Spencer Susser

Spencer Susser (born 1977) is an American film director, screenwriter and producer.[1]

Susser is the only American member of the Australian filmmaking collective Blue-Tongue Films.[2] His short film I Love Sarah Jane, featuring Mia Wasikowska, won Best Narrative Short at the 2008 Nashville Film Festival,[3] the Reel Frontier Merit Award at the Arizona International Film Festival, and the Canal+ Award at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival. Susser co-wrote the project with David Michôd. In February 2011, it was reported that Susser is developing a feature-length film based on the short.[2]

His feature film debut Hesher stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Natalie Portman.[1] It appeared at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival and was released in the United States on May 13, 2011.

Susser co-directed the music video for Lana Del Rey's song "Summertime Sadness" with Kyle Newman.[4]

References
  1. "Interview: Spencer Susser Talks The Birth of 'Hesher,' Accidentally Getting Into Sundance". indieWire. May 11, 2011. Archived from the original on May 11, 2011. Retrieved May 11, 2011.
  2. "Blue-Tongue Aussies reach the Oscars". Associated Press. theage.com.au. February 22, 2011. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
  3. Top awards announced for the Nashville Film Festival
  4. Official music video for Summertime Sadness on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVjsGKrE6E8


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