Constance Marks
Directing
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.
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
Behind the camera6
- 2023Grandpa Was an Emperor Director, Producer
- 2011Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey Producer, Director
- 1997Green Chimneys Director, Producer
- 1996Queens of the Big Time Executive Producer
- 1993Let's Fall in Love: A Singles Weekend at the Concord Hotel Director, Producer
- 1983Return to Appalachia Producer, Director