Clayton Brown

Department of Radio/Television/Film

Clayton is a documentary and narrative filmmaker interested in exploring the hidden stories and compelling characters that emerge when people pursue their passions. He is a co-founder of 137 Films, a non-profit documentary production company focusing on stories found in the world of science.

Education

MFA	Northwestern University
MA	English, University of Missouri
BA	William Jewell College

Awards and Honors

Northwestern: Presidential Fellowship, Marshall Filmmaker’s Award

Chicago Independent Feature Project Production Fund winner

Official Selection, Los Angeles International Short Film Festival: The Shadow and the Sound

Official Selection, Occularis Film Festival (New York): The Shadow and the Sound

Finalist, IFP Market (New York) Short Film Award: I Will if You Will

Microsoft Showcase commission: Relax

Official Selection, Los Angeles International Short Film Festival: Galileo’s Grave

Official selection, IFP Market (New York): The Atom Smashers

Recent Grants and Funding

National Endowment for the Humanities

Illinois Arts Council

Illinois Humanities Council

City Arts Grant (Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs)

Community Arts Assistance Program Grant

Courses

Lighting and Cinematography I
Production II – The Moving Image
Advanced Lighting and Cinematography
HD Cinematography
Sound Production
Special Topics in Sound Design
Editing
Directing
Documentary History and Criticism

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