John "Jack" Swanstrom (1961/2 â€" March 4, 2015) was an American
educator and film director. He has a Master of Fine Arts in directing
from the AFI Conservatory and a Master of Arts in Theatre from
Humboldt State University.During the Gulf War, he served with Team 45,
Detachment 1 of the 354th Civil Affairs Brigade. He was awarded the
Army Commendation Medal for service during Operation Desert Shield and
the Bronze Star Medal for Operation Desert Storm.Swanstrom was an
assistant professor of film and design in the College of Architecture,
Art and Design (CAAD) in the American University of Sharjah from 2002
until his death in 2015.His films have screened at over 130 film
festivals worldwide, including the 60th, 64th, 65th, and 66th annual
Cannes Film Festival.
educator and film director. He has a Master of Fine Arts in directing
from the AFI Conservatory and a Master of Arts in Theatre from
Humboldt State University.During the Gulf War, he served with Team 45,
Detachment 1 of the 354th Civil Affairs Brigade. He was awarded the
Army Commendation Medal for service during Operation Desert Shield and
the Bronze Star Medal for Operation Desert Storm.Swanstrom was an
assistant professor of film and design in the College of Architecture,
Art and Design (CAAD) in the American University of Sharjah from 2002
until his death in 2015.His films have screened at over 130 film
festivals worldwide, including the 60th, 64th, 65th, and 66th annual
Cannes Film Festival.
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