · Director

Let's Fall in Love: A Singles Weekend at the Concord Hotel

1993 · Director

Return to Appalachia

1983 · Director