Jem Cohen
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.
Acting
Crew
Movie
At Close Range
Assistant Property Master
1986
Movie
Matewan
Assistant Property Master
1987
Movie
Museum Hours
Director
2012
Movie
Instrument
Director
1999
Movie
Lucky Three: An Elliott Smith Portrait
Director
1997
Movie
Chain
Writer
2004
Movie
Counting
Sound Designer
2015
Movie
Benjamin Smoke
Director
2000
Movie
Lost Book Found
Director
1996
Movie
Amber City
Director
1999
Movie
Drink Deep
Director
1991
Movie
Just Hold Still
Director
1989