Jem Cohen
Directing
Biography
Born in Afghanistan, Jem Cohen is an American experimental filmmaker and photographer, especially known for his observational portraits of urban landscapes, blending of media formats, and collaborations with musicians.
Cohen has worked extensively with musicians including Patti Smith, Fugazi, Terry Riley, R.E.M., Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Xylouris White, DJ Rupture, the Ex, Elliott Smith, Vic Chesnutt, Mary Margaret O’Hara, Matana Roberts, Jessica Moss, Jonathan Richman, T.Griffin/Catherine McRae, White Magic, and the Orpheus Orchestra with Gil Shaham, and has collaborated with writers Luc Sante and Sam Stephenson, and graphic artist Ben Katchor.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Jem Cohen
Filmography
Acting (1)
1989
4:44 (from her house home)as Narrator
Production & Directing (92)
2026
Little, Big, and FarDirector
8.0
2026
Little, Big, and FarWriter
8.0
2026
Little, Big, and FarProducer
8.0
2026
Little, Big, and FarDirector of Photography
8.0
2026
Little, Big, and FarEditor
8.0
2026
Little, Big, and FarSound
8.0
2025
2024
2024
June LeafDirector
2022
Or Nothing (The Double)Director
2022
Ballad of Philip GustonDirector
5.0
2019
Makeshift (for Mekas)Cinematography
6.0
2019
Makeshift (for Mekas)Editor
6.0
2019
Makeshift (for Mekas)Director
6.0
2018
Vox PopuliDirector
2018
NYC Weights and MeasuresDirector
2018
This ClimateDirector
2017
Birth of a NationDirector
2016
5.0
2016
Bury Me NotDirector
2016
Peter HuttonDirector
2016
On Essex RoadDirector
2015
CountingSound Designer
7.7
2015
CountingDirector
7.7
2015
CountingEditor
7.7
2015
CountingProducer
7.7
2015
CountingCinematography
7.7
2015
We Have an AnchorDirector
2014
The Film That Buys the CinemaDirector
2013
Helianthus Corner BluesDirector
2012
Museum HoursDirector
6.8
2012
Museum HoursDirector of Photography
6.8
2012
Museum HoursEditor
6.8
2012
Museum HoursSound Designer
6.8
2012
Museum HoursProducer
6.8
2012
Museum HoursWriter
6.8
2012
20 Little FilmsDirector
6.0
2011
2011
Real BirdsDirector
2010
Anne Truitt, WorkingDirector
5.0
2010
Crossing Paths with Luce VigoDirector
2009
Chinatown Film ProjectDirector
2009
2009
Le bled (Buildings in a Field)Director
2009
Night Scene New YorkDirector
2008
2008
2008
Evening's Civil Twilight in Empires of TinCinematography
2008
2008
Half The BattleDirector
10.0
2007
2007
Spirit (Smells Like Teen Spirit)Director
2006
Blessed are the Dreams of MenDirector
2006
Building a Broken MousetrapDirector
2004
ChainWriter
7.0
2004
ChainDirector
7.0
2004
ChainEditor
7.0
2004
ChainProducer
7.0
2004
ChainDirector of Photography
7.0
2003
5.0
2002
The Foxx and Little VicDirector
2001
Nice Evening, Transmission DownDirector
2001
Sonic Cinema: SparklehorseDirector
6.0
2000
Benjamin SmokeDirector
5.0
2000
Little FlagsDirector
8.0
1999
InstrumentDirector
6.9
1999
InstrumentDirector of Photography
6.9
1999
InstrumentEditor
6.9
1999
Amber CityDirector
6.4
1999
Blood Orange SkyDirector
8.0
1997
7.4
1997
Lucky Three: An Elliott Smith PortraitCamera Operator
7.4
1997
7.4
1997
7.4
1997
MuseumDirector
1996
Lost Book FoundDirector
6.6
1994
Buried in LightDirector
7.0
1992
Black Hole RadioDirector
10.0
1992
Black Hole RadioSound Editor
10.0
1992
Black Hole RadioEditor
10.0
1991
R.E.M. - This Film Is OnDirector
7.0
1991
Drink DeepDirector
6.8
1991
Sketches for Late City FinalDirector
1989
Just Hold StillDirector
6.0
1989
4:44 (from her house home)Director
1989
Light YearsDirector
1989
GluemanDirector
2.0
1987
MatewanAssistant Property Master
7.4
1987
This Is a History of New YorkDirector
6.3
1986
At Close RangeAssistant Property Master
6.8
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