Director
Constance Marks
5 films
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.
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First watchBeing Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey20117.2Beloved by children of all ages around the world, Elmo is an international icon. Few people know his creator, Kevin Clash, who dreamed of working with his idol, master puppeteer Jim…View filmFilmography
5 films as director- 2023Grandpa Was an EmperorDirector
- 2011Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's JourneyDirector
- 1997Green ChimneysDirector
- 1993Let's Fall in Love: A Singles Weekend at the Concord HotelDirector
- 1983Return to AppalachiaDirector